# 104 Washakie Street
P.O. Box #945
Ft. Washakie, WY 82514
Ph: (307) 332-6591/6592
Fax (307) 332-6593
Email: info@shoshonedfs.com
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ILP Department: Lori McLeod Independent Living Program serves young adults ages 16-21, who may benefit from assistance in acquiring skills and resources necessary to become self-sufficient. |
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| ILP Services are designed to meet individual’s needs, and motivated young adults are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities available to them through this program. Through a youth developed philosophy, the ILP strives to create a safe and supportive environment with opportunities for young people to learn and practice skills. Youth are actively involved in the program as they develop, implement and evaluate their own individualized plans. Independent Living Life Skills Training Eligibility Checklist: Is the youth:  Age 16 years or older?Currently in a court-ordered placement* or has been in a court-ordered placement at sometime in their life?Less than age 21 years old?In need of life skills to become self-sufficient and independent? If you marked all answers as yes, the youth is eligible for ILP services up to age 21. To access services you will need to make a referral to your local Lifenet agency. (ESDFS-ILP Program) * Court-ordered placement is defined as placement in foster family homes, relative care, group homes, emergency shelters, residential facilities, child care institutions, and pre-adoptive homes. Note: Youth in foster care with one of Wyoming’s tribes also qualifies for ILP services. Independent Living Financial Assistance Checklist: Is the youth: Working with the ILP Coordinator for at least a month?Involved in a program of education/employment at least (35) hours per week?Responsible with current sources of income?If you marked all answers as yes, the youth may be eligible for financial assistance. Financial assistance includes housing, education, transportation, and any other support that will encourage youth to obtain self-sufficiency. Independent Living Stipend Eligibility Checklist: Is the youth: At least 17 ½ years old?Currently in foster care?Currently enrolled in ILP skills training?In the legal custody of DFS?In a program of education and/or employment (35) hours per week? Have you contacted the youth’s DFS caseworker to determine appropriateness of a referral?If you marked all answers yes, the youth may be eligible for the ILP stipend, sponsored by DFS. The ILP coordinator and DFS will determine the youth’s readiness/appropriateness for the program. Note: Non-DFS youth are not eligible for the ILP stipend. Youth must be in care and custody of Wyoming DFS. |
FOSTER CARE INDIVUAL INDIAN MONIES INDEPENDENT LIVING 
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FOSTER CARE
Foster Care Application
Continuum Training Hours Record
IIM
Distribution Plan Request
DP Packet
Income Verification
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