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Life Skills Education | Independent Living Skills Program - CCC EHSD

1875 Arnold Drive, Suite 200, Martinez, CA 94553

Eligibility

Dependent/Ward of the Court in out-of-home placement; ages 16-21 (current or former foster care youth)

Required documents

None

Hours

Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm

Languages

English and Spanish; language line available

Application process

CSW sends a completed Transitional Independent Living Plan and SOC158A to ILSP for intake to start services

Fees

None

Service area

Contra Costa County

Description

Provides workshops and services to older youth in the foster care system in preparation for emancipation. Youth remain eligible to receive after care services until their 21st birthday. Participants learn financial literacy, education and vocational resources, referrals to Transitional Housing Programs (dependent on age), apply for college and fill out job applications. Website has extensive information for foster youth leaving the foster care system.

Providing organization

Contra Costa County Employment and Human Services

Provides services that support and protect adults, children, families and the elderly and promote independence and self-sufficiency. The department includes Workforce Services, Children & Family Services, and Aging & Adult Services. No direct services are provided at this location. Information is available about social services and financial assistance programs, and about the appropriate office at which to make application.