About the Conference

Over 600 professionals from across the country working in the areas of independent living and transitional living programs and services will gather together to share their knowledge, experiences, and creativity in order to pursue their common goals -- offering compassionate and effective human services to the youth and families they work with.  If you are one of the dedicated professionals who share these goals, this conference is your opportunity to:

• Hear about promising practices from across the country
• Work together to explore effective solutions for working with young people
• Learn about collaborations such as Shared Youth Vision
• Participate in site visits to exemplary local programs
• Connect with your colleagues and take advantage of networking and collaboration opportunities.

Who Should Attend

• State Independent Living Coordinators
• Federal Transitional Living Program Grantees
• Professionals in the fields of Independent Living and Transitional Living
• Child Advocates
• Supervisors, Administrators, Policy Makers, Educators
• Other Social Services Providers Who Work with Youth

The United States Department of Health and Human Services, Administration on Children, Youth and Families, Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau, Family and Youth Services Bureau

The University of Oklahoma National Child Welfare Resource Center for Youth Development (NCWRCYD),
A service of the USDHHS Children's Bureau

Follow the links in the navigation bar at the top of this page to learn more about exhibitor information and registration, hotel reservations, conference schedule, and conference participant registration.

About San Diego

California's second largest city and the United States' seventh largest, San Diego boasts a citywide population of nearly 1.3 million residents and more than 2.8 million residents countywide. Within its borders of 4,200 sq. miles, San Diego County encompasses 18 incorporated cities and numerous other charming neighborhoods and communities, including downtown's historic Gaslamp Quarter, Little Italy, Coronado, La Jolla, Del Mar, Carlsbad, Escondido, La Mesa, Hillcrest, Barrio Logan, Chula Vista just to name a few.

San Diego is renowned for its idyllic climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and a dazzling array of world-class family attractions. Popular attractions include the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park, Sea World San Diego and LEGOLAND California. San Diego offers an expansive variety of things to see and do, appealing to guests of all ages from around the world.

Join us in sunny San Diego in June 2009

Click here to see for yourself why San Diego was the #1 choice to host the 2009 National Pathways to Adulthood Conference.