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Independent Living Program

Housing

Housing is recognized as a critical component of the transition from foster care to independent living. The Department of Social Services' Division of Child Protection Services continues to provide financial support to youth who have been in the care of the Department in these three programs: Stepping Stones, Volunteers of America-Dakotas and McCrossan Boys Ranch.

Stepping Stones

• Operated by Lutheran Social Services in Rapid City, S.D. 

Volunteers of America - Dakotas

• Operated by Volunteers of America - Dakotas in Sioux Falls, SD.

McCrossan Boys Ranch

• Operated by McCrossan Boys Ranch in Sioux Falls, SD.

All three programs provide:

• Pre/post assessment of Independent Living skills and confidence.
• Youth develop their own case plans.
• Full case management services.
• Assistance in accessing appropriate community resources .
• Finding employment, housing, and other resources.
• Career exploration and community service opportunities.
• Three to six months of hands-on experience in running with running a household, paying bills, and using transportation.
• Cooking, laundry, money management.
• Supervision from staff.
• Life skills education.
• Safe and affordable housing.
• Rent resources.