Reflections on the Connections 2020 Program
BY: Nick DeVico Over the past 5 years, the Youth and Family Services Connections 2020 program has supported under-resourced young adults’ transition to self-sufficiency through skill development, subsidized internships, and […]
Enriching the Spirit, Mind, and Body
The beauty of San Diego can’t hide the unfortunate fact that there are too many unsheltered and foster youth throughout the County. To combat this reality, the YMCA has teamed […]
Exercise and Immunity
Washing your hands, not touching your face and disinfecting are all great ways to reduce your risk of getting sick. Something you may be doing already is also a great […]
Support to Become
I was a cuddly, happy kid. I had friends, a Nana that made me scones, and a mum that worked really hard. At the beginning of Grade 6, my final […]
This Letter is for YOU
Hey everyone, its Anissa here! For those of you who may not know I am the Youth Systems Navigator for TAY Oceanside! TAY Oceanside is a drop-in and outreach program […]
Cultivating Awareness and Acceptance during the Holiday Season
by Kristina Halmai, LMFTClinical Innovation ConsultantYMCA Youth & Family Services All of us can agree, 2020 has been anything but normal and here we are entering the holiday season! For […]
ACEs Aware: The CAAVE Approach
Concept 1 The Stage The brain and the body develop and work in-sync across the lifespan. People and environments shape children’s rapidly developing nervous systems, brains, bodies and emotions. Early […]
Worth the Investment
By: David Baker When I decided to run away at 16 years old it wasn’t because I didn’t love my family, it was because I wanted a chance to escape […]
YMCA CHILDCARE RESOURCE SERVICE IS MOVING
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ATTENDANCE SHEETS SPANISH | SOMALI | ARABIC With our offices relocating to North Park, we wanted to provide you with important information regarding attendance sheets. Beginning December […]
November is Runaway and Homeless Youth Prevention Month
Are you at home reading this? Are you curled up with your phone on your warm couch with a cozy blanket and your cute cat (or pup) snuggled up next […]
