World Suicide Prevention Day
Suicide Prevention and Support **If you or someone you know are at risk of harming themselves please call 9-1-1, the Access & Crisis Line at 888-724-7240, or call/text the California […]
Teen Holiday Giveback
We’re back with our third annual Teen Holiday Giveback event, and we need YOUR support to make it even more spectacular than last year. What’s it all about? The 1st […]
Foster Care Awareness Month 2023
At YMCA Youth & Family Services, we stand hand in hand with current and former foster youth on their unique journeys. May is Foster Care Awareness Month, a time to […]
Conversation and Connection
Parent Caregiver Support GroupYMCA Childcare Resource Service Join our support group and connect with other parents and caregivers who understand the joys and challenges of raising children. Being a parent […]
Understanding the Child Care Referral Process
As a child care provider, you know how important referrals are to growing your business. We know you have questions about the referral process and what it takes to succeed. […]
Rooted in Community 2022
November is National Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month We believe that youth homelessness is a community issue that requires a community solution. Consider this your official invitation to […]
A Roof for Every Youth: Services for Young People Experiencing Housing Instability or Homelessness
Our YMCA Youth & Family Services team created a comprehensive map of housing programs and services for young people experiencing housing instability or homelessness anywhere in San Diego County. IMMEDIATE […]
Foster Care Awareness Month
Foster youth encounter unique and difficult life experiences. At YMCA Youth & Family Services, we know that it is important to center the voices of foster youth and kinship caregivers […]
Transitioning Into Post-Pandemic Parenting
Moving from seeing our children as fragile to resilient by: JoAnne (Jo) Dempsey (she/her)Associate Marriage and Family TherapistYMCA Youth and Family Services TW: Self-harm, suicidal ideation Let’s face it – dealing […]
Claim Your Child Tax Credit
Through our partnership with 2-1-1 San Diego and United Way, we want to ensure you have all of the information about tax credits. Related Blog Posts: Read these articles to get […]