Employment for Independent Living
Benefits to you:
Employment for Independent Living offers tools to help you gain employment and start making money by assisting you to:
- develop job-seeking skills
- gain employment
- develop an employment history
- learn regular work habits
- get basic skills needed to succeed
- in the workplace
- remain employed
You are eligible if you:
Are 16 to 20 years old and currently participate in or are a former recipient of Foster care services.
You may also earn up to $600 for successful completion of the program.
To get more information or for referral contact:
Toll Free 866-720-3605 or 304-558-6067 or by e-mail at Chafee@hsc.wvu.edu.
This initiative is a collaboration between the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources Bureau for Children and Families, the Center for Excellence in Disabilities and Human Recources Development Foundation, Inc.

