Successful Transitions Resource Center

Teens, ages 15 to 18

Housing

In this section, you will find a variety of resources to assist teens and young adults with housing, such as shelters and transitional living programs in San Diego County.

Please note:

The resources and services in this directory are provided by external partners and not by San Diego Center for Children.

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Child Welfare Services: Extended Foster Care

Extended Foster Care (EFC) provides support to foster care youth up to their 21st birthday. This provides foster youth with an opportunity to have increased responsibilities and independence, which will help prepare them for self sufficiency.

1 (866) 457-4636

North County Lifeline: LifeSpring House

The LifeSpring House and Apartments provide transitional housing for young people turning 18 and aging out of the foster care system. We provide housing for up to two years for young adults ages 18-24 as they cross the bridge between foster living and full independence. Life Spring also helps support residents’ young families with housing, as well as employment and financial goals.

(760) 842-6261

Shakti Rising: Transformational Recovery Program

Shakti Rising’s belief in the power of women and girls to change the world is supported by substantive research and significant trends. An investment in women and girls has greater economic and social returns than any other, with women and girls being more likely to use the resources they have to improve the lives of those around them.

(619) 501-2746

Second Chance: Affordable Housing Connections Program

In addition to our outstanding facilities, Second Chance offers a variety of programs, including the Affordable Housing Connections Program, assisting individuals and families.

(619) 839-0938

Second Chance: Sober Living Program

Helping our clients learn to help themselves. It’s critical to our operating philosophy, and is immediately evident in our sober living facilities. With eight alcohol and drug free homes owned and operated by Second Chance in the San Diego area, residents can be housed in a supportive environment as they transition to permanent employment and housing. They learn to care appropriately for their living space as on-site resident managers oversee tenant and property maintenance at each house.

(619) 234-8888

Walden Family Services: Transitional Housing Program Plus Foster Care (THP+FC)

Walden’s Transitional Housing Program + Foster Care is a licensed comprehensive transitional housing program that provides services in the form of supervised apartment or host family living.

(619) 584-5777

New Alternatives: Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+)

The mission of New Alternatives- Transitional Housing Program Plus (THP+) is to assist and empower former foster and probation youth as they transition into adulthood by providing safe and affordable housing and comprehensive, individualized support services. As a participant-driven program, THP+ supports youth in fostering their unique talents. THP+ affords participants the greatest amount of freedom while actively working toward personal goals.

(619) 615-0701

Dreams for Change: Safe Parking Program-San Diego Lot

The Safe Parking Program provides a safe parking environment and supportive services for transitional homeless living in their vehicles for overnight stays. Family advocates construct an action plan with each participant placing emphasis on permanent housing solutions, employment, training, emergency supports and asset stabilization and building.

Please call (619) 497-0236 before arriving at a location.

Doors of Change: Housing Program

Doors of Change is an intensive program for homeless males ages 18-24. In addition to receiving safe housing in a residential setting for 18-36 months, participants attend a mandatory six month outpatient drug/alcohol rehab program, individual and group therapy, music therapy, and NA and AA meetings.

(619)-736-1243

Dreams for Change: Safe Parking Program-Balboa Avenue Lot

The Safe Parking Program provides a safe parking environment and supportive services for transitional homeless living in their vehicles for overnight stays. Family advocates construct an action plan with each participant placing emphasis on permanent housing solutions, employment, training, emergency supports and asset stabilization and building.

Please call (619) 497-0236 before arriving at a location.

Balboa Ave, CA (Call for exact location.)

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Use the tools below to find the housing resources that fit your unique set of needs.

  • Type of Need

  • Region

  • Services Specifically For

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The resources and services in this directory are provided by external partners and not by San Diego Center for Children.

Funded by the Generosity of

Bank of America

St. Germaine Children's Charity

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Disclaimer

We do not endorse any specific organization listed nor are we responsible for ensuring the quality of the services listed. Users should always select services at their own discretion. Additionally, this information is subject to change as funding for programs can shift over time, though we do our very best to keep the resource center as up-to-date as possible.

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