Independent Living Apartment Program for Foster Youth in Harrisonburg, VA
Braley & Thompson provides a professionally designed independent living apartment program for foster care youth from ages 17 – 21. Our Harrisonburg program offers a safe, secure living environment augmented with a variety of educational support programs and staff input.
We strive to assist participants with developing necessary life skills, pursuing educational opportunities, and gaining access to employment assistance. Case management service is provided to further assist our tenants with securing any additional supports that may be required for a successful transition to independent living.
Community Independent Living Program in Harrisonburg, VA
Braley & Thompson’s independent living program serves youth in the Harrisonburg area. While living in their own family homes, apartments or housing situations, youth are able to participate in our community independent living program. This supportive framework provides youth with the skills and tools necessary to successfully achieve their independent living goals and integrate into the community.
Our staff members advise youth on subjects including budgeting, life skills training, education and employment. Training is personalized to meet the needs of each client and 24/7 staff access is available.
In addition, we offer an abbreviated independent living curriculum course that is completed in ten weeks. Our curriculum course covers the basics of independent living and includes hands-on experience and personalized guidance from a professional life skills trainer to meet the specific needs of each client.
Independent Living Apartment Program for Foster Youth in Roanoke, VA
Braley & Thompson offers this program for foster care youth ages 17 – 21. This program offered in the Roanoke area provides a safe, secure environment and a variety of valuable supports to help participants develop life skills, pursue educational opportunities and secure employment assistance.
Comprehensive case management service is included and the program is tailored to meet the specific needs of each program participant to provide the education and tools necessary to thrive on his or her own.
Community Independent Living Program in Roanoke, VA
This intensive and transitional community independent living program is offered to youth in the Roanoke area. Youth living in their own family homes, apartments or housing situations are invited to participate in this program which is designed to provide the tools necessary to successfully integrate into the community.
Education and guidance are provided on subjects including money management, life skills training, education and employment. Training is offered on a one-on-one basis and 24/7 staff access is available.
We also offer a ten-week independent living curriculum course to go over the basics of independent living. This independent living curriculum includes an individualized learning plan, hands-on experience and personalized guidance from a professional independent living trainer.
To learn more about our Independent Living Programs, please contact
Heather Schrader, Treatment Foster Care Director
(434) 832-1326