Independent Living Program

Conferences and Workshops

Teen Conference

The Teen Conference is a four-day event held every summer to give youth an opportunity to experience and gain knowledge of independent living skills. During the conference, youth stay in a dorm to get a feel for what college might be like.

Activities include hands-on skills, completing applications and job interviews, inspirational speakers, workshops and social events.

Workshops

Workshops are held twice a year across the state to provide teens with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for successful independent living. The one-day workshops are open to teens age 15 to 18. Pre-registration is required.

Topics include:

• health and sexuality,
• drug and alcohol issues,
• interpersonal and relationship skills,
• employability skills,
• housing and transportation,
• social skills training,
• emancipation and birth family issues,
• medical help,
• wellness,
• food management,
• money management and career planning.

For more information on workshops, please contact your nearest Community Resource Person.