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Paying Rent & Setting Up Your Own Place:
Finding a place of your own is exciting. And expensive. Even if you can handle the monthly rent, moving is filled with all kinds of hidden costs. Apartment managers want a security deposit. Utilities companies charge hook up fees. You may have to rent a truck. It all adds up. And up. To help you get started, Rental Assistance from the Youth Development Services can assist you cover the costs.
It is important to remember though, that Rental Assistance is for a youth who is
responsible and can take care of him/herself.
You can use the money to rent your own apartment, share a house, live in a dorm, or pay room rental to former foster parents and relative caregivers, for up to a 6-month period.
Rental Assistance will also help you cover utility deposits, moving expenses, food, and other basic household set-up costs.
Who is Eligible:
- You must be an emancipated ILP eligible youth, 18 to 21 years old.
- You must be in school, working, or planning to be in school or working soon.
- Click here
for more detailed eligibility information.
How to Apply for Service:
- Discuss your situation with a Probation or DCFS
Transition Coordinator.
- Submit a letter that says why you need assistance. Mention things like: Are you going to achool? Are you working? Basically, put in the letter why you need help!
- Provide documents that show your housing costs (school housing papers, rental agreements, etc.). Each case is different, so ask your transition coordinator about the documents you need to provide for your situation.
- Be prepared to provide a copy of a signed lease or rental agreement with whomever you're renting from and information on your rent, deposits, and move-in and set-up expenses.
Forms Needed:
- Letter requesting assistance
- Ask your coordinator what forms you need to turn in
For More Information Contact:
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