Why We’re Inspired By Kinship Caregivers Everyday
By: Melissa Brooks Kinship caregivers are a diverse group of individuals, but they are united in that they step in at a moments of crisis to care for children who […]
Housing our Youth
The Housing Our Youth (HOY) program is an initiative led by the YMCA of San Diego County, the County of San Diego, and six partners/subcontractors throughout San Diego County: San Diego […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The Y and Emo Brown Social Club Join Forces to Raise $5,000 for Students in Chula Vista
The Emo Brown Social Club in partnership with the YMCA of San Diego is excited to raise funds to support students and their families from elementary schools in Chula Vista. […]
I Am An Advocate
By: David Baker Like thousands of youth around the nation I was born into a life without stable housing due to generational homelessness. My mother was born into a life […]
