How are youth referred?
Youth are referred to Placer ILP by their county social worker and/or probation officer. Their worker will submit an ILP referral form, along with a Transition to Independence Living Plan (TILP) that is completed with the youth, and updated every 6 months. If a youth no longer has a social worker/probation officer, and still qualifies for ILP services, they can self-refer by reaching out to Placer ILP directly. Email or call 916.251.9208
How long can youth receive ILP services?
If a youth is referred at age 14 or 15, they will need to qualify again at the age of 16 to remain eligible until age 21. Once a youth is eligible for ILP services, at or after age 16, they will always be eligible and can access services until their 2ist birthday - even if their court case closes.
What if a youth moves from Placer County to another county/state?
ILP services are typically provided in the county in which the youth resides. If a youth moves outside of Placer County, the Placer ILP staff will work with the social worker/probation officer to provide a warm hand-off to the ILP in the new county of residence.
Does ILP provide housing?
If a youth is a Non-Minor Dependent (NMD) receiving extended foster care/ AB12 benefits, ILP staff will work closely with the youth and their assigned social worker/probation officer and team, to explore housing providers and options that meet their AB12 compliance. If a youth is not eligible for, or participating in AB12 services, Placer ILP will explore housing resources and options that are available to the youth - including helping to submit referrals to local housing agencies, providing affordable housing resource list, and other funding sources that may be available for current, or former, foster youth.
How does a youth join ILP workshop sessions?
Placer ILP offers weekly zoom workshops and monthly in-person events. Most of the information is provided on the monthly workshop flyer (under Documents & Resources tab). For the zoom link or specific meeting location information, please have the youth reach out to their assigned ILP worker.
