The Independent Living Skills Program helps foster youth ages 14 to 21 years old living in San Francisco to develop the skills they need to live successfully once they leave the foster care system. Participation is voluntary.
Who Can Receive ILSP Services?
- Current and former foster youth
- Eligible youth from probation and mental health
- Foster youth who are dependents in other counties, but who are residing in San Francisco.
What Are the Main ILSP Programs?
ILSP Core Program
Serves youth ages 16-18
- Training in daily living skills, budgeting and financial management
- Career exploration
- Vocational training or preparation for post-secondary education
- Workshops focusing on healthy relationship building and self-esteem
- Training and employment services
- Mentoring
- Financial aid for college
ILSP Transitional Services
Serves youth ages 17-18
- Emancipation preparation
- Confidential one-on-one counseling
- A variety of workshops requested by youth
ILSP Aftercare
Serves youth ages 17-21
- Housing assistance
- Enrollment in the LEASE transitional housing program
- Financial assistance: IDA's, medical, school, and work related expenses
- Driving lessons
- Self-sufficiency workshops
- Recreational activities
What Support Does ILSP Offer?
- connection with caring, supportive people
- college tours
- financial assistance to attend college and help filling out college financial aid forms
- case management
- referrals for housing
- educational stipends
- assistance with living expenses
- job preparedness and life skills training
- individual tutoring for homework and GED or SAT preparation
- classes in basic computer skills
- recreational activities, including movies, skating, bowling, and snow trips
- financial assistance to open up a savings account
- financial assistance to get driving lessons
- help planning for the future with someone who has already "been there"
For More Information
Independent Living Skills Program
225 Valencia Street
San Francisco
(415) 934-4202 or (800) 818-2989
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