Discusses the basic structure of child welfare in Canada and how the movement for preparing young people for independent-living began and picked up momentum. Describes the program models now in existence in Canada. (RJC)

Presents a variety of living arrangement options for foster adolescents, many of which are designed to promote self-sufficiency and independent functioning. Describes existing options beginning with the most structured and restrictive environments and moving toward options that require lesser amounts of adult supervision. (RJC)

Discusses the advantages of foster parents as primary teachers of independent living skills to the foster adolescents in their home. Discusses the skills which are most essential to youth for self-sufficiency. (RJC)

Discusses the preparation of foster adolescents for employment. Emphasizes the development of an independent-living plan that includes employment as a subgoal, and indicates how foster youths can acquire fundamental work attitudes and skills in day-to-day placement situations. (RJC)