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Rediscovery Independent Living

The Rediscovery Independent Living Program is an apartment program serving youth in the Boston, Metro-Boston, Central Mass and Southern Regions. The program is designed for youth who are stepping down from group care and are ready to learn how to live on their own.

Rediscovery IL is a trauma-informed programing, utilizing the ARC framework. The program has clinical oversight and expertise in working with youth who are survivors of sexual exploitation.

Our apartments are scattered throughout the state. Youth typically share an apartment with others in the program.

All youth in the program meet weekly with their outreach worker. A drop-in worker completes random safety drop-in-checks on all apartments in the program at least once a week.

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At a Glance
This service is for
Focus: Independent Living services and life skills education.
Age: 18-24
Capacity: Infinite
Let's Connect
Lexi Klupchak
Program Director
160 Gould Street, Suite 301
Needham, MA 02494
(781) 445-4457
Services

With 1:1 outreach, youth in independent living will:

Learn financial literacy:

  • Manage a budget
  • Earn credit
  • Start saving

Learn how to manage an apartment:

  • Roommate dynamics
  • Interact with landlords
  • Set up/manage utilities
  • Grocery shopping/meal prep
  • Maintain a clean space

Job Skills:

  • Developing a career/voc plan
  • Resume building
  • Interview skills
  • Maintaining employment

Navigate systems to work towards residency/citizenship

Identify medical providers, attend appointments:

  • Manage medical conditions
  • Manage medications

Education:

  • Finish High School/Obtain GED
  • Explore continuing education opportunities

Mental Health:

  • When applicable participate in therapy services
  • Identify adult agencies if applicable (DMH/DDS)*

*Rediscovery IL will facilitate the application to DMH/DDS services, including providing a letter outlining why the youth requires services.

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If it were not for Rediscovery, I would not be where I am today - on track to receive my degree - I absolutely would not have the potential for such a bright future, I am extremely lucky to have found Rediscovery.
 

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Rachel Arruda

Rachel has been a part of the JRI team since January, 2000. For over 20 years, Rachel has been working in the field of human services assisting families with accessing and navigating services. Rachel received her Bachelors degree in psychology and Masters Degree in Public Administration from Bridgewater State University. She was promoted in July 2005 to Family Networks Program Director where she closely worked with the Department of Children Families for 10 years ensuring that children and families received the highest quality of individualized services ranging from community based through residential care. Rachel is very dedicated to helping the individuals she works with and is committed to improving the lives of children and families. Rachel’s passion for creative service programming inspires her in her role as JRI Service Navigator.