The Independent Living program is a 16-bed scattered-site transitional housing program for homeless youth – ages 16 to 18 – that work or attend school full-time and attend life skills classes. The main objective of the Independent Living program is to assist self-motivated youth in achieving self-sufficiency. Unaccompanied minors between the ages of 16 and 18 are eligible to live in one of our furnished condominium units if they are currently attending school and/or working full-time. Parental permission and cooperation is required. Random home visits are made daily. All youth are required to make daily contact with their assigned case manager. Through this frequent contact, youth and case manager develop a case plan by which youth set, work toward, and achieve goals focused toward the long-term goal of self-sufficiency. All youth that are employed are required to save half of their paycheck, all of which is redistributed to them upon discharge. The Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth pays for rent and utilities, work cards (health card, ID, birth certificate, etc.), educational assistance, clothing, food, and medical costs for each youth in the program. Youth may be required to contribute community service hours on school holidays and will be required to submit to random drug tests. Upon completion of high school, youth are given full-time employment opportunities and gently helped to make the transition to adulthood in self-sufficient, self-sustaining ways. This program is designed for youth who are experiencing problems at home, but do not have extensive needs requiring institutionalization. Familial preservation coupled with independent living has kept the success rate high. Success is measured six months after program departure by awarding gift card stipends in the amount of $250.00.