South Carolina Independent Living Program
About this resource
South Carolina’s Independent Living Services, funded through the Chafee Program, help youth and young adults who have experienced foster care prepare for adulthood. Services include support with education, employment, housing, transportation, and life skills. You may be able to get help with things like college application fees, tutoring, job training, driver’s ed, rental deposits, and more.
To apply, talk with your DSS case manager about what you need. They will help complete the required form and submit your request. Be sure to check out the Pathways to Success Chafee and ETV Program Booklet for a full list of available services.
Email: [email protected]
Who can use this resource (eligibility)?
You may qualify for Chafee-funded services if you are:
- Age 14 to 21 and currently in foster care
- A former foster youth who was in care at age 14 or older and left due to reunification
- A former foster youth who aged out at age 18
- Adopted, placed in guardianship, or in kinship care on or after your 16th birthday