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Application for Services Details

Youth Empowerment Success Services Inc. (YESS) Independent Living Program provides a Scattered-Site Apartment model for youth aging out of foster care. The YESS Independent programs provides community based apartment living in various locations in the metro-Atlanta area. Program Criteria:


  • Must be at least 18 - 21 and have elected to participate in DFCS Extended Youth Support Services.
  • Enrolled in secondary school or have a plan to complete high school or obtain a GED
  • Enrolled or have a plan to pursue post-secondary education or career track
  • Employed or have the ability to obtain employment within 30 days of program entry
  • Ability to live in an independent semi-supervised setting
  • Willingness to adhere to program expectations and guidelines
  • All youth in the program must maintain continuous employment (15-20 hours per week minimum).
  • Willingness to follow program rules, regulation, and curfew.