Supervised Independent Living Program - Homespace Corp

1030 Ellicott Street Buffalo, NY 14209 www.homespacecorp.org
Genevieve Gibson, Director of Services
716-881-4600 x205

Fax
716-881-4604

Primary Services
Supervised Living for Older Youth

Description
12 supervised, supportive apartments for parenting youth in the foster care system. Allows youth to voluntarily remain in the foster care system so that they can continue to pursue goals related to education and independent living. Supportive services available to residents include parenting skills training, mentoring program, life skills training, case management, and linkage to counseling, education, and vocational services. Facility includes a children's activity center, administrative offices, laundry facility, multipurpose room, and storage room, with administrative staff or child care worker available at the front desk at all times.

Hours
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Eligibility
Parenting youth ages 18-21 years old in the foster care system.

Service Area: Erie County.

Intake Process
Contact Genevieve Gibson, Director of Services, at 716-881-4600 ext. 205.

Program Fees
Youth's residency is paid for through the Erie County Department of Social Services.

Handicap Accessible?
Yes

Accessibility
Call for accessibility.

Date of Official Change
Mar 10, 2021

Contacts
Julie Cornell
Administrative Coordinator
julie.cornell@dfa.state.ny.us
716-881-4600 x204