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Temple University - Achieving Independence Center

1415 North Broad Street, Suite 100, Philadelphia, PA 19122

Eligibility

Youth and young adults ages 14 to 23 who are in or have been in out-of-home placement at or after their 14th birthday (foster care, congregate care, or kinship care) and have been adjudicated dependent or dependent and delinquent

Hours

Opens daily to youth at 12:00pm. School Year Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10:00am to 7:00pm Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm Summer Office Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 6:00pm Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Application process

Call or email to become a member.

Fees

Services provided free of charge

Service area

Philadelphia, PA

Description

Provides a safe communal space where youth in dependent care can be connected, educated, and empowered as they strive toward attaining and maintaining independence. Provides independent living skills and support services to youth and young adults ages 14 to 23 who are involved in the foster care system. Also provides educational support services to AIC members, such as homework help, college tours, college preparedness, and guidance and assistance with college applications and scholarships.

Providing organization

Temple University

Provides higher education as well as various support programs for enrolled students and community members.