title: Living arrangement options for young people preparing for independent living.
abstract: Innovative living arrangement options are being developed around the country to provide both preparation and practical experience in independent living for older youths unable to return home. This article describes in detail the full continuum of existing options and their general characteristics.
authors.affiliation: Independent Living Program, New Life Youth Services, Cincinnati, OH.
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Kroner
mesh_terms: D000203:Activities of Daily Living / Q000639:trends*; D000293:Adolescent; D002669:Child Welfare / Q000639:trends; D005380:Financing, Government / Q000639:trends; D005581:Foster Home Care / Q000639:trends*; D006208:Halfway Houses / Q000639:trends; D006801:Humans; D007326:Institutionalization / Q000639:trends; D012114:Residential Treatment / Q000639:trends; D012648:Self Care / Q000639:trends