Independent Living Program (ILP)
ILP provides training, services, and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self-sufficiency prior to, and after leaving, the foster care system.
In California, each county has the flexibility to design services to meet a wide range of individual needs and circumstances and to coordinate services with other Federal and State agencies engaged in similar activities.
In Calaveras County, we have expanded eligibility requirements to include more youth in addition to those who met the state eligibility requirements.
Who is Eligible?
Youth are eligible for services if they meet traditional or expanded eligibility requirements and are between the ages of 15.5 - 21.
- Traditional ILP - Statewide ILP eligibility requirements
- Were/are in a foster care placement at any time from age 16 - 18
- Were/are under a legal guardianship with a relative (KinGap) and received/are receiving KinGap services between the ages of 16 to 18 years of age
- Were/are in a Dependency Court granted non-related legal guardianship that was granted on or after your 8th birthday
- Expanded ILP - Calaveras County's ILP expanded requirements
- Have been in foster care at any point
- Have a disability or had an IEP or 504 plan in school
- Have experienced housing insecurity or homelessness
- LGBTQ+
- Have been confirmed or at risk for CSEC
- Are currently or formerly on probation
Know a someone who might be eligible? Refer them using the link below.
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
- Housing
- Employment
- FAFSA
Contact Us:
Melissa Harvey
Program Manager
Allie Effisimo
Specialist
Sara Roeder
Specialist