Chafee/ETV Program Staff

Please email us at IndependentLiving@dss.sc.gov 

How is SCDSS supporting our transitioning youth?

We will be able to partner with young people utilizing an Adolescent Teaming Approach where young people are centered and supported by staff and partners as they prepare for their transition to adulthood. Adolescent Teaming Approach is utilizing an individualized approach to focus on improving a young person’s successful transition into adulthood. We will be taking a deliberate teaming approach so there’s no breakdown in support for each young adult we partner with.  This approach focuses on alignment, partnership, and integrated support for transition age youth. Nurturing the strengths and abilities of young people and partnering them with relationships, opportunities, and support in their communities so they can reach their full potential.