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I always knew that I would attend college. The
only problem was how to pay for everything. Receiving grants and scholarships
from school and government programs, including ILP, has made attending college
possible. The money I receive from ILP for books and supplies really comes in
handy. ILP also offers other resources but you have to find out about them. Your
life is your responsibility.
Being in foster care has its negative side as well as some
benefits. I was in foster care since age 10. I was lucky to have had only
two placements. Being a foster child gave me the opportunity to be in ILP, which
has benefited my education.
I just completed my first year of college. I have experienced
lots of things and met lots of new people. Among one of my experiences is the
experience of living in the dorms. I lived with three other young women with
different personalities. We had good times and bad. Life is like a roller
coaster. There are ups and downs, but I think that everything I experienced has
made me a stronger person.
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How Can the
Youth Development Services Help 
Am I Eligible? 
