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Crib Sheet Scott gives basic tips on finding an apartment. [read more] |
| Mountain Climbing For Beginners Maya moves into her own apartment after leaving foster care, and is overwhelmed by the prospect of living on her own, financially and emotionally. But she budgets her money, learns to make ends meet, and grows up quickly. [read more] |
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On the Road to Nowhere Jasmenda doesn't have a model roommate in her SILP (Supervised Independent Living Program) apartment. Instead of preparing for aging out, the roommate parties and fails to get with the program. Part of Jasmenda blames the roommate; another part of her feels the system could have provided more help. [read more] |
| At Long Last: My Own Place! Angi, tired of living in group and foster homes, finally moves into a supervised apartment program where her agency pays the rent and utilities. She loves the freedom, but doesn't abuse it. She shops, cooks for herself, attends independent living meetings, and learns how to live on her own. [read more] |
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