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​Independent Living Program

Helping current and former foster youth achieve their independent living goals, providing support and services for education, employment, training, housing, financial management and building a support network.

A group of three youths, one is on the other's shoulders.
  • Independent Living Program (ILP) Overview
    provides background information about the development of the ILP program and our plans for the future. This link also has information about the Foster Care Independence Act which made this program possible.
  • Education and Training Funds
    available to foster youth and eligible former foster youth for the cost of post secondary education and training.
  • Independent Living Funds
    are special needs funds available to help gain skills and experiences to achieve self-sufficiency.
  • Referral Process
    To be eligible for IL and ETV the youth must be in custody (OCS or Tribal) and in foster care (OCS or Tribal) on or after their 16th birthday.
  • Resources and Links
    to help build self-sufficiency both locally and nationally and other great websites.
  • Contact Information
    names, numbers, e-mail and mailing addresses to Independent Living Program staff.