Unlock the Road
to Independence
We Empower Teens Experiencing Foster Care or Homelessness
to Take the Wheel and Drive Toward a Brighter Future.
About Keys to Independence
Comprehensive Assistance
Our team provides complete support throughout the licensing process for qualifying teens and young adults.
Financial Support
We offer reimbursements for costs related to licensure, driver's education, and insurance.
Empowering Independence
Obtaining a driver's license enables teens to pursue education, employment, and social opportunities.
Community Impact
Our program fosters self-sufficient young adults, positively impacting the community.
Click Apply Now to begin your journey toward obtaining your drivers’ license today!
Your Journey Starts Here:
Apply Now
Ready to hit the road? Applying to the Keys to Independence program is quick and easy.
Simply follow the steps below:
Click the
"Apply Now" button
Start your journey with a click, and
enter the road to independence.
Complete the online
application form
Provide the necessary details for
a seamless enrollment process.
Submit your
application
Our dedicated K2I team will review
and guide you through the next steps.
Once an application is submitted, a K2I Coordinator will review your
information within 30 days and contact you with further instructions.
Resources and Support
Navigating the process of obtaining a driver’s license can be challenging,
but you don’t have to do it alone. At Keys to Independence, we offer:
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Keys to Independence program, you must meet one of the following criteria:
- Youth experiencing foster care (15-21 years old) and in an out-of-home placement.
- Young adults enrolled in PESS (18-23 years old)
- Youth certified as unaccompanied homeless youth and young people experiencing homelessness (16-24 years old)
Benefits of Joining
Enroll in Keys to Independence and experience a wide range of benefits, including:
- Reimbursement for licensure costs, drivers education, and auto insurance
- Access to comprehensive driver’s education courses
- Incentives such as a $50 gift card upon completing milestones
- A supportive community to guide you every step of the way
Frequently Asked Questions
Got questions? We’ve got answers.
Check out our FAQs section for helpful information on topics such as:
Can’t find the answer you’re looking for?
Reach out to our team, and we’ll be happy to assist.
Driving Success Stories
Hear from teens and caregivers who have transformed their lives with Keys to Independence. Our Driving Success Stories feature inspiring accounts of those who have overcome obstacles, gained their driver’s licenses, and discovered newfound freedom and independence. Explore their journeys and see how our program can make a difference in your life.
Darlene Rogers
Licensed Foster Parent
Frank Avilla
Director of Career Pathways to Independence at Hibiscus Children’s Village
I am very fortunate to have earned a license through the program, Keys To Independence in Florida. The program paid for two driver's ed courses, two tests for both my permit and my license, and supported me every step of the way. Had it not been for such a program, I would most likely have taken far too many more tests and failed, be unable to drive until I'm in my late 20s, and so much more.
Edward Grillo
Youth Experiencing Foster Care