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| | ILP HOME PAGE |
 | | The Independent Living Program, or ILP, is a Title IV-E, federally-funded, state-administered, program to prepare foster care youth, ages 16-21, for their transition from foster care to independence, e.g. |
 | | The Independent Living Program (ILP) was initially authorized by Public Law 99-272, through the addition of section 477 to Title IV-E of the Social Security Act. |
 | | The primary purpose of the IL program is to make every effort possible to reduce or eliminate the instances of homelessness, poverty, delinquent or criminal behavior, and non-marital childbirth and to increase employability, high school graduation rates, enrollment in post-secondary or vocational intuitions and successful transition to adulthood. |
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