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 .....

Spring 2010 Book Money Applicants Are Encouraged to Apply by January 14th. Late Applicants Will Be Considered Up to 30 Days After Classes Begin.

ILSP Will Pay for Your College Textbooks

If you were in the foster care or juvenile probation system in Alameda County, you may be eligible for financial assistance to buy your textbooks.

The term "Book Money" covers 3 different programs:

1) Textbook & Uniform Reimbursement
2) Textbook Stipends to College Bookstore of Choice
3) Textbook Grants to Students

Click here to get the Book Money Application for all three of the programs listed above. Please note this link contains the forms for a complete application,* which includes the Book Money Request Form, Authorization to Release Form, and Your Current Class Schedule.

* Some applications require more items to be considered complete.

If you still have questions, click here for the Book Money A to Z Guide.

If your contact information has changed, please complete a Change of Address Form.

Scholarship Opportunities

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

UPDATED Resource Guide for Youth in Transition

Beyond Emancipation has updated its invaluableResource Guide for Youth in Transition. Click here to download a copy.

Featured Students

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Shanita Talton, 2008 ILSP Grad, is currently studying Social Welfare, Ethnic Studies, and Administrative Education at UC Berkeley. Shanita 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 510-667-7696.

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 2009-10 ILSP Events Calendar.

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