Independent Living

A safe haven.

The Nicholasville Independent Living Program is housed in Lexington and focuses on helping young adults, male and female, 17-20 to develop necessary life skills for transitioning from dependence to independence. The program provides independent living services to youth that have children as well. The program serves young adults who are currently under commitment to the Department of Community Based Services and the Department of Juvenile Justice.

These young adults need structure which allows them to become self-sufficient. We assist young people in finishing their education including college or trade school, assist them in finding part time employment, educate them on the basic skills needed to live on one's own (budgeting, balancing a checkbook, cooking, shopping, parenting skills, relationship skills, etc.).The young adults reside in one of two locations: an eight-plex or scattered site apartments located in Fayette County. All Independent Living residents receive case management services, life skills development, group and individual counseling as needed.