Steps to Independent Living


 

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.
 

SSI

if you are aware of the recent law that was passed concerning transitioning youth and SSI (AB 1331)? Attached is an information sheet regarding AB 1331
 

      Avenues of Independence Call for Stories       

                      
 

 

 

Hispanic Chamber Celebrates Life of Chavez

Hispanic Paper "La Prensa Popular" Article on DCFS Community Worker

Important information about student loans and Chafee vouchers.

www.icanaffordcollege.com is developed to directly connect students and potential students with financial aid offices in students' area to get one-on-one assistance with the financial aid application process.  Or, call a toll-free helpline at 1-800-987-ICAN (4226). 

Emancipated youth may benefit from utility companies for California Alternative Rate for Energy (CARE) based on household income.  CARE reduces the utility deposits, service establishment fee and monthly rate by 20% for all gas and electric companies.  Household income guideline to qualify is: 1 to 2 persons up to $23,400; 3 persons up to $27,500; 4 persons up to $33,100.  

Vocational Training Services for ILP Eligible Youth !!!  

Youth Opportunity Program - GOODWILL INDUSTRIES of Southern California is offering Transitional Services for Youth 14-21 years old.  To register for services, please contact Connie Link or Adrian Figueroa at (323)  223-1211 ext. 2335.

Visit www.youthcomm.org for more information about a foster youth written publication, Represent, and other publications dedicated to child welfare.

Vstreet.com is a Web site that teaches teens valuable life skills  and at the same time, gives them a place to call home.  Youth can join the site for $24.00 per year.

        Johnny Madrid, Stanford student wins Truman Scholarship

Check out this youth website!!

A resource for foster & emancipated youth in Northern California.

 

 

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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.