PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: FOSTER CARE BRIDGE
San Diego Child Care Providers are a diverse group of individuals, and they are united in that they provide a critical essential service to families throughout our county. These families […]
Our Policy Vision: YMCA Community Support Services
BRINGING MEANINGFUL AND LASTING CHANGE WITH OUR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES The YMCA of San Diego County is far more than a gym; prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, we […]
Afterschool Professionals Appreciation Week – April 19-23
In the U.S, an estimated 850,000 professionals work with children and youth during out-of-school hours providing enriching experiences. We believe that for young people to fully realize their potential and […]
SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL COMPETENCE OF CHILDREN | ACES E-BOOK
The ability to express emotions, manage behavior, and interact positively with others are critical life skills for both children and adults. Healthy child development happens in the context of caring, […]
PARENTAL RESILIENCE | ACES E-BOOK
The ability to “bounce back” or “transform through adversity.” Resilience often looks like being able to navigate through challenges and manage the stress of day-to-day life. 6 THINGS YOU […]
KNOWLEDGE OF PARENTING AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT | ACES E-BOOK
Children don’t come with a manual and knowing how to respond to individual child needs can be hard! Making sure that adult caregivers have access to information and support for […]
What Does it Mean to be a Social Worker?
In honor of National Social Work Month and National Social Worker Day, we asked our staff what being a social worker means to them. Read and listen to their responses below! […]
Fueling Kids for Success
Hunger is an invisible challenger that hides in plain sight leaving many to believe that it doesn’t exist in their own community. According to California Food Policy Advocates, the COVID-19 pandemic and […]
Program Spotlight: Respite
The current challenges our programs have been faced with are the safety and well-being of clients, families, and providers through COVID-19. Families face continuous stress, marital issues, and a lack […]
Children’s Mental Health
You might be wondering why we are talking about mental health at all for young children. A common misconception is that mental health means there’s something wrong, but the reality […]
