Programs
One to One Services - These
services are dependent upon levels of staffing within the
program and may be limited.
-
 Training: budgeting, banking, cost
effective shopping, self-esteem, decision making, health
relationships, planning and problem solving, health and birth
control.
- Assistance in seeking and
maintaining housing
- Assistance with seeking and
maintaining employment
- Identifying vocational goals
- Assist in collecting necessary
documents (Birth certificate, Social Security, CA identification
card, etc.)
- Coordinate special services
including: tutoring, therapy, medical and dental needs,
application process for Medical, SSI, and TANF
- Assistance with applying for
financial aid and scholarships
- Assistance to youth and care
providers in addressing emancipation issues
Social Development Activities
 Ropes
Course
This program utilizes an action learning design with
low-to-the-ground team projects. Participants are challenged to
think, plan, decide and cooperate throughout these initiatives to
become more aware of effective individual and team behaviors. While
operating as a team, the youths have an opportunity to connect with
each other, to build relationships, to accommodate diversities and
leverage individual strengths. These team challenges provide a
seriously FUN means to establish and refine the team's process.
Teams work together, reaching goals, overcoming higher and more
challenging obstacles, and supporting each other in the process.
Individuals can climb to their own heights of excellence and achieve
peak performance, while being supported by the ropes and their
teammates on the ground. In the face of barriers, fear and perceived
risks, participants literally and metaphorically step up to a higher
level of performance as they reach high to achieve their desired
results.
Independent/Job City
An experiential transition event that takes youth through the
process of learning about housing, utilities, transportation,
employment skills, interview skills, appropriate dress attire and
community resources.
Baby City
An experiential transition event that exposes youth to the
realities and responsibilities of parenting, caring for children and
their health needs, finding quality childcare and other community
resources.
End of Year Celebration
A social development event to celebrate the end of the school
year and the beginning of summer.
Monthly Pizza Night
To help youth acquire interactive social skills and to allow a
place for them to meet with ILP staff, ask questions, and have a
bite to eat on us! Held the 3rd Thursday of most every month from
5-7pm at Mountain Mike's Pizza on Robinhood in Stockton
California Youth Connection
A program developed by youth, for youth. This program assists
youth in making change at the legislative level. Youth receive adult
support in lobbying at the legislative level for desired change in
the foster care system and improvement in the general quality of
life for foster youth while in care and after emancipation For
more information on getting involved contact the California Youth
Connection at (415) 442-5060 or
info@calyouthconn.org.
Tours
ILP provides tours to colleges and universities, vocational
educational institutions, California Conservation Corps, Job Corps,
Social Security, Worknet, DMV, Employment Development Department and
other appropriate institutions unique to a youth’s need.
State ILP Youth Conference
These conferences provide workshops for youth and adults on
topics such as problem solving, addressing program needs and various
living skills topics. Entertainment is also provided and usually
focused around a theme, which is pertinent to program goals.
Conferences are held on college campuses where youth and adult
supporters spend the night either in dorms or in hotels in various
locations around the state.
Holiday Party
A social development event for ILP youth only designed to
promote social interactions, develop social skills and celebrate
holiday festivities as a group.
Incentives & Financial Assistance
-
 Up
to $50.00 per month ($300.00 twice per year) for on-going participation
in the workshops at the Delta College YESS Program (Thursdays
6:30-8:30pm) and in the Life Skills Academy Program (Tuesdays
6:00-8:00pm).
- ILP Senior Expense Reimbursement -
A $300.00 reimbursement stipend to assist youths with senior
expenses such as yearbooks, class ring, senior pictures,
graduation gowns, formal clothing for the prom, etc.
Deadline to submit application with receipts is May 15th of each
school year.
- Graduation Certificates - $300 in
gift certificates given to a graduating youth that shows proof of
receiving a HS diploma or GED to assist with the purchase of
interview clothing, work or school apparel, and apartment/housing
set up costs.
- Transportation-Bus passes are
given to emancipated youths on a temporary basis to assist in
continuing/completing their education and getting to a job and/or
job searching.
(Only non-group home and non-FFA placed youth are eligible)
Aftercare
 The
ILP aftercare program provides services to youth 18 – 21 years and
who are no longer dependents/wards of the court. This program is
able to assist youth with housing, employment, educational, medical
and emergency needs including financial assistance. Call your
local ILP program to see if you are eligible.
Housing
 Financial
assistance is available in the form of first month's rent and
deposit to qualifying after-care youth.
Project Hope
A permanent supportive housing
program for homeless and disabled youth, provided by Lutheran social
services of Northern California. Participants must be ILP
eligible and no longer a ward of the court. Project Hope
participants receive assistance in locating housing and a rental
subsidy. Case management & support services are also provided.
For more information or to obtain an application, contact Sherrie
Flores at (209) 468-1278 or email:
florese@cws.state.ca.us.
THP Plus
A transitional housing program opportunity for emancipated foster
youth, ages 18-24, who emancipated from the child
welfare or probation system. Participants may live alone or with
roommates in apartments with regular support provided by THP-Plus
agency staff and ILP coordinators. Support services include regular
visits to participants’ residences; educational guidance; employment
counseling; and assistance in reaching self identified goals as
outlined in each youths Transitional Independent Living Plan
(STEP-TILP).
Brochures:
THP Plus
Stockton Aspira
Transitional Housing Referral (PDF document)
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