Independent Youth Housing Program (IYHP)

Young People Walking Down the Street, Foster youth services, YWCA of Clark County

The Independent Youth Housing Program provides rental assistance, related housing costs, and case management to young adults, ages 18-24, who have been in foster care.

About IYHP

Program goals

  • To ensure that all youth aging out of the foster care system in Washington state have access to a SAFE and AFFORDABLE place to live so that they will not experience homelessness

  • To help prepare foster youth to become independent and self- sufficient so that over time they be successful

Eligibility

Foster youth who meet the following criteria may be eligible:

  • 18 years of age or older

  • Was a dependent of the state of Washington under Chapter 13.34 RCW within four months before their 18th birthday

  • Have not yet reached the age of 23

  • Is a Washington resident

IYHP Services

Youth may receive the following services:

  • Monthly rent

  • Utility payments (gas and electricity)

  • Move in costs (such as first and last month’s rent, security deposits)

  • Cost for credit checks

  • Cost for parking (if not included in rent)

  • Case management

  • Assistance in achieving Independent Living goals

  • Assistance in participating in a savings plan

  • Advocacy for developing skills for successful independence

For additional information, contact the IYHP program at ILS@ywcaclarkcounty.org.