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{{toplink|url=http://www.valleyyouthhouse.org/programs/life-skills-development/achieving-independence-center-aic/|name=valleyyouthhouse.org/programs/life-skills-development/achieving-independence-center-aic}}The '''Achieving Independence Center''' (AIC) {{gives}}<blockquote> The Achieving Independence Center exists to provide a safe communal space where youth in dependent care can be connected, educated, and empowered as they strive toward attaining and maintaining independence.<br><br>The AIC is dedicated to providing support and real life tools for youth who want to make an investment in their future. Youth work with AIC Coaches to create a customized service plan that will help them to achieve their goals related to: completing high school/GED, enrolling in college/vocational school, computer literacy, employment/career planning, housing, permanency and personal development.</blockquote>


== From Foster Care to Independence  ==
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Managed by Valley Youth House, the Achieving Independence Center (AIC) is a unique resource for young adults transitioning from the foster care system to independent adulthood. The Center provides co-located access to many of the supports and services our youth need to make this transition.<br>
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Members are provided with long term support, experiential education, and relationship building experience, as well as stipends and financial rewards for reaching benchmarks. Each youth is assigned a coach, and completes an individualized goal plan. <br>
 
== Volunteer Opportunities  ==
 
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The Achieving Independence Center (AIC) gives the following descriptive information:

The Achieving Independence Center exists to provide a safe communal space where youth in dependent care can be connected, educated, and empowered as they strive toward attaining and maintaining independence.

The AIC is dedicated to providing support and real life tools for youth who want to make an investment in their future. Youth work with AIC Coaches to create a customized service plan that will help them to achieve their goals related to: completing high school/GED, enrolling in college/vocational school, computer literacy, employment/career planning, housing, permanency and personal development.