Independent Living Program (ILP) Services

The County of Riverside is seeking proposals from qualified parties to provide Independent Living Program (ILP) services for the County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS). The primary goal of the ILP is to provide training, services, and programs to assist current and former foster youth achieve self-sufficiency prior to and after leaving the foster care system. The program aims to increase the number of emancipating youth who obtain an education, are employed, and have stable housing and lifelong connections with reliable relatives and non-relatives. The contract is for a period of five years, with an option for annual renewal based on mutually acceptable services, cost adjustments, and County requirements. • The ILP services will be provided to approximately 500 In-Care Youth and 250 After-Care Youth annually. • The program will include participation in workshops, seminars, and special events. • The contractor will be responsible for providing ILP Life Skills Services to increase the number of youth receiving services. • The contract will be awarded to a single vendor, Oak Grove.