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The Step Program Since 1988, the Step Program has provided former foster care youth and homeless teens a safe place to live, social service support, life skills training, and a weekly living allowance as they make the transition to independent living. Step operates a clustered-apartment facility on 11th St. in Turners Falls where each youth has their own bedroom and shares an apartment with another young adult between the ages of 18-21. This building underwent a $1 million renovation in 2007 and now includes a community room and office space for staff. Step is currently funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and private donations. The Program Director of Step is Keleigh Pereira. She can be contacted at 413-774-7054 ext. 103 or kpereira@dialself.org
Note! The DIAL/SELF Step Program is always accepting applications. The process for admission into the program varies based on many factors, such as available space, appropriateness of the applicant, and the applicant's level of need. Please do not hesitate to contact our staff if you have any questions or would like to make a referral. Call Kelsey 413-774-7054 x 102.
"If it wasn’t for DIAL/SELF and the Independent Living Program, it’s hard to say where I would be today. The program saved me from destroying my life… DIAL/SELF helped me earn money, and taught me budgeting skills and the other basic skills a person would need to become independent… Today I am a full-time student in college, with a B average. I work and live independently. For the first time ever, my life is really manageable and I believe in myself. Thank you DIAL/SELF!"
~ Carla
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