What is the Independent Living Program (ILP)?
The Independent Living Program is a federally funded, county administered program designed to assist eligible foster youth, between the ages of 16 and 19, in developing the skills necessary for a successful transition to independence. Youth in foster placement who receive state or federal foster care funds are considered eligible for services during placement, and for at least 6 months following emancipation from the system. Youth can be referred to ILP by their social workers, probation officers, school district Foster Youth Services social workers, foster parents, foster family agency social workers, other county ILP coordinators or by self-referral. Each referred youth is assigned to an ILP Social Worker for case management. The social workers meet with ILP eligible youth to develop a Transitional Living Service Plan. For more information about the Independent Living Program, call (209) 468-1275 or visit their website at www.sjgov.org/hsa/Childrens Services/ILP/index.
The Independent Living Program is a federally funded, county administered program designed to assist eligible foster youth, between the ages of 16 and 19, in developing the skills necessary for a successful transition to independence. Youth in foster placement who receive state or federal foster care funds are considered eligible for services during placement, and for at least 6 months following emancipation from the system. Youth can be referred to ILP by their social workers, probation officers, school district Foster Youth Services social workers, foster parents, foster family agency social workers, other county ILP coordinators or by self-referral. Each referred youth is assigned to an ILP Social Worker for case management. The social workers meet with ILP eligible youth to develop a Transitional Living Service Plan.
