Alameda County Independent Living Skills Program


		"ILSP has provided me with opportunities that I would not have been able even to think about otherwise. ILSP is not just a program. It is a family." -- Jennifer, ILSP Class of 2004, California State University, East Bay, Class of 2009

Welcome to Alameda County Independent Living Skills Program

A program supporting youth transitioning from the foster care or juvenile justice system to independent living.

This site provides information for current, former, and prospective ILSP students, child welfare workers, probation officers, foster parents and other caregivers, advocates, and supporters of youth in foster care or on probation.

Program Highlights .....

20th Annual ILSP Graduation

The 20th Annual ILSP Graduation was held Friday, June 6, 2008, at the Oakland Airport Hilton. Among the many highlights of the evening was the beautiful speech made by ILSP graduate Shanita Talton. Click here for a copy of her speech.

Emancipated Hearts

Visit the Esteban Sabar Gallery at 480 23rd Street (xTelegraph) in Oakland to view stunning photography created by youth in the ILSP program. This exhibit is entitled Emancipated Hearts: What is Family to Me? ILSP students worked with instructor Ross Todd Kerr to create portraits reflecting their thoughts and feelings about the meaning of family.

ILSP Book Money

It's not too soon to think about fall book money. Click here to learn how you can apply.

Scholarship Opportunities

Check out the Scholarship page to learn about excellent scholarship opportunities.

Beyond Emancipation Teen Health Center

The Beyond Emancipation Teen Health Center has become a MediCal provider. Services are now available to any teen enrolled in MediCal in Alameda County, whether or not they are in foster care. The physician is available Tuesdays from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Yoga class on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00. Call 261-4102 for more info. Click here to learn more.

ILSP Youth Shine at Speech Contest

Click the link below to see photos from the Spring 2007 Rotary Speech Contest.
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Featured Students

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Shanita Talton, 2008 ILSP Grad, will attend UC Berkeley in the fall. Shanita will study Social Welfare, Ethnic Studies, and Administrative Education and is a recipient of the Bill and Melinda Gates Millenium Scholarship and a Cal Opportunity Scholarship.

Congratulations!

Speech Competition

ILSP students celebrate their stirring performances at The Rotary District 5170 Interact Club Speech Contest held this Spring at the ILSP office. From left to right: Rotary Club Speech Chair Ms. Thelma Austin; Contestant Miranda; 1st Place Felicia; 2nd Place Davon; 3rd Place Cynthia; Head Trainer Mr. Jemerson.

ILSP Computer Classes

To enroll in ILSP Computer Classes, ILSP seniors must sign up with their trainers. Computer classes will be held at the ILSP Office, 2647 International Blvd., Suite 312
Oakland.

For more information, contact:
Mr. Jemerson at 510-434-2445.

Who We Are

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ILSP's mission is to provide every eligible youth in foster care with independent living skills training to assist in the transition to a successful, independent lifestyle.
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Click here for ILSP Eligibility Info.

Our services include education, employment, and life skills training.
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Questions?
see our FAQ

ILSP Calendar

Click here for a copy of the current ILSP Calendar.

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