Healing Springs (ILP)
Independent Living Program
18–30 years old
Healing Springs Independent Living Program (ILP) is a comprehensive Christ-centered services program for young women ages 18–30 years old in need of support transitioning into adulthood.
Our mission is to provide young women ages 18–30 years old with safe and affordable housing, life skills, therapy and biblical instruction so that they can achieve independence and fulfill their God-given destiny.
Suzanne Tobey, LMSW
Clinical Director
tobeys@wellofwaterford.org
Emily Bidinger, LLMSW
Therapist
bidingere@wellofwaterford.org
23,000
children age out of foster care every year
40%
of former foster youth experience homelessness by the age of 21
25%
of former foster children are dealing with PTSD
3%
of former foster youth get a four-year college degree, despite 70% voicing a desire to do so
Residents in our programs must be enrolled in school — high school, college, a GED program, a vocational/certificate program, etc. — and making progress toward their educational goals.
Other criteria for admission include:
- Aging out or aged out of foster care, need of support or at-risk of homelessness
- 18–30 years old
- Willing to receive Biblical instruction
- Willing to attend therapy
- Live in a drug-free home
- Demonstrate the capacity to live independently
- Job ready or currently employed
Healing Springs receives client referrals from foster care case management agencies, churches, community organizations and individuals.
Young women can stay at Healing Springs based on their individual needs. Once they leave our independent living program, they can continue to receive support and services at The Well.
Our intake process takes approximately one month from the first interview to move-in.
We are grateful for our partnership with Mission 1:17 whose generous contributions and resources will bring hope and care to those whom Healing Springs serves.
Apply
Fill out the form below to apply for residence at Healing Springs: