Learn more about the Achieving Independence Center

May 16, 2012 • vyh_rute • Comments Off
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Managed by Valley Youth House, the Achieving Independence Center (AIC) is a unique resource for young adults transitioning from the foster care system to independent adulthood.  The Center provides co-located access to many of the supports and services our youth need to make this transition Hear some of our alumni and current members discuss their [...]

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Foster a youth’s independence; Become an Earn & Learn worksite!

May 10, 2012 • nsonsini • Comments Off

It’s an exciting time of year at the Achieving Independence Center as we gear up for another summer of hot job opportunities and one-of-a-kind internships. In conjunction with the Philadelphia Youth Network, the AIC is set to roll out its annual Earn & Learn program, a six-week summer work course that combines professional development with on-the-job work [...]

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MLK Day Writing Contest Winner!!

January 20, 2012 • Allison • Comments Off

Exciting news!! We received a call from Adrienne Whaley, Museum Educator at the African American Museum of Philadelphia, informing us that one of our members, Darrell Jones, is one of 3 first prize winners of the writing contest!

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Valley Youth House - Greater Philadelphia

has helped over 2,500 young adults to succeed in their transition from adolescence to adulthood in the past six years.  Our dedicated staff members assist  homeless youth to find apartments, sign leases and develop self-sufficiency skills to maintain permanent housing on their own.  Over 400 young adults moved into their own apartments since the residential programs started in 2005.  Additionally, the Achieving Independence Center, which is managed by Valley Youth House, provides independent living services to approximately 1400 young people each year. 

We have accomplished this by 
  • Creating unique programming that meets the needs of young people,
  • Developing an alumni group and managing a Youth Advisory Board to gain valuable customer feedback,
  • Partnered with multiple agencies, systems and businesses in an effort to maximize our resources, and
  • Dedicating ourselves to excellence.