Independent Living Program

The Independent Living Program (ILP) provides workshops and one-on-one guidance and support services through case management to help you prepare for independence. Our goal is to help you learn and experience the independent living skills necessary for adulthood.

Who is eligible?
– Youth in foster care ages 16-21
– Youth formally in foster care with housing vouchers ages 21-25

Services:
– Fun and interesting workshops on daily living, relationships, education and careers
– Incentives for attending and participating in the workshops
– One-on-one assistance with self sufficiency planning including housing, college and career decisions
– Housing stabilization funding for youth
– Special annual events that feature fun, hands-on learning

See Below for Workshop Dates

Register Below

March 19: Orangewood Foundation Tax Drop-off Site
— In Person

March 25: Musical Theater Dance Workshop w/Cassin Promise (Segerstrom Center of Arts)
— In Person

March 26: Orangewood Foundation Tax Drop-off Site
— In Person

March 28: Punching our Pain: Gloves for Grief
— In Person

April 2: Orangewood Foundation Tax Event
— In Person

April 8: Hip Hop Basics w/Cassin Promise
— In Person

April 9: Orangewood Foundation Tax Event
— In Person

April 22: Improv/Theater Games w/Cassin Promise
— In Person

April 29: Discussion on Substance Use and Self Care w/Abrazar
— In Person

April 29: Virtual Discussion on Substance Use and Self Care w/Abrazar
— Virtual

Enrichment Funds
Apply Here

Questions? Contact, Gerardo Marquez at gmarquez@orangewoodfoundation.org