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Each year, thousands of teens exit foster care with nowhere to turn.
At San Diego Youth Services, we help ensure that these youth have housing, independent living skills and a stable future through education and employment.
Independent Living Skills
The Independent Living Skills Program (ILS) provides former foster youth the tools and resources they need to transition smoothly into becoming independent and self-sufficient adults.
The program helps ensure that, upon exiting foster care, youth will be enrolled in college, vocational programs and/or be employed, as well as be in a stable housing situation.
Aftercare Services
Upon leaving the foster care system, aftercare services are available until a youth’s 21st birthday.
Such services may include: financial assistance for employment or educational purposes, housing assistance, scholarships, Medi-Cal, household items, gift cards and other resources, when possible.
Contact Our Team
Resource Family Team
Resource Family Agency
Youth Contact
Current or former foster youth ages 16-21 are invited to sign up for our Independent Living Skills program