Fresno County, California

Central Unified School Begins August 11th

Fresno Unified School Begins August 16th

Clovis Unified School Begins August 23rd

WHAT IS THE FRESNO COUNTY

INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM?

 (ILP)

The Independent Living Program (ILP) provides services to Fresno County probation and foster youth ages 14-21.  Our goal is to provide them with a sense of community and belonging while providing them with the necessary skills and support to obtain self-sufficiency.  ILP Social Workers assist in the development of a transition plan, academic advising, employment referrals, housing assistance and are advisors for EXPLORERS and YONI.

WHAT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED THROUGH ILP? 

Fresno County ILP offers activities/workshops that assist youth in preparing them for independent living.

 These workshops included, but are not limited to:

·  Fresno City Life Skills classes

·  Fresno County Explorers

· California Youth Connection

· Youth Organizing New Ideas (YONI)

· Transitional Housing Assistance 

· Planned Parenthood workshop

In addition to...

• Financial Aid workshop
• Special Event Celebrations
• High School Graduation Celebration
• ILP Kickoff
• Baby City event
• Food Stamp Linkage

WHAT ARE ILP AFTERCARE SERVICES?

 Once a youth’s case is dismissed from Juvenile Dependency Court or their Juvenile Probation case is dismissed, eligible youth may continue to receive ILP services. The youth must meet with an ILP Social Worker to open up an aftercare case.  This aftercare case entitles the youth to receive services until the age of 21. 

FINANCIAL INCENTIVES FOR COMPLETING CLASSES, EDUCATION AND OTHER ASSISTANCE

 Youth are eligible to receive monetary incentives or reimbursements for completion/participation of the following:

         High School Diploma

• Life Skills Classes

• Enrollment in College/Vocational School
• Opening a Saving s Account

• California Driver’s License/Identification

• Housing Assistance

• Other Incentives

Incentives are subject to change at the discretion of the ILP Social Worker.  

If eligible to receive INCENTIVES or to pick up

a BUS PASS youth must bring in a form of ID.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

Forms of ID accepted

CA ID

CA Drivers License

School ID

Military ID

Work Badge

Bank Card with Picture