Our Program
Supervised Independent Living for Young Adults in Texas Extended Foster Care
Our SIL program provides safe apartment-style housing, individualized transition plans, and structured support for young adults ages 18–22 who are ready to take the next step toward independence.
What Is the SIL Program?
Our Supervised Independent Living (SIL) Program is designed for young adults participating in Texas Extended Foster Care who are ready to take the next step toward independence while continuing to receive structured support.
Our apartment-style housing allows residents to live in a safe, supportive environment while developing the skills necessary for long-term success.
Each participant receives an individualized transition plan focused on education, employment, financial stability, healthy relationships, and permanent connections.
Program Goals
Our program is designed to help young adults:
- Maintain safe and stable housing
- Obtain employment
- Complete high school or pursue higher education
- Learn budgeting and financial management
- Develop healthy life skills
- Build positive support systems
- Successfully transition to independent adulthood
How the Program Works
Safe Apartment-Style Housing
Residents live in private, apartment-style units in safe neighborhoods — a real home environment that builds confidence and personal responsibility while maintaining appropriate supervision and accountability.
Individualized Transition Plans
Every participant receives a personalized transition plan tailored to their unique goals, strengths, and needs — covering education, employment, financial stability, healthy relationships, and permanent connections.
Life Skills Coaching
Hands-on coaching in budgeting, meal planning, grocery shopping, cleaning, laundry, time management, transportation, conflict resolution, and communication.
Employment & Career Support
Resume development, job searches, interview preparation, workplace readiness, and career exploration to help residents achieve financial independence.
Education Assistance
Support with high school completion, college enrollment, vocational training, FAFSA assistance, and scholarship resources to open doors to the future.
Community Connections
We help residents connect with medical providers, mental health services, community resources, mentors, and support networks for lasting stability.
Who Is Eligible?
Young adults ages 18–22 participating in Texas Extended Foster Care who meet program eligibility requirements are welcome to apply. Referrals are accepted from DFPS, SSCCs, and other authorized child welfare partners.
- Ages 18–22
- Participating in Texas Extended Foster Care
- Referred by DFPS, SSCC, or authorized child welfare partner
- Ready to engage in structured support and transition planning
Ready to Make a Referral?
Our staff will review referrals promptly and communicate next steps as quickly as possible.