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November 16 @ 9:37 pm
Join us for this training from the incredible team at Public Counsel. They will walk you through the housing programs for youth in care, including:
- Independent Living Program (ILP)
- Supervised Independent Living Placement (SILP)
- Transitional Housing Programs (THP, THP-NMD, THP-Plus, THPP-NMD)
- Transitional Age Youth (TAY) Programs
- Emergency Housing & Shelters
- Kinship, Host-Family, and Mentoring-Based Arrangements
- LAHSA Transitional Youth Housing Resources
You’ll learn about the strengths and challenges of each option, the key professionals involved, and how to advocate effectively when housing doesn’t meet a youth’s needs. We’ll also cover:
- Common reasons for housing denials or terminations
- How SILP readiness assessments work
- What to do if your youth is placed on a waitlist
- How to support youth in appealing decisions, requesting extensions, or challenging inappropriate placements