IL Resources for Youth
It is extremely important to us that our foster youth feel seen, heard, accepted, and supported. This page encompasses resources that we find beneficial for youth.
ILP FUNDS
D.R.E.A.M AMBASSADOR APPLICATION:
MONEY MANAGEMENT
SCHOLARSHIPS + EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
PROGRAMS
TEST PREP
FINANCIAL HEALTH CARE
HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Foster Youth to Independence Application
CLOTHING + SUPPORT
Garrett's Place
CAREER PLANNING, INTERNSHIPS + JOB OPPORTUNITIES
AFTER HIGH SCHOOL PREP
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCES
CAREER IDEAS
List of Careers
Job Hunting + Careers (YouTube Series)
SELF CARE ESSENTIALS
Cooking with Judiece (IL YouTube Series)
Supporting Your Mental Health In Uncertain Times
SELF DISCOVERY TOOLS
PODCASTS
MOTIVATIONAL
TRUE CRIME
COMEDY
FAMILY CONNECTIONS
DATING + HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
The Halls - A Web Series (two season web series which explores unhealthy masculinity, consent, homophobia, young fatherhood, unhealthy vs healthy relationships, trauma, and LGBT+ topics)
SafeHouse - Domestic Violence + Sexual Assault (crisis line 205-669-7233)