top of page

INDEPENDENT LIVING 
PROGRAM

The Independent Living Program provides youth and young adults in foster care with the tools be autonomous, thriving members of the community. 

Our Independent Living counselors equip youth with life skills education such as money management, nutrition, planning for higher education, and career development. 

A Young Man in the Library
A Young Man Writing

Success Story

“WT had some difficulties during his time in foster care, but he managed to graduate high school. He then started the Plumbing Apprenticeship Program at Santa Fe College and successfully completed the program in 2018. WT then received and internship opportunity in Orlando, FL and has been hired by one of the largest companies in the United States. This young man's hard work and diligence have paid off and we are so proud of him."

CDS Locations

Gainesville, FL

Family Action,

SNAP,

Administration

3615 SW 13th St. 

Gainesville, FL 32608

​​Tel: (352)-244-0628

Fax: (352)-244-0668

Gainesville, FL

Interface Youth

Shelter

3456 NE 39th Ave.

Gainesville, FL 32609

​​Tel: (352)-244-0618

Fax: (352)-244-0668

Palatka, FL

Family Action &

Interface Youth

Shelter

2919 Kennedy St.

Palatka, FL 32177

Tel: (386)-385-0405

Fax: (386)-385-0410

Lake City, FL

Family Action,

Interface Youth

Shelter

1884 SW Grandview St.

Lake City, FL 32025

Tel: (386)-487-0190

Fax: (386)-487-0195

Lake City, FL

SNAP

620 SW Arlington Blvd.

Lake City, FL 32025

Tel: (386)-487-0190

Fax: (386)-487-0195

Subscribe to our Newsletter

Thanks for subscribing!

A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE 1-800-435-7352 (OR 1-800-352-9832 EN ESPAÑOL) OR GOING ON THE DEPARTMENT’S WEBSITE WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM . REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. Privacy Policy

© 2023 by CDS Family & Behavioral Health Services.

bottom of page