Gyeonggi Province Publishes "Pocketbook" for Young Adults Preparing for Independence, Covering Housing, Employment, and Finance

Gyeonggi Province will distribute a "pocketbook" both online and offline on April 17 to support the stable independence of young adults preparing for independence and children soon to age out of care.

This pocketbook organizes 197 support programs covering all aspects of the independence process, including housing, employment, finance, and education for young adults preparing for independence and children aging out of care. It provides clear information on the target beneficiaries for each policy, application procedures, and contact details.

The main contents of the pocketbook include: individualized case management, settlement and independence allowances, housing support projects for young adults preparing for independence, employment competency enhancement support, mentor-mentee partnerships, mobile mental health counseling, and student loan interest support for Gyeonggi Province university students.

Cover of the pocketbook produced by Gyeonggi Province for youth preparing for independence and children scheduled to leave protective care

Starting April 17, Gyeonggi Province will distribute 1,500 copies of the pocketbook to young adults preparing for independence, childcare facilities, group homes, and foster care support centers throughout the province. It will also be posted on the Gyeonggi Province website (gg.go.kr) and the Gyeonggi Province Independence Support Center website (www.ggjarip.or.kr).

Oh Myungsook, Director of Child Care at Gyeonggi Province, stated, "It is important for young people preparing for independence to make timely use of the information they need," adding, "We hope this pocketbook will serve as a practical guide connecting policies with young people."

Gyeonggi Province has assigned 58 dedicated staff members to the Gyeonggi Province Independence Support Center to provide individualized case management and implement various provincial independence support programs for young adults embarking on life on their own.

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