"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 .....
ILSP is MOVING!!!
As of December 22, 2008, ILSP will be at our new location at 675 Hegenberger, Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94621. 
ILSP Book Money
It's too late for fall book money. As of Oct 1st, all colleges in our area have begun their fall classes. This means that it is too late to request fall book money. The only exception is for late-starting classes fall semester classes where you can provide proof of a late start date.

It's not too soon to plan ahead for Spring Semester Remember: book money is awarded only twice a year. If your school is on the quarter system, you can choose two out of three quarters to receive book money. You can, for example, receive funds in August and September 2008 and once again either in January or March 2009.

You do not need to fill out the forms for book money again unless your address and/or your phone number have changed.

Book money does not come to you automatically. You need to provide your class schedule (and your transcript if you are a returning student) in order to receive these funds.

When will applications for Spring Book money be accepted?

If you are a returning student, you must submit an unofficial transcript that shows your cumulative GPA in order to request book money funds. Your current GPA is determined after your instructors have graded your final exams.Your cumulative GPA must be at least 2.0 to receive the book award.  If you are a new student, you need to turn in a computer-generated class schedule along with two book money forms. Click here to learn how you can apply.

How much book money will I receive? Click here and scroll down to find out.
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. Call 261-4102 for more info.   Click here to learn more.
Happy Halloween!

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Happy Halloween from Mr. J, Ramona, and all of us at ILSP!


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. Click here for a copy of her ILSP graduation speech.


Rock the Runway Show

Mr. Jemerson - Rock the Runway Fashion Show

Mr. Jemerson with a $1,000 donation for the Rock The Runway fashion show from the Oakland Black Firefighter Association. Thank you to all our friends at the Association!


ILSP Computer Classes


To enroll in ILSP Computer Classes, ILSP seniors must sign up with their trainers. 


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.
read more about what we offer

Questions?
see our FAQ

ILSP Calendar

Click here for a copy of the current ILSP Calendar.

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