Independent Living Options
Independent Living Options (ILO) is a program devoted to preparing young male and female adults that have lived most of their lives in foster care, to become productive members of the community, by leading self-sufficient lives independent of “State” support.
A team approach is utilized. Every young adult in ILO is assigned a Case Manager, trained and certified, to provide the most effective and efficient services. Each youth receives an individualized assessment and treatment plan. This plan is uniquely tailored to propel them toward their independence and to achieve their permanency goals of independence.
Hours of Operation
The youth in this program resides in scattered housing throughout the Chicagoland area. The Independent Living Option Program operates out of the corporate offices of MYSI at 3001 W. 111th Street, Chicago, IL 60655. The phone number is (773) 840-4600. Program staff can be reached during customary business hours Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The Case Manager Supervisor is on-call 24-7.
A map can be found here
Contact the ILO Program Supervisor here
Additional Services
- Life Skills Training
- Socialization Skills
- Problem Solving
- Health & Nutrition
- Sex Education
- Individual Counseling
- Pregnancy Services Referrals
- Spirituality
- Education/Vocational Coordination
- Career Counseling
- Substance Abuse evaluation/referrals
- Domestic Violence prevention/referrals
- Household Management
- Nurse visits