SCSCY Independent Living Services

INDEPENDENT LIVING

The P.R.E.P.A.R.E. Program (Providing Resources Education and Preparation to Adolescents Reaching Emancipation) is a statewide community-based program that provides preparation for independent living to foster teens ages 14-21. This program includes readiness assessments, skills training groups, retreats, conferences, and a transitional apartment living component.

P.R.E.P.A.R.E. is administered through Independent Living Specialists who live in communities throughout the state and are responsible for foster teens in certain geographical areas. These areas are listed below with the mailing address and phone number of the Independent Living Specialist responsible for that area.

P.R.E.P.A.R.E. Staff

Barry Dixon, Division Director PREPARE Program

scscybarry@bellsouth.net

Jennifer Lewis, Independent Living Aftercare Specialist

scscyjennifer@bellsouth.net

Joyce Allen Senior Independent Living Specialist, Region VII

scscyjoyce@bellsouth.net

Lawrence Clark, Independent Living Specialist, Region III

scscylawrence@bellsouth.net

860 East River Place, Suite 104

Jackson MS 39202

Phone (601) 354-0983 / 1-800-748-3005