Independent Living

A four year programme to introduce independent living, aptly named :

Ready, Steady, Go !

Year 1 is introduced when the child turns 16, or Grade 10. Year 2 and 3 will continue through Grades 11 and 12, and year 4 will start when the child has been discharged and is aged out of the foster system.   

Skills that will be presented to the child is as follows:

  • Mental and emotional preparation for aging out
  • Basic skills to earn my own money
  • Education, work and future planning
  • Food, nutrition and home management
  • Social skills and etiquette
  • Computer literacy
  • Financial literacy

Our Success

We are currently in Year 1

Banking Details

Name: Vessels of Mercy
Bank: First National Bank, Potchefstroom
Account Number: 62863341039
Branch Code: 250655
Type: Current