Foster Care Bridge Program Impact Brief
In 2018, YMCA Childcare Resource Service (YMCA CRS) began administering the Foster Care Bridge Program in San Diego County to help caregivers of children in foster care, ages 0-5, find […]
New Executive Director Announced at Beach and Bay Family YMCA
Leane Marchese has been named the new Executive Director of the Beach and Bay Family YMCA in Pacific Beach, the organization announced recently. Marchese was chosen for the role after […]
Meet Lupe**
“When I first met Lupe, she would sit on the couch and stare blankly. I would try and engage with her, she would grunt, make screams or use babble words. […]
Put a Little Spice in Your Life!
Using herbs and spices is a great way to enhance the flavor of your food without adding fat, salt, or sugar. You can start practicing now to find which spices, […]
5 Tips for Tranquil Mealtimes
The start of the school year brings new children to our child care sites. How exciting! You may have already started implementing family style meals at your site. If you […]
Let’s Go Healthy Food Hunting! (Physical Activity)
Physical activity and learning are great done together! For this Healthy Food Hunt, children will learn the names of fruits and vegetables while getting a good workout as they move […]
A Voice for Youth Before Congress
On July 16, 2019, YMCA Youth & Family Services staff David Baker testified before Congress at the House Committee on Education and Labor, Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Human Services to support […]
Connections Creative for Giving Tuesday
About Connections Creative GIVING TUESDAY POP-UP SHOP BY #CONNECTIONSCREATIVE To help young creatives realize their economic potential and understand their entrepreneurial options, we partnered with five young artists to create […]
Y Stories – Military Families
Stories to ShareMembers and Staff Who Serve More than 6,500 military members and their families belong to the Y in San Diego County. In November, we celebrate National Veterans and […]
YMCA Childcare Resource Service Awarded Federal Grant to Strengthen Families
By: Kristin Maldonado About Strengthening Families The YMCA Childcare Resource Service was recently awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children, Youth, and […]
