Independent Living Program (ILP)
Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) – Youth Development Services
The Los Angeles County Independent Living Program helps eligible current and former foster and probation youth prepare for adulthood and self-sufficiency. ILP can provide need-based assistance and referrals related to education, employment, housing, transportation, life skills, healthcare, and other transition needs. Youth work with an ILP/Transition Coordinator to identify goals, complete a Transitional Independent Living Plan (TILP), and request available services. Assistance is based on individual need and available funding.
Who it is for
- Ages: 16-20
- Where you can use it: Los Angeles (city)
- How you get it: Both
- Cost: Free
Youth ages 16–20 may qualify if they were in an eligible foster care placement between ages 16–18; were under a relative legal guardianship and receiving Kin-GAP services between ages 16–18; were under a non-related legal guardianship granted by Dependency Court on or after their 8th birthday; or meet another qualifying ILP pathway, including certain youth adopted after age 16. Eligibility applies to qualifying DCFS and Probation youth, and only an ILP/Transition Coordinator can officially verify eligibility. Services are based on demonstrated need and availability of funding.