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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 Independent Living Program services to youth ages 16-21 who are emerging from the foster care system. We serve youth living throughout Santa Clara County.
Youth receive assistance in acquiring skills, strategies, and resources to address four essential ingredients to their success: Education, Employment, Community Support, and Life Skills. View the ILP Fact Sheet.
Services:
| • Assistance in Developing Skills, including: |
Finding housing
Applying for college and scholarships
Staying safe
Finding and keeping a job
Parenting
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Managing money
Caring for your health
Making important decisions
Setting goals |
| • Access to Resources, including: |
Housing, employment, education, healthcare, and other community resources.
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| • Counseling Services |
Individual and group counseling
Psychiatric care, including assessments and medication monitoring
Art therapy
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| • Events & Activities |
Personal enrichment classes, workshops, and special events throughout the year
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| • Leadership Development |
Youth-led committees and leadership groups develop a range of skills and strengths.
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| • The Hub |
A youth-led and organized community center for current and former foster youth in Santa Clara County, operated in collaboration with the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency. more |
Locations and Fees:
Clients pay no fees. Funding is provided through the County of Santa Clara, Valle Monte League, corporate and foundation grants, special events and private donations.
ILP has moved! As of October 10, ILP is located at 2248 N. 1st Street in San Jose. Map link
For information:
General ILP Information:
Resource Case Manager, Anna-Maria Karnes
408-841-4303
Counseling Services:
ILP Clinical Supervisor, Kelly Sumner
408-841-4309
The Hub
408-491-6450
Or complete our Contact Form.
Program Director: Maria Moraga
Resource Case Manager: Anna-Maria Karnes
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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