Independent Living Program

The Independent Living Program (ILP) began serving Skagit County Foster Care youth in 2000 and expanded in 2001 to include Whatcom, Island, San Juan and Snohomish counties.  Youthnet also serves other at-risk youth by county, private, or tribal contract.  Our philosophy is a mentor based program individualized to each youth and is community based.  During the intake process the youth is assessed, goals are created with youth, family and staff input, then an individualized plan is created and put into action.

ILP supports youth with assistance in the following areas:

• Transitional and permanent housing

• Money management and budgeting

• Health-hygiene

• Transportation

• Resume assistance and job referral

• Educational planning

• Interpersonal skills

• Pregnancy prevention

• Parenting & childcare

http://www.independence.wa.gov/programs/ilp.asp - Washington State's website about the Independent Living (IL) program can help you get the skills you need to succeed in life on your own.

http://www.caseylifeskills.org/ - Casey Life Skills - Free and easy to use tools to help young people prepare for adulthood. The life skills assessments provide instant feedback. Customized learning plans provide a clear outline of next steps, and the accompanying teaching resources are available for free or at a minimal cost.

updated 20071108