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Independent Living Skills for Youth
In partnership with the Santa Clara County Department of Family and Children's Services, Family & Children Services provides support, training, and resources to youth ages 16-21 who are in foster placements (foster homes) or moving toward independent living. Youth “age out” of the foster care system when they turn 18. The Independent Living Program (ILP) staff works closely with the youth to help them become self-sufficient and succeed.
Family & Children Services ILP serves youth living in the following Santa Clara County zip codes
- 95112
- 95113
- 95116
- 95122
- 95125
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- 95126
- 95127
- 95128
- 95135
- 95148
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Services:
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Classes and Workshop
Youth receive training in topics including budgeting, conflict resolution, career planning, goal setting, renting a home, college and financial aid, and planning healthy meals. |
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Events
ILP organizes holiday parties, so participants have somewhere to go on traditional family holidays. |
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Information and Referrals
ILP staff connects participants with available resources, services, and programs. |
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Support Services
When youth turn 18, the ILP staff members become their primary resource for assistance. The staff supports youth in becoming self-sufficient by teaching them to achieve such tasks as getting a state identification card, applying for jobs, completing student loan applications, and reviewing rental agreements. |
Locations and Fees:
Clients pay no fees. Funding is provided through the County of Santa Clara. Donations from individuals, companies, and foundations allow the program to provide youth with special outings, additional resources, career clothes, and household items. ILP operates out of our San Jose office.
For information:
call 408-292-9353
or complete our Contact Form.
Program Coordinator: Tamie Barragan
Visit our Resources page to view the ILP Resource Guide, created by ILP youth.
Want to help ILP youth?
View the Wish List or Ways to Give.
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