Stanislaus County After 18 & ILSP Program

re. Effective January 1, 2012, the bill allows eligible 18 year olds in foster care to remain in foster care up to age 19 years. Starting January 1, 2013 foster youth can remain in foster care up to age 20 years, and starting January 1, 2014 up to age 21 years contingent upon budget appropriation by the state legislature. Youth over age 18 years in foster care are designated as “non‐minor dependents.”

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Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP)

The Independent Living Skills Program (ILSP) is authorized under the Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. ILSP is a teen emancipation preparedness program. The program has been in operation in Stanislaus County since 1989. The goal of the program is to provide Independent Living Training and Services to eligible youth in order for these youth to achieve self-sufficiency prior to leaving foster care. This will be done by assessments, training, services, and a written transitional living plan for each youth participant