Organization:
National Center for Children and Families
Since 1995, FILP has prepared male and female youth, ages 16-20 in foster care and juvenile services, to live on their own as productive members of the community. Youth who have been removed from their families are referred to FILP because they are in need of structure, guidance, and support to be successful as they transition out of the child welfare system as young adults. Program participants live in 2-bedroom apartments located in Rockville, Maryland, with access to shopping, public transport, jobs and vocational/educational resources. FILP provides housing, life-skills training, job training/placement resources, counseling and other supportive services which give youth the opportunity to: 1) improve emotional stability; 2) achieve academically; 3) obtain viable and gainful employment; 4) become self-sufficient; and 5) develop healthy family and community relationships. Youth create trustworthy adult relationships and learn how to effectively manage their money, purchase food, prepare meals, maintain an apartment, and meet their recreational, physical and social needs in a positive manner.
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