Independent Living Program Requirements
The independent living program ilp provides financial assistance and services to current and former foster probation youth 16 20 years of age who have been determined to be ilp eligible by an ilp transition coordinator.
Independent living program requirements. The programs help with independent living and self sufficiency in the areas of employment finances meals and housing. Independent living program ilp the independent living program was authorized by the foster care independence act of 1999 public law 106 169. The ilp provides training services and benefits to assist current and former foster youth in achieving self sufficiency prior to and after leaving the foster care system. Chafee housing program provides money for housing based on need.
Independent living housing subsidy program subsidy to help with housing for up to 30 months after 12 months the amount of assistance gradually decreases for the next 18 months for a total of 30 months support to transition to living independently.