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The Independent Living Program Training Apartment (ILPTA) provides residential programming for up to four young men. The program uses an individualized and experiential approach in working with youth to achieve successful transition into adulthood.
The program provides an opportunity for young men to live in an environment designed to simulate interdependent living, while assisting them to develop a productive attitude of independence, strengthen their inner resources, demonstrate life management skills, and develop responsible decision making skills and competencies in independent living.
Time spent in the ILPTA prepares youth to engage in positive relationships and to pursue further education or success in a career. Specific skills that are taught and encouraged include time and money management, employment/vocation, education, social and personal skills, household management, health and leisure, legal and consumer skills, and making the most of community resources.
Primary Funding Source: Office of Youth Services
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SERVICES
Comprehensive assessments
Individualized Service Plan development
Goal setting and personal planning activities
Individual and group counseling
Family and foster family support
Outreach activities
Advocacy, information and referrals
Cognitive restructuring
Relapse prevention planning
Independent living skill groups
POPULATION
Youth 17-19 years of age
Youth transitioning out of the Hawaii Youth Correctional Facility
Youth who have been in foster care or other out-of-home placements, who voluntarily agree to placement
ADMISSION CRITERIA
Presently in or requiring out-of-home placement
Identifies independent living as a goal
Must not have significant chronic drug/alcohol abuse, violent behavior, or be in psychiatric crisis
Able to live in the community with minimal supervision
Has ability to manage day-to-day living and self-care skills
Has ability and motivation to complete employment component of program
Willing and able to participate in all program activities
YOUTH RESPONSIBILITIES
Obtain and maintain employment
Participate in the development of an individualized Service Plan
Develop personal goals
Educational component
Participate in program activities
Make progress toward skills and personal goal attainment
Pay monthly program fees
Purchase own groceries and cook own meals
DISCHARGE CRITERIA
Youth achieves goals/program
Youth runs away or terminates services
Youth ages out or is otherwise ineligible for services
Placement agency removes youth from the program
Youth is discharged due to serious rule violations
Youth needs a higher level of care
CONTACT
Residential Services
615 Piikoi Street, Suite 203
Honolulu, HI 96814-3139
Tel: 808 589-1829 x 200
Fax: 808 945-9007
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