Independent Living Options
Independent Living at MYS (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.
ILO Services
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 MYS at 954 W. Washington Blvd., Suite 4 East, Chicago, IL 60607. The phone number is (312) 733-8810. 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
Youth Served
The Independent Living Options Program support the efforts of young men and women, parenting and non-parenting, aged 19.5 – 21, under the guardianship of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, as they transition from foster care or group home settings to true independence. The overall goal of the ILO Program is to provide these youth with the life skills necessary to live full, complete lives, supported by self-sustaining employment.
Contact the ILO Program Director 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