Life Skills is a voluntary program designed to foster independence with dignity for all participants.  With the help of a Caseworker, families establish and reach their goals of self-sufficiency through a personal plan for success.  Although it is not a requirement to be enrolled in school or be employed to apply for services, prospective participants must be willing to work with a Caseworker and have a desire to become self-sufficient.

The program includes referrals for:  career exploration, education, on-the-job training, housing and other government programs.  The program also includes monthly group education/support meetings and monthly visits in the office and home to monitor progress towards goals and address barriers to self-sufficiency.  When participants have achieved self-sufficiency—and no longer need assistance to pay for their housing or living expenses--they have successfully completed the program.

Program participants

• must be at least 18 years old
• must be US citizens or have eligible immigration status
• can be single or married with or without children
• must reside in Lafayette or West Lafayette
• have goals that include work, school, or on-the-job training throughout their contract period

If you have questions or are interested in learning more about Life Skills, you can call 423-5361 or email info@fsilafayette.org

All prospective participants must attend a Life Skills Information Session meeting which lasts about 1 ½ hours.  

• June 4th at 10:30am
• July 2nd at 5:30pm
• August 6th at 10:30am
• September 3rd at 5:30pm
• October 1st at 10:30am
• November 5th at 5:30pm
• December 3rd at 10:30am

Life Skills brochure (click here)