Independent Living

The Independent Living Program (ILP) was authorized by the Foster Care Independence Act of 1999. The ILP provides training, services and programs to assist current and former foster youth achieve self-sufficiency prior to and after leaving the foster care system. Youth are eligible for ILP services up to the day before their 21st birthday provided certain criteria are met. Some of the services provided through ILP include: daily living skills, money management, decision making, building self-esteem, financial assistance with college or vocational schools, educational resources, transitional housing, and employment.

In California, each county has the flexibility to design services to meet a wide range of individual needs and circumstances for present and former foster youth.

For more information regarding ILP services, contact your ILP County Coordinator.