Youth Homelessness
At YMCA Youth and Family Services we believe all people should have a safe place to live, a reliable support system, a sense of purpose and connections to resources needed to […]
Impacts of Behavior Services
By: Martha H. I would like to tell you about a former child who attended my daycare and his story. C started with us in May 2017 at the age of […]
WE Are in it Together
Youth Passion + Social Issues= Change Reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic? Don’t be so old fashioned. Today’s students are breathing new life into school subjects by creating positive social change in […]
YMCA Invited to Child Abuse Prevention Summit
Playing with our young children – be it peek-a-boo, tickle fights, or dance parties – is not only one of the great joys of parenting. It’s also a valuable opportunity […]
A Visit to the Capitol
You probably know that the YMCA serves infants and toddlers with its camps, swim lessons, and even our Child Watch services while you exercise. But did you know we also […]
We All Count
Known for its recreational facilities and youth programs today, the YMCA movement started in London 175 years ago to give young boys a safe place to spend their time instead […]
New YMCA College Readiness Program
As part of our continued effort to support and promote healthy youth development, the Border View Family YMCA is partnering with Winward Academy to improve college access and college readiness […]
Meet Taylor**
Pain and Loss Taylor entered foster care at the age of four. He lost his parents, normalcy, and security. What followed for Taylor were a series of failed foster homes, […]
Creating Safer Spaces for All
On January 7, 2019, the YMCA’s Our Safe Place program hosted the first-ever professional development training on LGBTQ student education, awareness, and support for more than 1,000 Escondido Unified School […]
A Roof for Every Youth
YMCA Youth & Family Services (YFS) introduces its newest housing facility for runaway and homeless youth in North County. Located in Oceanside, the YMCA Transition Age Youth (TAY) Bridge Housing […]
