servicesINDEPENDENT YOUTH HOUSING PROGRAM (IYHP)
This program helps young adults access safe and affordable housing by helping them find and secure their own lease through various housing options such as an apartment, shared living, or room rentals. The program provides intensive case management and financial assistance, with the goal of preparing young adults who are either alumni or current foster care youth to become independent and self-sufficient.
Eligibility for this program is the same as that shown below for the SETuP program.
SUPPLEMENTAL EDUCATION TRANSITION PLANNING (SETuP) PROGRAM
This SETuP program helps guide foster youth and unaccompanied homeless youth in their journey through high school or GED completion and provides a smooth transition to college or vocational training. A qualified case manager works one-on-one with each student, coaching them throughout the process.
Enrollment in this program allows participants to identify post-secondary goals, stay on-track with their current educational plan, and link to other resources to aid in their current and future educational successes. The program also provides information on scholarships and grants available to foster youth who want to pursue post-secondary educational opportunities.
A student is eligible if they are:
- In foster care in Washington State or experiencing unaccompanied homelessness
- Between the ages of 13-21
- Enrolled in high school or a recognized GED program
For more information, check out the Washington Student Achievement Council website at:
https://wsac.wa.gov/setup