Independent Living Program
Helping youth transitioning out of foster care thrive at home, at school and in their community.
About
For many youth transitioning out of foster care, the adult world can be overwhelming. They may not know how to find and keep a job, stay in school, find a place to live, manage money, cook nutritious food, or how to handle an emergency. They may not know where they will spend their birthday or Christmas.
The Independent Living Program (ILP) is a program for youth ages 14-21 in Marion and Yamhill Counties who are transitioning to adulthood from foster care. Youth are taught skills that will help prepare them to live independent, successful lives. Many have not had the opportunity to learn basic skills because of the lack of stability in their young lives.
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Our Stories
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Meet Jackie
Jackie has been with ISN since 2002. After working with other agencies, she found a great fit working with ISN. “Everyone was nice and seemed to want to help.” Jackie’s main goal was to find a job and have support to help explain her needs to her employer to make the...
Providence Medical Group RN Donates Diapers to Families in Need
Megan Monahan, a registered nurse with Providence Medical Group, was taking a Public Health Nursing course that required her to complete a project for practical experience in Public Health. She contacted Catholic Community Services and was introduced to the Mission...
ISN Joins SOLVE Beach Clean Up!
Care for the earth, our common home, is one of the Principles of Catholic Social Teaching. We believe that we must be guided by a concern for the environment to preserve it for generations to come. In April, ISN staff participated in the SOLVE Beach clean-up...