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Individualized
Transition
Skills Program

Empowering youth
for a better future.

Individualized Transition Skills Program (ITSP) aims to improve the quality of life for Transition Age Youth by providing responsive, efficient, and high-quality public services that promote self-sufficiency, well-being, and financial security of individuals within their communities.

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Our Services

 Through our ITSP program, we provide personalized, in-home assistance to foster youth, helping them achieve stability and independence. By offering consistent support and resources, we are improving educational success and reducing the likelihood of homelessness among foster youth.​

1

Education

We assist clients in checking their credits to ensure they are on track to graduate, help with credit recovery, and provide resources for tutoring, if needed. We also guide them in setting career goals, applying for FAFSA, and completing applications for technical programs, community colleges, or universities.

2

Employment

We help clients obtain vital documents (CA ID and SSC), complete job applications, create resumes, and prepare for interviews by providing clothes and practicing communication skills. We also offer tips on time management, completing hiring paperwork, and job retention strategies.

3

Housing Stability

We assist clients with LA County transitional housing applications, provide thorough guidance on apartment hunting, offer insightful advice on selecting the right roommate, and connect them with essential resources to ensure a successful and stable transition out

of care.

4

Health and Well-Being

We assist clients in keeping their Medi-Cal up to date, accessing vital mental health resources, and building supportive daily practices that promote overall health and well-being, ensuring they have the tools needed for a healthier and more stable future.

5

Self-Advocacy

We help clients fully understand their rights, build a strong network of supportive adults, and expand their knowledge of valuable community resources, empowering them with the essential tools and connections they need to thrive as they transition into adulthood.

75%

Youth, who are

able to work, find

steady employment

Youth who, are able to work, find employment. This includes paid internships and part-time jobs if the youth are in school

97%
Youth who have experienced an increase
in safety skills

Youth demonstrate increase in knowledge of safety skills (substance abuse prevention, parenting skills, and pregnancy prevention)

88%
Youth who have an increased understanding
of holistic wellness

Youth who have a greater understanding of emotional, mental, social well-being, and interpersonal relationships

100%
Youth who have
access to community and social services

Youth who have access to community and/or social services while in foster care

Our Impact

Testimonials

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Community Partners

The Individualized Transition Skills Program (ITSP) aims to improve the quality of life for Transition Age Youth by providing responsive, efficient, and high-quality public services that promote self-sufficiency, well-being, and financial security within their communities. We could not achieve this mission without the invaluable support and assistance of our community partners, including:

The Alliance for Children's Rights
Public Counsel
Children's Law Center

 

Sponsors

Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS)

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