Independent Living

This project is intended to support young people who have participated in RICF's A Family for me fostering project or in our Family reunification project, as they approach the age of 18.

Wherever possible, young people are encouraged to continue living as part of their biological or substitute family while they further their education or pursue their chosen career path. However, they will be assisted in the transition towards financial independence with an individually tailored package of support. This is particularly important where the young person has been in a foster placement and the formal placement and financial support is due to come to an end.

RICF will offer mentoring, financial and educational support, with regular contact with RICF's social workers. The young person will learn to manage his own budget, and how to cook, clean and carry out other domestic chores. Generally the package of support will be offered for a year, or longer if the young person plans to continue their formal education.