FY27 TLS Cook County Life Skills and Financial Literacy

This grant opportunity is for the provision of life skills and financial literacy services to youth in Cook County, Illinois. The services aim to promote permanency by maintaining, strengthening, and safeguarding the functioning of families. The selected provider will provide age-appropriate life skills services and financial literacy training to youth in DCFS care. The program will have a focus on teaching independent living skills, including daily living skills, self-care, relationship and communication skills, and career and education planning. The provider will be expected to submit periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports. Key aspects of the job include: • Providing life skills services to youth in DCFS care • Providing financial literacy training to eligible youth • Submitting periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports • Maintaining referrals and client records in a secure file cabinet • Informing the OETS Transition Manager of the ongoing status of all referred clients • Completing written client progress reports and termination reports