We are an independent non-profit Chicagoland organization that provides transitional living and independent living services to woman so they can live a self-sustained and productive life and provide for their children. We will also work with local authorities and other community partners to enhance the quality of independent living for those we support.

We are citywide resource dedicated to delivering financial support to women and advancing standards of independent living.

To help us deliver our mission and core purpose we will devise a set of principles that underpin all of our work.

We will be committed to providing support to disenfranchised single mothers to enable them to live independently, allowing them full choice and control over their lives and enabling them to achieve positive outcomes.

• The Independent Living After The Storm (I.L.A.T.S.) will share core values. Throughout the years to come we will aim, at all times, to be:

• Achieving the best- !"By delivering a high quality service to clients based on their feedback and meeting our clients' basic needs. By using resources efficiently, providing value for money and ensuring high standards of professionalism.

• Respecting people- By valuing the contribution of staff and assessors. By responding to clients individual needs and recognizing differences and change.

• Making a Difference- By focusing on the achievement of real outcomes for our clients. By engaging positively with partners and stakeholders.

• Looking Outward- by taking responsibility for making the wider system work through effective partnership and support for others. By speaking well of our clients, colleagues, and stakeholders, and being transparent in all our interactions and communications.