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Written in concise, non-technical language, this book offers impressive coverage of independent living program issues: planning, funding, resource development, evaluation and follow-up are carefully detailed for both public and private sectors of child welfare.

Nancy Carter and Bill Griffin have revised this classic text for use in the 21st Century - Chafee era!!!

Offers the staff of established programs advice on how to enhance programming and expand into new areas. Advises those contemplating the development of new programs on immediate activities and long-range plans. Realities of limited funding, unmotivated staffs and youths, legal and policy barriers, and private sector support are factually presented along with methods for overcoming these barriers.

Over 225 pages with 19 detailed sections and Appendices:

Introduction/Overview
Program Incentives
Jobs/Vocational Program
Elements of a Comprehensive Plan
Staff Specialization
Planning a Project Approach
Housing
Education/Vocational Preparation
Advisory Boards
General Themes
Independent Living Case Plan
Mini or Seed Grants
Information/Public Relations Materials
Volunteers/Mentors
Follow-up After Transition/Post-Discharge
Services
Overall AILP Training

Best Use: A must for all independent living program coordinators and others interested in learning about independent living.

*NEW* - Now Program Strategies is available in Electronic Format (Electronic Purchases are a Separate Transaction From Other Items in Your Shopping Cart)

This resource book is also available in the ILR Best Seller’s Package and the Program Coordinator’s Package