What are my rights to receive RTI, transitional, or aftercare benefits when I am raising my own child or children?
Being a parent does not eliminate you from being eligible for or receiving Independent Living Services. If you are a parent, you are eligible to receive Aftercare and Transitional Services as well as the Road to Independence Program benefits. You may receive funds and services from all three at the same time. Your caseworker must help you getting any services that you need, including prenatal care, daycare, other public benefits, and housing. Aftercare Support Services: Aftercare funds and services are available to help parents in many different ways. If you are a parent, you may receive financial assistance to help pay for housing, electric, water, gas, food and other necessary expenses. In addition, Aftercare Support Services provide access to parenting classes, job skills training, and life skills training. Emergency funds are available in special circumstances and not only to prevent homelessness. Transitional Support Services: Transitional Support Services are available to help y
