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.
To provide every eligible youth in foster care with independent living skills training to assist in their transition to a successful, independent lifestyle.
Activities
Pre-emancipation Life Skills Classes: Weekly life skills and emancipation planning classes covering education and employment, communication skills, health care, rights and responsibilities, financial literacy, and more.
Program H.O.P.E.: Helps current and former foster youth transition into successful adulthood by providing employment and educational opportunities.
Teen Health Center: Provides routine medical evaluations, health education services, and referrals for mental health services to current and former foster youth and youth on probation ages 16-21.
Higher Education Application Assistance: Individual support and assistance in preparing college applications.
Scholarship Application Assistance: Workshops and individual assistance in researching and applying for scholarships at all levels of higher education.
Description
A federal and state funded program, organized by the Alameda County Department of Social Services, provides training and services to young people referred by their child welfare worker or probation officer.
