Independent Living Skills ( I.L.S. ) & Workforce Investment Act ( W.I.A ) Program

The goal of the ILS / WIA Program is to assist current and former foster and probation youth transition to successful and responsible adulthood, by providing educational support, workforce development, supportive case management, and life skills training.

The ILS/WIA Program provides services in two Tiers.

Tier I is the Independent Living Skills ( ILS ) services.

• Case management

• Supportive services in the areas of housing

• Transportation, and emergency assistance

• Job searching and opportunities to attend basic life skills classes and workshops.

Tier 2 is the Workforce Investment Act ( WIA ) services.

Youth who need additional support in the area of employment readiness and want to improve their employability enroll into WIA.

WIA provides intensive job readiness and case management services which include:

• Work readiness classes and workshops

• Job shadowing

• Paid internships, college preparation, and intensive job placement.

Current or Former Foster and Probation Youth ages 16 to 21 years of age who live in the North Central and Central Regions of San Diego are eligible to receive services.
Please call

(619) 683-9340 ext. 16 to speak to the ILS/WIA Intake Specialist about case management services or

(619) 683-9340 ext. 14 to speak to the ILS/WIA Training Coordinator about:

• Classes

• Workshops and other activities.

For all other inquiries, please call the ILS/WIA Program Manager at 619-683-9340 ext. 24.

North Central: Zip Codes Name of Area
92037 La Jolla
92106 Point Loma
92107 Ocean Beach
92108 Mission Valley
92109 Pacific/Mission Beach
92110 Morena/Old Town/Bay Park
92111 Linda Vista/Clairemont/Kearny
92117 Clairemont
92119 Navajo/San Carlos
92120 Grantville/Del Cerro
92121 Mira Mesa/Sorrento Valley
92122 University City
92123 Serra Mesa/Mission Village
92124 Tierrasanta
92126 Mira Mesa
92130 Carmel Valley
92131 Scripps Miramar Ranch
92133 Naval Training Center
92140 Marine Corps Recruiting Depot
92145 Miramar

Central: Zip Codes Name of Area
92101 Downtown
92102 Golden Hill/Southeast
92103 Hillcrest/Mission Hills
92104 North Park
92105 East San Diego
92113 Southeast/Logan Heights
92114 Encanto
92115 College Grove
92116 Norma Heights/Kensington
92134 Naval Medical Center
92136 Pier Area
92139 Paradise Hills

Central Region Site:
Youth & Family Transition Center
3878 Old Town Avenue, Suite 200 (upstairs)
San Diego, CA 92110
619-683-9340

North Central Region Site:
ACCESS, Inc.
2612 Daniel Avenue
San Diego, CA 92111
858-560-0871