Workshops & one-on-one support for young people from foster care
Are you currently in foster care or were you previously? The Independent Living Program (ILP) provides workshops and one-on-one guidance and support services to help you prepare for independence. Our goal is to help young people ages 16 to 21 learn and experience the independent living skills necessary for adulthood.
Learn more about ILP to see if the program is right for you!
Program partially funded by OC Social Services Agency.
Build Your Support System for Independence
EARN FINANCIAL INCENTIVES
Take advantage of opportunities to earn gift cards and more
LEARN LIFE SKILLS
Find out how to access transportation, sign a lease, and create a budget
IDENTIFY STRENGTHS
Meet twice a month with your Care Coordinator to reach your goals
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT
Receive nine months of personalized support with a Care Coordinator
PLAN FOR YOUR FUTURE
Get personalized career and education guidance and resources
GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Learn how to change your car oil, cook a meal, and more
PRIORITIZE SELF CARE
Get tips on healthy relationships, communication, & your mental health
BECOME INTERDEPENDENT
Take control of your own life while building a community of trust and support
This Is Rising Tide
What Will You Receive from Rising Tide?
If your application is approved, we’ll help you move into a safe, affordable apartment owned by Orangewood Foundation. We’ll also help you cover bills while you look for a job.
If your application is approved, we’ll help you move into a safe, affordable apartment owned by Orangewood Foundation. We’ll also help you cover bills while you look for a job.
Safe Apartments from Orangewood Partners
We offer shared living spaces in two apartment complexes: Flanders Pointe and Orange Tree.
Move-In Costs & Basic Furnishings Covered
We can help cover a month of utility bills and get you set up with pots, pans, and basic furnishings.
One-on-One Employment Support
We’ll work with you to help build your interview skills so you can find a job and start earning income.
Continued Support from Orangewood Programs
We’ll connect you with other programs from the Orangewood Foundation so you’ll get all the support you need.
Ready to Get Started?
First, make sure ILP is right for you. You must be:
16-21 years old
A current or former dependent in Orange County
Currently in foster care, extender foster care, or in Kin-GAP
Currently living in Orange County
Young Adults on probation are eligible even if you were never in foster care
If you are eligible, reach out to your social worker to get a referral for ILP! Need more help? Drop by the Orangewood Resource Center or contact us.
Sign Up for ILP Workshops & Events
Rising Tide Program Partners
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Here’s How We Served Orange County
840
young people attended ILP workshops
192
young people benefited from case management
$27k
was used to help young people find safe housing in emergency situations
$246k
in funding helped young people pay move-in costs in 2023
Rising Tide Program Gallery
Want to Help? Become a Partner.
Orangewood Foundation needs people with your expertise to lead ILP workshops to help young people build independence. Share your skills, organization, or business to help make a difference in Orange County. Find out how you can become a partner!
Read Their Stories & Imagine a Better Future
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Alongside everything, I’ve been exploring necessary vision care with my ILP case manager. It’s important to me to stay on top of my health, and they’ve been really helpful in guiding me through the process.
Even with all the work and school, I try to make time for myself. I like playing video games and going to the theater. Recently, I got to see a free play, thanks to an invite from the Orangewood Foundation ILP Workshop & Events program.
N.B. • Young Person
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I’ve been working hard to build a better life for myself. In just a month, I worked with the Orangewood Foundation team to get my California ID, permit, and driver’s license. Now I can drive to work and school, which makes my day a lot easier.
I want to become a pilot, and I know that if I work hard and stay focused, I can make this dream come true. My journey is all about perseverance and hope. I’ve made a lot of progress and keep working hard every day to reach my goals.
M.B. • Young Person
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