Enhanced Child Care Referrals
Connecting You with the Help You Need We are committed to supporting our essential service workers. If you or someone you know is part of the Essential Critical Infrastructure, we are […]
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 […]
Feeding Bodies, Fueling Success
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) reports that over 13 million children and teens under the age of 18 live with food insecurity. At the Y, we know that children […]
6th Annual STEAM Fair: Inspiring Creativity With Science
Through our Y programs, and the support of our wonderful Licensed Child Care team, kids have the opportunity to immerse themselves into the world of STEAM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art […]
Fun Nutritious Field Trips!
School’s out for the summer! Hunger is not. Neither learning nor the need for good nutrition ends with the school year. For children who enjoy this program, the food they […]
Healthy Brunch with Whole Wheat Pancakes
The summer brings more opportunities for lovely brunches with your kids! As we reminisce about Sunday morning pancakes we had as kids we can satisfy our craving for nostalgia with […]
Free Summer Learning at Balboa Park Museums
There’s no shortage of research showing the benefits of museum visits for children. They can provide memorable, immersive learning experiences, provoke imagination, improve number skills, critical thinking skills, and more. […]
Making Safe Splashes
Water play provides fun and cool relief from the summer heat! Water can also be dangerous for kids. Nearly 1,000 kids die each year by drowning. Young children are especially […]
Red, White, & Blue – A Nutritious Celebration
You can use the whole month of July as a celebration to teach children how the United States of America was formed. What a great time to recognize our patriotic […]
National Foster Care Month: Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
May is National Foster Care Month, a campaign to highlight the needs and increase the well-being of youth in the foster care system. This month, we’ll share a series of […]
