1. What services do you provide?
Empowerment and leadership programs for women who are rebuilding their lives from domestic violence, homelessness, and other major life challenges. We also provide our foundational program Leap to Confidence for helping professionals.
2. Who is eligible for your services?
Women who are rebuilding their lives and who meet the criteria on our Readiness Checklist. They also may be receiving services from our community partners or they can be referred by a program graduate.
3. Where do you provide your programs?
Programs are currently delivered online on Zoom. In November 2022 we will be transitioning back to in person classes first in North County then to central San Diego.
4. How is the Leap to Success’ approach different than other organizations?
Historically, the response to addressing the issue of domestic violence and other trauma has been crisis management oriented. Emergency shelters and services, transitional housing programs, counseling, and case management exist to help, but after the crisis, there is little support and focus to move people into self-sufficiency.
5. Do you charge for your programs?
No. Our current programs are available at no cost to the women who meet our Readiness Checklist. Our programs for providers and helping professionals are available for a fee.
6. Can I visit your classes?
We hold our classes online and will be transitioning back to in person locations soon. Because of confidentiality, we do not allow visitors to our programs. Our supporters and partners are invited to attend graduation ceremonies.
7. What is the time limit of your support services?
We have a saying at Leap to Success that we hate to say goodbye—so we don’t! We encourage our graduates to be part of our ongoing supportive community by attending Empowerment Circles, which are group sessions offered twice a week, with no end date! Each session has a mix of participants, from women who graduated recently, to women who graduated five years ago! We love that they come back and share their growth, successes, and challenges.
8. Can I refer someone I know to your programs?
Our referrals come from our community partners and program graduates. For women who’ve experienced trauma we want to ensure that they are receiving the services they need including shelter, safety and counseling.
9. Do you offer your programs outside of San Diego?
We are so glad you asked! We now offer a Trainer Certification program and train and license others to use our Leap to Confidence curriculum with women in their locations across the country.
10. How can I support your work?
There are many ways to help Leap to Success! We welcome donations of any monetary amount, and you can access our secure portal here:
or mail a check to:
Leap to Success
5205 Avenida Encinas, Suite A
Carlsbad, CA 92008
Learn about our Circle of Hope sponsorship program to get personally involved.
9. Do you need volunteers?
Yes, we are looking for volunteers with specific skills. We also love to work with Service Clubs who focus on working with women. Please see our Service Clubs page.
10. Do you accept donations of clothes, furniture and other goods?
No, we do not, however, many of our community partners have thrift shops and the means to accept donations.
11. I still have questions. How can I reach you?
You can call us at: 760-710-9510 or email us.
Thank you for your interest!
