Next Meeting:
Thursday, April 19, 2012 from 11:00am - 2:00pm , Viaquest Behavioral Health, 525 Metro Place North, Dublin, OH
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Please bring a packed lunch!
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Welcome members and supporters!
"You must be the
change you wish to
see in the world."
Mahatma Ghandi
THE OHIO INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSOCIATION (OHILA)
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT The Ohio Independent Living Association (OHILA) exists to provide leadership, advocacy, training and networking opportunities for Independent Living programs and youth throughout the state of Ohio. This professional support is committed in serving and preparing Ohio’s youth for Independent Living and transitioning into adulthood.
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History
The Ohio Independent Living Association was
formed out of necessity. The necessity was our
youth. Caregivers and youth professionals
realized that our youth in care were emancipating
and not having the self-sufficiency skills needed
to be successful in the community.
The Ohio Independent Living Association is a
Nonprofit Corporation.
The Goals of OHILA
Our goal is to share with each other the
community services we use to help the youth in
and out of care. The resources and needs differ
around the state. Networking and sharing what
we know allows us to learn innovative ways to
better serve our youth and address their needs
the best we can. We meet quarterly in State
meetings and in Regional meetings. See our
Calendar Page for meeting dates!! We welcome
all those who work with youth in public and
private sectors.