Ages 18 to 21
Young adults aging out of foster care who are ready to live with less day-to-day supervision.
Independent Living Arrangements
Their own place. Real support behind it.
Keep It G Life Services supervises independent living arrangements in Virginia for young adults ages 18 to 21 who are transitioning out of foster care. Each young adult lives in an approved home of their own, supported by a team that builds the skills, stability, and connections they need to thrive, while creating true community along the way.
Licensure in progress with the Virginia Department of Social Services (22VAC40-131)
What It Is
Not a group home. A step toward independence.
An independent living arrangement is a home setting where a young adult lives without daily substitute parental supervision, while the child-placing agency approves the setting, supervises the placement, and delivers services.
Keep It G does not run a facility. We evaluate each youth for readiness, approve and monitor the living setting, and provide case management and skills training that prepare each young person for life on their own.
The Keep It G approach. Strengths-based and trauma-informed. We work with each young adult on their own goals, treat them as the expert on their own life, and keep expectations clear, fair, and consistent.
Who We Serve
Young adults ready to build a stable future
Placed through local agencies
We partner with local departments of social services and Children's Services Act (CSA) teams.
Matched on readiness
Every youth is evaluated in person before placement, so the arrangement fits their needs and goals.
How It Works
A clear, documented path from referral to placement
Every step is written down and reviewed with the youth, so referring agencies always know where a case stands.
Referral
A caseworker or placing agency submits a referral and pre-placement information.
Readiness evaluation
A Keep It G caseworker meets with the youth face to face to review age, readiness, safety, education, employment, and goals.
Life skills assessment
A structured assessment identifies strengths and the skills to build, and shapes the service plan.
Setting approval
We visit and approve the home before anyone moves in, and re-approve it every year.
Written participation agreement
The youth, caseworker, and guardian (if applicable) review the expectations, services, and responsibilities together.
Placement and orientation
The youth tours the home, meets the team, and learns house rules, emergency procedures, and how to reach us.
Individualized Service Plan and 90-day reviews
Goals are set with the youth and reviewed on a regular schedule to track progress and adjust support.
Services
Support that matches what young adults actually need
Skills
Life skills training
Cooking, budgeting, household management, transportation, and communication, guided by the youth's own assessment results.
Money
Financial literacy
Banking, saving, credit, and planning for the cost of living on their own.
Career
Education and employment
Help staying in school, finding training, building a resume, and getting and keeping a job.
Health
Health and wellness
Support accessing medical and mental health care and building healthy routines.
Connection
Mentorship and community
Consistent relationships with caring adults and connection to community resources.
Planning
Transition planning
Planning from day one for long-term housing, income, and support after the program.
Safety and Oversight
Independence with a safety net
Independence does not mean being on their own without backup. Every placement is supervised and every youth knows how to reach us at any hour.
- Regular caseworker visits with each youth
- 24-hour crisis response
- Setting approval before placement and every year after
- Emergency preparedness and response plan for every youth
- Mandatory reporting of suspected abuse or neglect
- Confidential case records, shared only with those who are allowed access
- Staff orientation, training, and annual performance evaluations
Youth Rights and Voice
Youth have a say in their own lives
Clear expectations
Every youth receives a plain-language handbook and a written participation agreement.
A real complaint process
Youth can raise a concern or complaint at any time, without retaliation.
Goals that belong to them
Each service plan reflects what the youth wants for school, work, housing, and life.
For Referring Agencies
Making a referral
We work with local DSS offices, CSA teams, and placing agencies. Contact us to discuss a youth, confirm current availability, or request our program overview.
Call us at 804-894-3500 to speak with our staff, or email us at connect@keepitglife.net to complete a referral.
Keep It G is currently in the licensure process. Placements begin only after licensure is granted.
What to include
- Youth's age and current placement
- Education and employment status
- Recent life skills assessment, if available
- Referring caseworker contact information
Share after we connect
- Medical, mental health, and safety considerations
Please do not put these in your referral email. Terrell will call you to go over them, or you can send them from your agency's secure (encrypted) email once you have connected.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Is this a group home?
No. Keep It G is a child-placing agency. We approve and supervise independent living arrangements and provide services. We do not operate a residential facility.
How long can a youth stay?
Length of stay is set in each youth's participation agreement and service plan, and is reviewed regularly. Our goal is a planned, successful move to long-term independence.
Who is eligible?
Young adults ages 18 to 21 who are transitioning out of foster care and are ready to live without daily substitute parental supervision, as determined by our readiness evaluation.
How does a youth get a referral started?
A caseworker or placing agency can call us at 804-894-3500 or email us at connect@keepitglife.net to complete a referral. We will schedule the face-to-face readiness evaluation.
Who is responsible for the youth's safety?
The youth, with the support and supervision of Keep It G. Our caseworkers visit regularly, approve the setting, and are reachable at any hour in a crisis.
Where are you licensed to serve?
We are seeking licensure from the Virginia Department of Social Services and plan to serve the Richmond region, including Chesterfield, Henrico, and Petersburg. Contact us for current availability.
Let's talk about the young adult in your care
Reach out to learn more, request our program overview, or begin a referral.