Important Things To Know
- If you choose to participate in the Transitional Independent Living Program (TILP), you’re not in foster care and will not have an Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) Child Safety Specialist.
- You’ll work with an Independent Living Specialist to get advice and assistance on life decisions, like applying for the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) or finding a place to live.
- Some financial help may be available for school-related expenses, job searches and housing costs.
- If you want to re-enter foster care or enroll in the Independent Living Subsidy Program (ILSP), you must go through TILP first.
- In order to participate in TILP you cannot already be working with a DCS Case Specialist.
Who’s Eligible For TILP? You’re eligible for TILP if you were in state foster care – in Arizona or any other state – or tribal foster care at age 16 or 17 and are now between 18 and 21 years old.
How Do I Sign Up? If you are not currently in foster care – and age 18, 19, or 20 – call DCS at (480) 651-3348 or email STA_referral@azdcs.gov
