The Foundation for Independent Living

The Foundation for Independent Living An inclusive community where individuals with diverse abilities are empowered to achieve their most fulfilling and independent lives. Call us at (954)968-6472

The Foundation for Independent Living is a private, not-for-profit, community-based program for adults with varying cognitive disabilities and developmental delays. Located in beautiful South Florida, this long-term residential living program is the ideal destination for young adults who are ready to navigate the world with their differences. Offering a unique and rewarding opportunity for adults to achieve their highest level of independence, FIL is truly the perfect transition for those seeking to thrive independently. Founded in 1985, FIL became a program which could enhance individual’s journey into the adult world; a place they could proudly call home.

Last night at Luminosa World of Enchantment was unreal.It felt like stepping into a completely different world and just ...
01/08/2026

Last night at Luminosa World of Enchantment was unreal.
It felt like stepping into a completely different world and just taking it all in. Honestly, the pictures say it better than words.
Hope to experience this again soon ✨

01/08/2026

Here I was thinking that we had Pplenty of UM fans i. The house cheering on the hurricanes as they take on Ole Miss tfor a spot in the College Football Championship. I was truly mistaken.

01/08/2026

Jessica is officially starting her volunteer role today 🐴 Grooming, walking, caring for horses, and doing something she’s truly excited about.

Yesterday we took one of our favorite joyrides out to Deerfield Beach, then spent some time learning about turtles and f...
01/06/2026

Yesterday we took one of our favorite joyrides out to Deerfield Beach, then spent some time learning about turtles and feeding them. Watching them up close felt like standing face to face with a living dinosaur, which they are.

01/05/2026

Ruth needed help finding a Frankie Valli swimwear calendar, so I helped her look for it. That quickly turned into her reminiscing and sharing how much she loves him. No calendar was available, so we settled for a book. Mr. Frankie Valli, I found your biggest fan!

01/05/2026

Pete's Leatherhead Build-a-Figure is built like a tank!

Some good fun and Korean corn dogs at the Dragon Boat Race
01/03/2026

Some good fun and Korean corn dogs at the Dragon Boat Race

01/02/2026

Stuart wanted to play some Xbox today, so the first thing he asked for was Gears of War. I had to let him know right away that it’s not for the faint of heart. Once he got into it though, he really started enjoying it. He began getting comfortable with the controls, which can be more challenging than people expect in games like that.

2025 was a great year.We can count every milestone we reached, but it starts with our growing community. In 2025, we wer...
01/01/2026

2025 was a great year.

We can count every milestone we reached, but it starts with our growing community. In 2025, we were grateful to welcome 8 new families to FIL, and we remain committed to helping their loved ones thrive.

Throughout the year, we attended conferences, workshops, and a wide range of community events, not just to share who we are, but to support the growth of other communities and stand alongside those doing meaningful work in our field.

As we move into 2026, we will continue pushing forward and raising the standard for what can be expected from FIL.

To our families, our residents, and our community, thank you. You are the cornerstone and the partners that make FIL strong.
2026 is going to be amazing. Enjoy everyone.

12/31/2025

The New Year is right around the corner. We’re getting ready to celebrate, and currently putting together our vision board to manifest everything good in 2026. ❤️

What a fantastic way to end 2025. Today, we welcomed a wonderful family exploring FIL as a potential fit for their son. ...
12/31/2025

What a fantastic way to end 2025. Today, we welcomed a wonderful family exploring FIL as a potential fit for their son. We had the opportunity to walk them through our program, show how we do things at FIL, introduce them to our staff, and answer their questions.

We’re excited about the possibility of welcoming them back for a multi-day stay next year and beginning that process. The start of the new year is already looking strong. We closed out 2025 the right way and we’re heading into 2026 with momentum.

Address

1367 Lyons Road
Coconut Creek, FL
33063

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

(954) 968-6472

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