The YDSD Contractors also provides services to youth ages 14 and 15. The Contractors provide a minimum of 30 hours of tutoring within 6 months of the Initial Educational Assessment. Youth who are assessed to be functioning below the content standards of the California High School Exit Exam in English Language Arts (10th grade State standards) and Mathematics (8th grade State standards) are eligible to receive tutoring services. The Contractors utilize the Individualized Multilevel Tutoring Curriculum. Tutoring services are provided at the home of the Youth's caregiver or at a local community site such as a public library. Youth participation in tutoring is voluntary.

Free Tutoring Services:  Youth ages 14 through 20 can be referred for an academic assessment to test the youth’s academic level.  Up to 50 hours of tutoring may be provided for youth ages 14 and 15.  If at youth 16 to 20 tests below grade level they will be referred back to their Transition (ILP) Coordinator in the regional office. 

 All youth who have passed the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) should NOT be referred for an academic assessment.   

 The referral process requires the Children’s Social Worker (CSW) to provide a Transition Independent Living Plan (TILP) and DCFS 5557 to the Transition (ILP) Coordinator in their regional office.  For More information contact the CSW, the Transition (ILP) Coordinator in the regional DCFS Office or call 213-351-0100 or 1-877-MY-ILP-411.