You are eligible for ILP as long as you are between 16 and 21 years old (up to and including the day before your 21st birthday) AND were just one of the following: Continue Reading →
Archive | The Independent Living Program
The goal of the Independent Living Program (ILP) is to help you reach your goals for independence and success and to prepare you to lead a healthy, productive, responsible, and self-sufficient life.
Who is not eligible for ILP?
Unfortunately, you are not eligible for ILP if you: Continue Reading →
Am I eligible for ILP if I live with a non-related guardian?
The law, SB 654, allows foster youth placed with non-related legal guardians on or after their 8th birthday to receive ILP services whether they have an open case or not. Continue Reading →
Am I eligible for ILP if I have special needs?
As long as you are physically and mentally able to benefit from ILP services, you are eligible for ILP. Continue Reading →
Am I eligible for ILP if I’m on probation?
Yes! ILP services are available to both foster and probation youth who are in suitable placement.
Am I eligible for ILP if my case is closed?
If your case is closed, you are eligible for ILP services if: Continue Reading →
How do I sign up for ILP?
If you are eligible for ILP, it doesn’t matter if your case is open or closed. Continue Reading →
What if I don’t want to participate in ILP?
You have the right to decline to participate in ILP. Continue Reading →
What is a TILP?
The Transitional Independent Living Plan or “TILP” is a document that that provides the basis for all of the financial benefits and services you will receive as part of ILP (like housing, college financial aid, tutoring, and work clothes). Continue Reading →
Why is the TILP so important?
For two reasons: (1) Because as a young person it is important to learn how to plan for your future and this is a tool to do so and (2) Because the TILP determines your financial benefits and ILP services (like housing, college financial aid, tutoring, and work clothing). Continue Reading →