PROGRAMMING SCHEDULE
The Independent Living Program serves 16 youth per session.  Each training cycle lasts 12 weeks.  The cycles are scheduled to begin the first week of the start month.  The program start months are:

February

June

October

LEVEL HIGHLIGHTS
Orientation is the introduction to the program staff  and the requirements needed to succeed in the program.  Dress code, program rules, expectations, and other subjects will be covered with participants, parents, and caseworkers.  Full participation by all parties is fully expected.

Level One is the most structured level of the program.  The focus is on vocational and life skill training. Each resident and their roommate live in an apartment at Jacobs’ Place.  The dress code is strictly enforced along with programming rules and policies.  There is a  duty to complete 30 hours of community service.  Group outings are scheduled for relaxation and to stimulate personal growth.  The hours of programming are 8:15 am-10 pm Monday-Friday.  Saturday and Sunday are open days with residents returning to campus by 9 pm.  Level One is 6 weeks in length.

Level Two begins upon successful completion of Level One.  The focus is on job search and employment.  Once the resident has put their skills to use and has received gainful employment, the youth begins to save for independent living.  Level Two is 6 weeks in length.  The Graduation Luncheon marks the end of Level Two.

Level Three reflects a transition from a Jacob's Place apartment to an individual apartment in the Omaha community.  The youth abide by apartment housing rules set by the Independent Living Program and the apartment manager.  After one year of successful independence the resident completes the program.

EDUCATION
Omaha Home for Boys is dedicated to education. Residents are encouraged to further their education and scholarships are made available.

EXPECTATIONS
The Independent Living Program has high expectations for the residents.  All residents must have a desire to enter and complete the program.  Residents should enter the program with a willingness to achieve and succeed.

DISCHARGE
The Independent Living Program has the right to release any participant as deemed necessary.  The focus is on the success of the residents in the Independent Living Program.