Steps to Independent Living

Community Resources
    California Youth Connection (CYC)

    Casey Family Programs (CFP)

    Casey Life Skills

    Child Trends


County of Los Angeles 

Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk

Youth can apply and obtain certified copy birth certificate the same day, must be born 1964 to present , birth place LA County, and no legal name changes or adoption.  Currently, the cost for certified copy birth certificates is $17.00 dollars and original abstract exchanges are free if in good condition.

You can visit their website at: www.lavote.net and/or call the branch office for additional information.  Applications from website can only for be used for mail request. Link for Branch Office Location


How to apply for or renew an identification (ID) card

DMV issues two types of ID cards. A regular ID card valid for six years, and a senior citizen ID card valid for 10 years. To qualify for a senior citizen ID card, you must be age 62 or older.


The goals of the SSI Transition Project are to help California’s disabled youth make a successful transition from foster care, improve local practices in transition planning for disabled foster youth and develop a state and federal policy agenda to promote SSI utilization among foster youth in transition.


The MHSA represents a comprehensive approach to the development of community based mental health services and supports for the residents of California. The Mental Health Services Act addresses a broad continuum of prevention, early intervention and service needs and the necessary infrastructure, technology and training elements that will effectively support this system. To provide an orderly implementation of MHSA, the California Department of Mental Health planned for sequential phases of development for each of the components. 


  

         



Click "Teensource", You will find correct and important life-saving information on sexual health, relationships, and issues that affect you today. Find answers to your questions, hear directly from other teens in recorded interviews, watch streaming videos, take a virtual clinic tour, and even find a clinic near you. Protect yourself from sexually transmitted diseases, unintended pregnancy, and start making responsible choices today!

    

        


East San Gabriel Valley Regional Occupational Program & Technical Center (ESGVROP/TC)  is a public education service that provides practical, hands-on career preparation and career guidance. 

                      

The purpose of the ESGVROP/TC is to expand career opportunities by offering quality occupational education and guidance to the residents of their community. The goal of their staff is to help each student develop the technical, academic, and inter-personal skills needed to be successful in a career that will bring him or her personal satisfaction. Every course offers a unit on employment seeking skill, which includes the job application, resume, and interview preparation.


  

  Los Angeles, CA
 
Susan Jay, Ph.D.
  Clinical Director
  11500 W. Olympic Boulevard, Suite 500
  Los Angeles, CA 90064
  cppla@ahomewithin.org



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Youth Development Services Division and Independent Living Program (YDSD/ILP) L.A. COUNTY TRANSITION PARTNERSHIP

Thank you for visiting our Youth Development Program website.  Please continue to contact us with your comments and suggestions.  We need and welcome your participation to make this site a vibrant source of information for all youth transitioning from foster care in Los Angeles County.  If you have information to share on our site or experience a problem with the site (e.g. nonfunctioning link),  Please contact Jennifer Chuang via email at
chuanj@dcfs.lacounty.gov

The Youth Development Program receives a set budget every year from state and federal government sources.  Resources are distributed according to need and not as an entitlement. Since the budget is limited, please note that the services and benefits described in this website are available to eligible transitioning youth 16 - up to their 21st birthday in Los Angeles County, on a needs-basis, until all funds are spent for the fiscal year (the fiscal year ends June 30th).  There are some services available for youth 14 - 15.  Some of the resources are listed for your information and ARE NOT to be considered an endorsement by Los Angeles County.