Tuesday, November 18th, from 9:30 until 12:30, at the ILSP office, 2647 International Blvd, Suite 312, Oakland. This training is provided in partnership with Seneca Center & Chabot College FKCE.
Our mission is to help emancipated youth make successful transitions into adulthood and living independently.
activities
Teen Health Center: Drop-in medical advice, family planning, pap smear testing, vision testing, blood pressure screens, diabetes screening and counseling, sports exams, weight management, asthma education, and more.
Transitional Housing : In partnership with the Alameda County Social Services agency and other youth providers, Beyond Emancipation places former foster youth in transitional housing or in the homes of caring volunteer adults and families. In addition, BE provides referrals to other housing opportunities.
Access to Education: Provides support and assistance to students in secondary & post-secondary education. Guides students through college application process and provides support through the college experience.
Employment Skills Help: In addition to providing resume review and job search assistance, BE refers clients to employment focused agencies such as Pivotal Point.
Life Skills Instruction: BE provides free life skills classes (such as financial literacy training) for our clients. BE also works to find mentors for interested youth.
Leadership Development Opportunities (Youth Engagement): BE is an active member in Alameda County's youth engagement strategy, a cutting edge program whereby former and current foster youth voice their opinions and provide their perspective in the creation and oversight of programs and policies in Alameda County affecting foster care and after care.
description
Formerly known as the Alameda County Independent Living Skills Program Auxiliary, BE was founded in 1996 as a way of expanding services for former foster youth who were no longer eligible for county support services because they had aged out of care when they turned 18.
