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 […]
Program Spotlight: TIDES
By: Deanna Zamudio I had the pleasure of working with a client who was initially referred to our program due to severe anxiety that was highly affecting her academics, home, […]
Promoting Hope, Healing and Resilience
Stress, trauma-informed care, and Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) have been the buzz over the last couple of years. With the events of the past year, the interest has only increased […]
Representation: Why It Matters in Therapy
BY: TARA HODGENS, LMFT While this article will address why representation (specifically cultural/racial representation) matters in therapy, it’s important to state that BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) are not […]
Reflection on the California 2021-2022 Budget Proposal
YMCA Community Support Services is proud to serve San Diego both as a service provider, and leader in advocacy for systems-level change. We look forward to the work ahead with […]
Connections Creative 2021 Showcase
Connections Creative is a creative and social enterprise track for transition-age artists from under-resourced communities across San Diego County. The purpose is to inspire these artists to help identify their […]
Partners in Prevention – Thriving Families Through a Connected Community
Imagine a family able to access services when, where, and how they want them and before crisis. The services are strengths-based, family-centered, trauma-informed and culturally responsive. Through Partners in Prevention, we hope […]
