About Us
Independent Living Academy’s mission is to provide transitional development and comprehensive support and instruction for those transitioning into adulthood and independence.
Our Mission
Independent Living Academy is dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth, adults and families during difficult life transitions by providing comprehensive research based courses and resources.
Our goals are to provide high quality and culturally competent services that build on strengths and empower and support the people we serve so that they are living self-sufficient and productive lives.
About Us
We are here to increase your knowledge with experience
Independent Living Academy is focused on teaching life skills to youth and transitioning adults
to help them develop the necessary skills to become self-sufficient adults. We focus on the
original Casey Life Skills Curriculum which includes many skill areas not limited to the following
topics.
- Daily Living
- Money Management
- Parenting Skills
- Self-Care (including mental health)
- Housing
- Education Planning
- Job Seeking & Maintenance
- Transportation
- Career Planning
- Social Relationships
We want you to start slow with daily life decisions. These skills start with planning, focus, selfcontrol,
awareness, and flexibility. We all need a set of core life skills (or, adult capabilities) to
manage work, family, and relationships successfully.
Why Independent Living Academy?
Youth and transitioning adults will develop necessary life tools through courses, coaching, and
guidance provided through ILA. The platforms goal is to develop daily life skills, financial
literacy, education and career development, leadership skills, and build positive self-esteem
that will enable individuals to make the transition into independence. ILA is ideal for both
young adults and transitioning adults who are responsible, goal-oriented, self-motivated and
determined to create their own pathway to success.
Who We Help?
We are here for youth transitioning into adulthood from foster care and those transitioning to college or out on their own. We also service transitioning adults leaving rehabilitation facilities who require similar life skill training.
Our Goal
We strive to be the premier community based individual living skills training program, providing all the necessary resources in one place. This platform is here to help both the student and provide resources for providers when a youth or transitioning adult requires more one on one guidance.