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 .....

NEW Resource Guide for Youth

Beyond Emancipation has created a valuable Resource Guide for Youth in Transition. Click here to download a copy.

ILSP Book Money

Questions about textbook money for Spring 2009?

First, click here for Frequently Asked Questions about book money.

Still have questions? Call BE at 510-667-7694 and ask to speak to Neina.

It's time to plan for Spring Semester book money. 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. 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.

New students? Click here for forms you will need to fill out to receive book money

Returning students? You do not need to fill out forms for book money again unless the college you attend or your address has changed. Click here to find out what else you need to submit.

How much will I receive? After the first semester, it depends on your GPA.For more information -Click here

Scholarship Opportunities

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

ILSP Has Moved !

ILSP has moved to 675 Hegenberger, Suite 100, Oakland, CA 94621. The new phone number for ILSP is 510-667-7696 and the new fax number is 510-667-7629

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 510-667-7696.

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.
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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