A Helping Hand
A Helping Hand Counseling is comprised of licensed clinicians whose expertise is in brief-focused therapy. They will assist you in getting to the root of the problem. The goal is to help you to look at your past so that you may change your present and therefore enhance your future.
Description of Services:
A Helping Hand Counseling is comprised of licensed clinicians whose expertise is in brief-focused therapy. They will assist you in getting to the root of the problem. The goal is to help you to look at your past so that you may change your present and therefore enhance your future. Several Programs offered for Anger Management Substance Abuse, Cognitive Therapy, Domestic Violence, Parenting and Co-Parenting, Sex Offender Treatment, Sexually Abusive Youth Recovery and Child Abuse Recovery
Additional Information:
Locations throughout San Diego County. Therapy available in English and Spanish, Biblical based Christian Therapy is available on request. A Helping Hand also offers Court Approved Groups.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.ahhcbiz.com/
*Business hours vary by location.
6244 Ferris Square
San Diego, 92121
(858) 558-4655
ron.barrett@ahhcbiz.com
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A Home Within
A Home Within is the only national organization dedicated to solely meeting the emotional health of foster youth. We recruit mental health professionals who volunteer to care for them by creating and supporting lasting, caring relationships-free of charge.
Description of Services:
A Home Within is the only national organization dedicated to solely meeting the emotional health of foster youth. We recruit mental health professionals who volunteer to care for them by creating and supporting lasting, caring relationships-free of charge. “One child, one therapist, for as long as it takes.
Additional Information:
Contact Rene to be matched with a local mental health professional for once a week therapy sessions
Rene Fay: rfay@ahomewithin.org *email is best option
Phone: 415-446-9182
For Detailed Information:
http://ahomewithin.org/
2255 Van Ness Avenue, Suite 203
San Francisco, 94109
(888) 898-2249
rfay@ahomewithin.org
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Access Customer Service Center
The Access Customer Service Center is a call center and is an extension of the County of San Diego Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Serving residents, providers, and other government agencies with questions or needs related to Family Resource Center programs and services, including providing case management services for existing FRC customers countywide.
Description of Services:
The Access Customer Service Center is a call center and is an extension of the County of San Diego Family Resource Centers (FRCs). Serving residents, providers, and other government agencies with questions or needs related to Family Resource Center programs and services, including providing case management services for existing FRC customers countywide. Access customer service representatives are experienced eligibility workers.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/access.html
Health and Human Services Agency
County of San Diego
1600 Pacific Highway, Room 206
San Diego, CA 92101
(858) 694-3900
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ACE Scholars Services (Cal State San Marcos)
ACE Scholars Services is a top-tier campus support program for former foster youth. A stand allow program with four professional staff housed in its own center with a computer lab & lounge.
Description of Services:
ACE Scholars Services is a top-tier campus support program for former foster youth. A stand allow program with four professional staff housed in its own center with a computer lab & lounge. The program motto is “Others look at where you came from – Look at where you are going.”
Program Details and Benefits:
-The Jan & Esther Stearns Center for ACE Scholars Services is for the 60 plus former foster youth in the program.
-ACE has a noncompetitive application and guarantees admission for foster youth from San Diego and Riverside counties who meet the minimum CSU eligibility admissions criteria.
-Individual consultation and exception consideration for transfer students.
-Year-round, fully furnished apartment style residential facilities with swimming pool, game room and more
-Single room/lower cost THP+FC option available
-On-campus Working-Scholarship employment and community –based summer internships opportunities available.
-Personal support throughout the CSU admissions process
-Personal assistance in navigating the financial aid process
-Financial assistance for textbooks
-Emergency financial assistance
-Priority class registration and advising
-Recreational events
Additional Information:
Office located in Craven Hall 3400.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.csusm.edu/ace
333 S Twin Oaks Valley Rd
San Marcos, 92096-0001
(760) 750-4223
ace@csusm.edu
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AmeriCorps NCCC
AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) strengthens communities and develops leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women age 18-24.
Description of Services:
AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) strengthens communities and develops leaders through direct, team-based national and community service. In partnership with non-profits—secular and faith based—local municipalities, state governments, federal government, national and state parks, Indian tribes, and schools, members complete service projects throughout the region they are assigned. AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, team-based residential program for men and women age 18-24. Members are assigned to one of five campuses — Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Baltimore, MD; Vicksburg, MS; and Vinton, IA.
Additional Information:
As a federal agency, CNCS also offers employment at our Washington, DC, headquarters and at offices located across the country.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps/americorps-nccc
11150 W. Olympic Blvd, #670
Los Angeles, 90064
(310) 235-7421
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Annual Credit Report
Federal law requires each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and Transunion to give you a free credit report every 12 months if you ask for it. They also make it easy to accomplish many credit-related tasks right from your computer.
Description of Services:
Federal law requires each of the three nationwide consumer credit reporting companies – Equifax, Experian and Transunion to give you a free credit report every 12 months if you ask for it. They also make it easy to accomplish many credit-related tasks right from your computer. Visit today to learn more.
Additional Information:
AnnualCreditReport.com is the official site to get your free annual credit reports. This right is guaranteed by Federal law.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.annualcreditreport.com/
P.O.Box 105283
Atlanta, 30348-5283
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Aurora Behavioral Health Care
Aurora San Diego provides a variety of inpatient, day treatment and outpatient services. Additionally, Aurora San Diego provides award winning specialized evidenced based treatment programs to United States active duty service members and their family members stationed throughout the world.
Description of Services:
Aurora San Diego provides a variety of inpatient, day treatment and outpatient services. Additionally, Aurora San Diego provides award winning specialized evidenced based treatment programs to United States active duty service members and their family members stationed throughout the world.
Additional Information:
Also provides inpatient behavioral health and chemical dependency services for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
Crisis healthline: 888-565-4228
For Detailed Information:
http://www.aurorasandiego.com/
*Intake 24/7
11878 Avenue of Industry
San Diego, 92128
(858) 487-3200
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Backpack to Success Gift Card Program (John Burton Foundation)
This program searches for retail stores who provide life necessities and school supplies for foster youth attending school around the State and purchases gift cards to distribute to them so that they can have the necessary tools to start off their new life in college.
Description of Services:
This program searches for retail stores who provide life necessities and school supplies for foster youth attending school around the State and purchases gift cards to distribute to them so that they can have the necessary tools to start off their new life in college. For further details on eligibility and what will be distributed for the next academic year, please contact our office.
Additional Information:
Each year, at the beginning of the school year, notices are distributed to CA colleges and universities to inform administrators working with foster youth about this program.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.johnburtonfoundation.org/jla/index.php/component/content/article?id=216
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1142
San Francisco, 94104
(415) 348-0011
info@johnburtonfoundation.org
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Basic Needs/Emergencies
Are you experiencing an emergency? Do you need immediate financial support? Emergency/Basic Needs provides critical financial support in emergency situations, including rent, bus passes, gas cards, grocery gift cards, clothing, and vehicle repair.
Description of Services:
Are you experiencing an emergency? Do you need immediate financial support? Emergency/Basic Needs provides critical financial support in emergency situations, including rent, bus passes, gas cards, grocery gift cards, clothing, and vehicle repair. Provides youth in transition with immediate financial assistance for items such as rent, bus passes, gas cards, interview clothing, vehicle repair, food cards, and other urgent needs. Program staff personally meet applicants, identify and assess needs, and assist with purchasing the essentials to resolve the immediate financial emergency. Staff and volunteers also provide one-on-one advice to participants by sitting down and outlining a budget and financial plan. Youth are given an overview of all JIT programs and may apply for other services.
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school and/or working and between the ages of 18 and 26.
For Detailed Information:
https://jitfosteryouth.org/youth-services/emergency-basic-needs/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
619-361-1598
esmeralda@jitfosteryouth.org
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Being Alive San Diego
Being Alive San Diego is the leading HIV/AIDS non-profit service provider to the San Diego area. Services provided at Being Alive are either not offered anywhere else or are meant to compliment our fellow agencies.
Description of Services:
Being Alive San Diego is the leading HIV/AIDS non-profit service provider to the San Diego area. Services provided at Being Alive are either not offered anywhere else or are meant to compliment our fellow agencies.
Additional Information:
Services provided: Peer Advocacy and groups, holistic care (HARP), helping hands-moving service, haircuts, San Diego area recreation activities, entertainment, and sporting events, Daniel’s Pantry, HIV 101 information
For Detailed Information:
http://www.beingalivesd.com/
3940 4th Avenue
San Diego, 92103
(619) 291-1400
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Bookrenter
Since launching the first textbook rental site in 2006, BookRenter has never wavered from our mission to make education more affordable for all students. Every day, we focus on delivering students the best prices, the most flexible options, and the best service on earth.
Description of Services:
Since launching the first textbook rental site in 2006, BookRenter has never wavered from our mission to make education more affordable for all students. Every day, we focus on delivering students the best prices, the most flexible options, and the best service on earth.
BookRenter offers the widest variety of benefits for all your textbook rentals:
– Free standard shipping on orders over $25
– Free 21-day rental return policy · Rock bottom prices
– 5 flexible rental periods and you can write or highlight in your rentals
For Detailed Information:
http://www.bookrenter.com/rent_textbooks
1200 Park Place, Suite #250
San Mateo, 94403
(650) 288-3500
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Bridges to Success
Are you a young man searching for a job you are passionate about? Do you have successful role models to show you the way? Bridges to Success offers powerful connections to a network of working professionals who create pathways for young men to achieve personal and professional goals.
Description of Services:
Bridges To Success for young men is a unique opportunity for any youth who are interested in finding the positive male energy and experience that could turn his deepest aspirations into empowerment. By coming together to share stories, learn from their common mistakes, gain the skills to excel in life, and form trusting relationships as a foundation for a proud future, this “band of brothers” inspires hope and success.
The program is designed to help our youth bring their employment options into focus. Through presentations, discussion, job shadowing, and one-on-one connections with powerful male role models, they are given the tools and support to recognize their strengths and include entrepreneurship and non-traditional higher-paying fields in their futures. They are also given the opportunity to begin making lasting connections that can build the networks and career links so essential to career success.
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school and/or working and between the ages of 18 and 26.
For Detailed Information:
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
(760) 505-6647
DeRahn@jitfosteryouth.org
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Burton Book Fund (John Burton Foundation)
Through this event and other contributions raised, up to $500 is allocated for foster youth enrolled in CA colleges and universities taking at least 9 units of credit.
Description of Services:
Through this event and other contributions raised, up to $500 is allocated for foster youth enrolled in CA colleges and universities taking at least 9 units of credit.
Additional Information:
The book fund has proven to be one of the most utilized programs offered by the John Burton Foundation and with continue support, we hope to help new generations of foster youth entering college.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.johnburtonfoundation.org/jla/index.php/component/content/article?id=218
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1142
San Francisco, 94104
(415) 348-0011
info@johnburtonfoundation.org
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Cal-SOAP
Cal-SOAP provides information about postsecondary education and financial aid to elementary through high school students while raising their academic achievement levels.
Description of Services:
Cal-SOAP provides information about postsecondary education and financial aid to elementary through high school students while raising their academic achievement levels. In particular, Cal-SOAP is committed to providing services to students from any of the following backgrounds:
-Low income families
-Families in which they would be the first to attend college
-Schools with documented low eligibility or college participation rates or
-Geographic areas with documented low eligibility or college participation rates
Additional Information:
Working under the direction of the California Student Aid Commission, the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP) has represented the educational community throughout the state since 1978. The program is operated in partnership with the University of California system, the California State University system, local non-profit agencies and public elementary and secondary school districts. The San Diego and Imperial Counties Cal-SOAP Consortium is one of the largest of the sixteen Cal-SOAP consortia throughout the state. In recent years, the consortium has expanded to serve North San Diego County as well as the entire Imperial County area. With this expansion effort, the San Diego and Imperial Counties Consortium offers a broad range of services tailored specifically to serve both urban and rural populations in one central and two satellite locations.
For Detailed Information:
http://sandiegocalsoap.com/
6735 Gifford Way, Room 14
San Diego, 92111
(858) 569-1866
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California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth
The Chafee Grant (ETV) is federal and state funded with a current minimum Chafee Grant amount of $5,000 per academic year, not to exceed cost of attendance.
Description of Services:
The Chafee Grant (ETV) is federal and state funded with a current minimum Chafee Grant amount of $5,000 per academic year, not to exceed cost of attendance. The final award amount will be determined based on the college of attendance and enrollment status. If you are or were in foster care and have financial need, you may qualify for up to $5,000 a year for career and technical training or college. You don’t have to pay this money back.
Additional Information:
You may also be able to use your grant to help pay for child care, transportation and rent while you’re in school. You can use your Chafee Grant at any eligible California college or university or career or technical school, as well as schools in other states. Mailing Address for California Chafee Grant Program below.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/
P.O. Box 419029
Rancho Cordova, 95741
(888) 224-7268
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California Children Services (CCS)
The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services with CCS-eligible medical conditions.
Description of Services:
The CCS program provides diagnostic and treatment services, medical case management, and physical and occupational therapy services with CCS-eligible medical conditions. Examples of CCS-eligible conditions include, but are not limited to, chronic medical conditions such as cystic fibrosis, hemophilia, cerebral palsy, heart disease, cancer, traumatic injuries, and infectious diseases producing major sequelae. CCS also provides medical therapy services that are delivered at public schools.
Additional Information:
To find out more about California Children’s Services (CCS) services or the application process, please contact your county CCS office. http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services/ccs/Pages/CountyOffices.aspx
For Detailed Information:
http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/Services/CCS/Pages/default.aspx
6160 Mission Gorge Road, #400
San Diego, 92120
(619) 528‐4000
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California Coalition for Youth (CCY)
This Coalition is made up of a statewide membership of youth, youth advocates and allies, and youth-serving non-profit organizations. The Coalition is governed by a statewide Board of Directors representing youth serving programs, youth, and other individuals interested in improving and empowering the lives of youth.
Description of Services:
This Coalition is made up of a statewide membership of youth, youth advocates and allies, and youth-serving non-profit organizations. The Coalition is governed by a statewide Board of Directors representing youth serving programs, youth, and other individuals interested in improving and empowering the lives of youth.
Additional Information:
Our vision is that every youth in California is connected to the services, resources, support and programs they need to have successful lives. The Coalition advocates for public policies, programs, and services that respect, empower, and protect the rights of all youth.
For Detailed Information:
http://calyouth.org/
P.O. Box 161448
Sacramento, 95816
(916) 514-4464
info@calyouth.org
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California Youth Connection
California Youth Connection (CYC) is an organization that develops foster youth leaders who empower each other and their communities to transform the child welfare system through legislative and policy change.
Description of Services:
California Youth Connection (CYC) is an organization that develops foster youth leaders who empower each other and their communities to transform the child welfare system through legislative and policy change.
Additional Information:
CYC is committed to expanding leadership opportunities for California’s current and former foster youth and by joining, you will not only gain important community organizing, policy, advocacy and leadership skills, but you can help improve the foster care system for all California youth.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.calyouthconn.org/
3530 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 411
Los Angeles, 90010
(213) 514-5663
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California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance (CLCA)
California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance (CLCA) program helps good drivers that are income eligible afford auto insurance that meets the state’s financial responsibility laws. Each policy provides liability coverage for the vehicle’s primary driver and eligible secondary drivers. Each individual car owner may buy separate policies to insure up to two vehicles, per person under this program. All vehicles in your household must be covered under the CLCA program.
Description of Services:
California’s Low Cost Auto Insurance (CLCA) program helps good drivers that are income eligible afford auto insurance that meets the state’s financial responsibility laws. Each policy provides liability coverage for the vehicle’s primary driver and eligible secondary drivers. Each individual car owner may buy separate policies to insure up to two vehicles, per person under this program. All vehicles in your household must be covered under the CLCA program.
Additional Information:
If you qualify, here are the items you’ll need to enroll. A valid driver license Current vehicle registration The initial deposit for payment Proof of income—you just need to provide ONE of the following documents: A copy of your federal or state income tax return for the last year A 1099 form A W-2 form A payroll stub A MediCal card An employer verification letter A Social Security or pension letter A utility company Lifeline verification Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card Notifications from California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) State of California Employment Development Department (EDD Debit Card or benefit letters) Bank Statements as proof of deposits of Social Security payments. CalFresh (food stamps) CalWorks (welfare) Medi-Cal (Medicaid) SSI (aged, blind, disabled) LIHEAP (low income home energy assistance)
For Detailed Information:
http://www.mylowcostauto.com/
300 S. Spring Street, South Tower
Los Angeles, 90013
(877) 401-9550
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Career and Education Center at St. Vincent de Paul
The Career & Education Center provides professional skills training and job-seeking support to enable residents to secure permanent employment with local businesses. Clients on Career Track receive both education and training to compete in today’s rapidly evolving workplaces. Our Job Developer creates long-term partnerships with employers to ensure solid matches and ongoing support of the clients.
Description of Services:
The Career & Education Center provides professional skills training and job-seeking support to enable residents to secure permanent employment with local businesses. Clients on Career Track receive both education and training to compete in today’s rapidly evolving workplaces. Our Job Developer creates long-term partnerships with employers to ensure solid matches and ongoing support of the clients. If vocational training is needed the program can assist with funds for tuition, books and transportation to class. Specialized job training in our popular Culinary Arts Program (link to CAP page) is also available. A Community College instructor is on site daily at our program to teach Adult Education and GED classes. In addition CEC instructors, interns and volunteers (link to volunteer page) teach financial management classes, computer classes including Microsoft Word, internet skills, keyboarding and computer essentials and other life skills courses.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.svdpv.org/transhousing.html?tabinterfaceid=7#tab6
1501 Imperial Avenue
San Diego, 92101
(619) 233-8500
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Career Horizons
Are you a young woman searching for a job you are passionate about? Do you have successful role models to show you the way? Career Horizons offers powerful connections to a network of working professionals who create pathways for young women to achieve personal and professional goals.
Description of Services:
Are you a young woman searching for a job you are passionate about? Do you have successful role models to show you the way? Career Horizons offers powerful connections to a network of working professionals who create pathways for young women to achieve personal and professional goals. The program is designed to help our youth bring their employment options into focus. Through presentations, discussion, job shadowing, and one-on-one connections with powerful female role models, they are given the tools and support to recognize their strengths and include entrepreneurship and non-traditional higher paying fields in their futures. They are also given the opportunity to begin make lasting connections that can build the networks and career links so essential to career success.
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school and/or working and between the ages of 18 and 26.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.jitfosteryouth.org/programs/career-horizons/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
(760) 505-6647
Janeth@jitfosteryouth.org
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Casa de Amparo
Casa de Amparo (Home of Protection) is recognized as a leader in treating and preventing child abuse and neglect in San Diego County and beyond, with locations in Oceanside and San Marcos. The non-profit organization annually serves over 1,000 Casa Kids, from prenatal to 25 years old, as well as over 700 families, through six integrated programs that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships.
Description of Services:
Established in 1978, Casa de Amparo (Home of Protection) is recognized as a leader in treating and preventing child abuse and neglect in San Diego County and beyond, with locations in Oceanside and San Marcos. The non-profit organization annually serves over 1,000 Casa Kids, from prenatal to 25 years old, as well as over 700 families, through six integrated programs that promote healing, growth, and healthy relationships. These programs include Residential Services, Counseling Services, Family Visitation, Hayward Child Development Center, New Directions, and Young Parent Network. Casa de Amparo is the San Diego Chargers Courage House, part of a national network of NFL teams and local charities dedicated to the prevention of child abuse.
Additional Information:
Casa de Amparo is recognized as a major force in the field of child abuse prevention. Partnering with the greater San Diego community, we ensure that children and their families receive unique and innovative services for healing, for stopping child mistreatment of any kind, and for ending generational cycles of abuse. The result is a community where child abuse and neglect are not tolerated, and where child abuse awareness and prevention are priorities.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.casadeamparo.org/
325 Buena Creek Road
San Marcos, 92069
(760) 754-5500
info@casadeamparo.org
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Casey Family Programs
Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America. Our mission is to provide and improve — and ultimately prevent the need for — foster care.
Description of Services:
Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care and building Communities of Hope for children and families across America. Our mission is to provide and improve — and ultimately prevent the need for — foster care.
We provide foster care and other direct services to 1,100 children and families through community-based offices in nine locations. We share what we learn with child welfare systems, tribes, courts, private providers and community partners.
We are committed to 2020:
Building Communities of Hope, a nationwide effort to improve the safety and success of children and their families. We work in support of a range of public, private, tribal and community partners to: Safely reduce the need for foster care 50 percent by the year 2020. We partner with child welfare systems, families, policymakers, courts and American Indian tribes to support practices and policies that safely reduce the need for foster care, increase the safety and success of children and strengthen the resilience of families. Demonstrate how every child can have a safe and permanent family. We provide direct services with the goal that no child in our care will age out of the foster care system without a safe, loving family of his or her own. Through this work, we seek to influence improvements in life outcomes, especially in the areas of education, mental health and employment. Support more effective investments in children and families. We contribute nonpartisan information, data and resources to help public officials make more effective investments — and reinvestments — in children and families. Encourage a shared vision for success. We encourage community leaders to think, plan and act collectively to improve the long-term safety and success of children and their families.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.casey.org/san-diego-field-office/
3878 Old Town Avenue Suite 100
San Diego, 92110-3023
(619) 543-0774
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Catholic Charities – Night Shelter
Emergency Short-term shelter for men and women
Description of Services:
Emergency Short-term shelter for men and women
Additional Information:
The Mission of Homeless Men’s Services is to provide men with tools to improve their quality of life, to retain their personal dignity and to help them to be welcomed back into their communities. To address the root causes of homelessness for women by creating communities that value individual needs and differences, with opportunities to effect changes in their lives.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.ccdsd.org/
349 Cedar Street
San Diego, 92101
(619) 696-6645
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Monday:8am - 5pm
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Tuesday:8am - 5pm
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Wednesday:8am - 5pm
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Thursday:8am - 5pm
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Friday:8am - 5pm
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Center for Community Counseling (SDSU)
Center for Community Counseling and Engagement (CCCE) provides low-cost counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in San Diego. CCCE is a counselor training facility operated by San Diego State University offering hands-on education for pre-licensed graduate students in the fields of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Community-based Counseling.
Description of Services:
Center for Community Counseling and Engagement (CCCE) provides low-cost counseling services to individuals, couples, and families in San Diego. CCCE is a counselor training facility operated by San Diego State University offering hands-on education for pre-licensed graduate students in the fields of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) and Community-based Counseling. Our counselors are supervised by licensed therapists and members of SDSUís Counseling and School Psychology faculty.
Fee:
Based on sliding scale $10-$60 ($10 flat fee for SDSU students). Sessions in multiple languages and CCCE provides additional support groups for both men and women, in Spanish and English
For Detailed Information:
http://www.centerforcommunitycounseling.org/
4283 El Cajon Blvd. Suite 215
San Diego, 92105
(619) 594-4918
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Monday:8am - 9pm
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Tuesday:8am - 9pm
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Wednesday:8am - 9pm
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Thursday:8am - 9pm
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Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO Works)
CEO offers comprehensive employment services exclusively for people with criminal records. CEO’s model is based on a highly structured program of life skill education, short-term paid transitional employment, full-time job placement and post-placement services. This year, CEO anticipates preparing more than 3,000 people to move into mainstream employment.
Description of Services:
CEO offers comprehensive employment services exclusively for people with criminal records. CEO’s model is based on a highly structured program of life skill education, short-term paid transitional employment, full-time job placement and post-placement services. This year, CEO anticipates preparing more than 3,000 people to move into mainstream employment.
CEO is committed to serving the most at-risk populations. We place an emphasis on providing services to Young Adults ages 18-25—a population who frequently has limited work experience and faces particularly strong barriers to entering the workforce.
Additional Information:
CEO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. For more than 30 years, CEO’s goal has been to provide immediate, comprehensive and effective employment services for men and women returning from incarceration. One of CEO’s major strengths is its ongoing relationships with other organizations in the criminal justice, workforce development, and social service fields.
For Detailed Information:
http://ceoworks.org/our-offices/san-diego/
450 A Street, Suite 300
San Diego, 92101
(619) 684-4810
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Monday:9am - 5pm
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Tuesday:9am - 5pm
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Wednesday:9am - 5pm
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Thursday:9am - 5pm
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Friday:9am - 5pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
Chaldean-Middle Eastern Social Services
CMSS Community Clinic ensures that primary health services are available and accessible during all life cycles, regardless of ability to pay, by utilizing a sliding fee scale and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services, enabling services, outreach activities, eligibility assistance, and health education.
Description of Services:
CMSS Community Clinic ensures that primary health services are available and accessible during all life cycles, regardless of ability to pay, by utilizing a sliding fee scale and providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services, enabling services, outreach activities, eligibility assistance, and health education. Accepts Medi-cal.
Additional Information:
Counseling and medical services avaiable to all. Mental health services for adults only for Middle Eastern/Arabic speakers
For Detailed Information:
http://www.syhc.org/cmss-social-services/
436 South Magnolia, Suite 201
San Diego, 92020
(619) 631-7400
cmss@c-mss.org
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Monday:9am - 5pm
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Tuesday:9am - 5pm
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Wednesday:9am - 5pm
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Thursday:9am - 5pm
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Friday:9am - 5pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Changing Lanes
Lack of reliable transportation is a major obstacle that limits employment opportunities, and is detrimental to establishing a healthy work-life balance. Changing Lanes helps youth obtain drivers’ permits and licenses, and prepares them for driving with confidence.
Description of Services:
Lack of reliable transportation is a major obstacle that limits employment opportunities, and is detrimental to establishing a healthy work-life balance. Changing Lanes helps youth obtain drivers’ permits and licenses, and prepares them for driving with confidence.
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school and/or working. Be between the ages of 18 and 26. Have stable housing. Have a valid Identification Card ( Just in Time can provide a voucher to purchase an Identification Card for a reduced cost of $8)
For Detailed Information:
https://jitfosteryouth.org/changing-lanes/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
858-774-6960
Cori@jitfosteryouth.org
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
City Heights Farmers’ Market
A True Multi-Cultural Urban Farmers Market in the Heart of East San Diego City. Fresh fruits and vegetables, hot food vendors, arts and crafts, health programs, live entertainment, children’s activities and more!
Description of Services:
A True Multi-Cultural Urban Farmers Market in the Heart of East San Diego City. Fresh fruits and vegetables, hot food vendors, arts and crafts, health programs, live entertainment, children’s activities and more!
Additional Information:
The Market accepts: cash, WIC vouchers and Food Stamps/EBT! Free parking at PRICE GARAGE on 43rd Street
For Detailed Information:
http://www.facebook.com/CityHeightsFarmersMarket/info?tab=page_info
Fairmount Avenue and Wightman Street
San Diego, 92105
christy@sdfarmbureau.org
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Monday:Closed
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Tuesday:Closed
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Wednesday:Closed
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Thursday:Closed
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Friday:Closed
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Saturday:9am - 1pm
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Sunday:Closed
College Bound (Just In Time)
JIT actively recruits high school seniors in the foster care system or former foster youth who are continuing their education through our partnerships with numerous community agencies. If you are in need of a laptop, printer, school supplies, or someone to provide an encouraging voice for your college career, apply for our Annual College Bound award and join the fun!
Description of Services:
JIT actively recruits high school seniors in the foster care system or former foster youth who are continuing their education through our partnerships with numerous community agencies. If you are in need of a laptop, printer, school supplies, or someone to provide an encouraging voice for your college career, apply for our Annual College Bound award and join the fun! If you are a high school senior graduating in 2015 and will be attending a community college or four year university you can APPLY!
To qualify, you must be:
1) A former foster youth/AB12 youth between 18–26 years old
2) Enrolled at least part time 6 units at a four-year/two-year college for Summer/Fall
3) Have a Cumulative GPA of 2.0+ for high school graduate or continuing student
For Detailed Information:
https://jitfosteryouth.org/collegebound/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
619-800-3849
j.ha@jitfosteryouth.org
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Thursday:9am - 6pm
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Friday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
Community Research Foundation
Community Research Foundation (CRF) serves adults with serious mental illness, many with a co-occurring substance use problem, as well as seriously and emotionally disturbed youth and children.
Description of Services:
Community Research Foundation (CRF) serves adults with serious mental illness, many with a co-occurring substance use problem, as well as seriously and emotionally disturbed youth and children. CRF services are delivered in a culturally-sensitive manner, utilizing a wraparound approach for children and a psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery approach for adults. Individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use problems are welcomed, and an integrated approach is utilized to address both the psychiatric and substance conditions.
Services Offered:
Short term Acute Residential Treatment (START) programs, Transitional Living for Adults, Outpatient Clinics for Children/Adults, School-Based Counseling Programs, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), Outpatient Psychosocial Rehabilitation Programs, Substance Abuse, and Domestic Violence Program.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.comresearch.org/
1202 Morena Blvd Ste. 300
San Diego, 92110
(619) 275-0822
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Community Resource Center
Without a place to live, those at risk can spiral into a permanent cycle of homelessness. Critical CRC services are designed to help people avoid or escape that cycle while individualized case managers and counselors work with clients to create individualized goals for self-sufficiency.
Description of Services:
Without a place to live, those at risk can spiral into a permanent cycle of homelessness. Critical CRC services are designed to help people avoid or escape that cycle while individualized case managers and counselors work with clients to create individualized goals for self-sufficiency.
Additional Information:
CRC provides assistance with rental payments and deposits as well as utility assistance for individuals in the community. Individuals receiving this service must be assigned a case manager with CRC.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.communityresourcecenter.org/
650 Second Street
Escondido, 92024
(760) 753-8300
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Comprehensive Training Systems (CTS)
Services for underemployed and unemployed populations in San Diego County. Different opportunities at each campus.
Description of Services:
Services for underemployed and unemployed populations in San Diego County. Different opportunities at each campus.
City Heights Campus:
5348 University Ave., Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92105
(619) 582‐9133.
Imperial Beach Campus:
497 11th Street, Suite 4, Imperial Beach, CA 91932
(619) 424-6650
5348 University Avenue, #210
San Diego, 92105
(619) 582‐9133
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Monday:8am - 5pm
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Tuesday:8am - 5pm
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Wednesday:8am - 5pm
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Thursday:8am - 5pm
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Friday:8am - 5pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Sunday:Closed
Connected Through Kids
Whether you are a youth currently in foster care or a former foster youth, this page is for you. Here you will find information and links to other web sites where you can gain access to things such as educational opportunities, job opportunities, after school activities and more.
Description of Services:
Whether you are a youth currently in foster care or a former foster youth, this page is for you. Here you will find information and links to other web sites where you can gain access to things such as educational opportunities, job opportunities, after school activities and more. You can also search some of these sites by city location.
For Detailed Information:
(760) 716-4824
254 E.Grand Ave, Suite 104
Escondido, 92025
(760) 716-4824
information@connectedthroughkids.com
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Connections 20/20
Connections 2020 is a 5 year demonstration project funded by the Office of Family Assistance geared at increasing relational satisfaction and economic mobility and stability among at-risk young adults 18-24 years old.
Description of Services:
Connections 2020 is a 5 year demonstration project funded by the Office of Family Assistance geared at increasing relational satisfaction and economic mobility and stability among at-risk young adults 18-24 years old. The program utilizes Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skill building as a foundation to the work, and offers subsidized and unsubsidized work opportunities for participants.
Additional Information:
Youth & Family Services (YFS) is the social work branch of the YMCA of San Diego County. We are a unique branch of the Y offering social services in the areas of behavioral health & family support, transitional housing for young adults, and youth development. Guiding Principles: We believe all youth and families should have a safe place to live, have a reliable support system, have a sense of purpose and direction, and be connected to resources needed to flourish.
Contact Nick DeVico at 760-994-6900 for more information.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.ymca.org/yfs/residential-services/connections.html
3708 Ruffin Road
San Diego, 92123
(760) 994-6900
ndevico@ymca.org
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Consumer Center for Health, Education & Advocacy
Helps low-income individuals understand the healthcare system and provides information about how they can get health benefits.
Description of Services:
Helps low-income individuals understand the healthcare system and provides information about how they can get health benefits. Provides consumers with information about their health plans and educates them about their rights, including information on the Affordable Care Act (health care reform) and how it affects them. Advocates for those who have had their health services denied, reduced, or terminated, or who are unhappy with their health services. Provides investigation of mental health patient’s complaints (is designated by the County of San Diego as a patients’ rights advocate for outpatient mental health services).
Additional Information:
Advocates available Mon-Fri from 9-5.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.lassd.org/
1764 San Diego Avenue, Suite 200
San Diego, 92110
(877) 734-3258
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Monday:9am - 4pm
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Tuesday:9am - 4pm
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Wednesday:9am - 4pm
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Thursday:9am - 4pm
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Friday:9am - 4pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Counseling Cove
Offers comprehensive and professional mental health services to support runaway and homeless youth residing in San Diego who seek support exiting street life. Also assist youth and their families with emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties.
Description of Services:
Offers comprehensive and professional mental health services to support runaway and homeless youth residing in San Diego who seek support exiting street life. Also assist youth and their families with emotional, behavioral, and learning difficulties.
Additional Information:
Services Offered: treating trauma, street outreach, individual/family/group counseling, case management, medication evaluation and treatment Providing support for: family and trauma-related issues, depression & anxiety, alcohol & drug misuse, healthy relationships and safe coping skills.
Crisis Line: (888) 724-7240
For Detailed Information:
https://sdyouthservices.org/what_we_do/services/mental-health-services/counseling-cove/
*Crisis line is available 24/7
2250 4th avenue, Suite 301
San Diego, 92101
(619) 525-9903 ext. 203
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Monday:9am - 6pm
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Tuesday:9am - 6pm
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Wednesday:9am - 6pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Counseling Services (Jewish Family Service)
We offer professional counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults of every age. We serve all people regardless of race, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation. Most of our therapists are Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Psychologists, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists.
Description of Services:
We offer professional counseling services for children, adolescents, and adults of every age. We serve all people regardless of race, religion, nationality, or sexual orientation. Most of our therapists are Licensed Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Psychologists, or Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists. JFS is a training site for interns in social work and psychology who are earning advanced degrees or hours towards licensure. These counselors work under the close supervision of a licensed therapist.
We offer competitive fees based on a sliding scale. Most insurance is accepted, including Medicare and Tricare. Day and evening appointments are available.
Counseling is available for individuals, youth, couples, families, and groups. You and your therapist will decide the best type of therapy for you.
Additional Information:
Short-Term Problem Focused Therapy: Don’t want to spend months, even years, in therapy? We don’t want you to either. We’ll spend 6-12 weeks empowering you with the tools and skills you need to work through tough times. Long-Term Therapy: Maybe your situation requires more time. Long-term therapy may be better suited for solving more complicated issues. Mood Disorder Counseling: About 1 in 4 Americans suffers from a mood disorder. Our professional staff is specially trained in the diagnosis and treatment of mood disorders. We offer individual, couple, family, and group therapy, as mood disorders often affect entire families, not just the person suffering. Join our Mood Disorder Support Group and meet others who really understand what you are going through.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.jfssd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_counseling_counseling
8804 Balboa Ave
San Diego, 92123
(858) 637-3210
jfsonline@jfssd.org
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Monday:8:30am – 5pm
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Tuesday:8:30am – 5pm
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Wednesday:8:30am – 5pm
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Thursday:8:30am – 5pm
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Friday:8:30am – 4pm
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Saturday:Closed
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County of San Diego Health and Human Services
You must be a senior citizen (62 years of age or older), a disabled individual, or a low-income family.
Description of Services:
You must be a senior citizen (62 years of age or older), a disabled individual, or a low-income family.
Additional Information:
You must either live in an unincorporated area of San Diego County, or in the cities of Chula Vista, Coronado, Del Mar, El Cajon, Escondido, Imperial Beach, La Mesa, Lemon Grove, Poway, San Marcos, Santee, Solana Beach, or Vista.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/sdhcd/renters/public_housing.html
3989 Ruffin Road
San Diego, 92123
(858) 694-4801
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Monday:8am - 5pm
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Tuesday:8am - 5pm
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Wednesday:8am - 5pm
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Thursday:8am - 5pm
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Friday:8am - 5pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) speak out to help children and youth in the child welfare system. Across California, thousands of CASA volunteers build close relationships with and serve as advocates for foster children.
Description of Services:
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs) speak out to help children and youth in the child welfare system. Across California, thousands of CASA volunteers build close relationships with and serve as advocates for foster children. Find your local CASA program and request the help of a CASA volunteer.
Additional Information:
In addition to working with local programs, CalCASA participates in policy forums at the highest level. Our experts provide recommendations that influence foster care policy on a state-wide level.
For Detailed Information:
http://californiacasa.org/
2851 Meadow Lark Drive
San Diego, 92123
(858) 569-2019
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Tuesday:8am - 5pm
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Wednesday:8am - 5pm
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Friday:8am - 5pm
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Saturday:Closed
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Covered California
Covered California is a marketplace for people and small businesses to find out if they are eligible for financial help and buy health insurance, including Medi-Cal. We help you choose a plan that works best for your health care needs and your budget.
Description of Services:
Covered California is a marketplace for people and small businesses to find out if they are eligible for financial help and buy health insurance, including Medi-Cal. We help you choose a plan that works best for your health care needs and your budget. You may even be able to get help paying for your health care or qualify for Medi-Cal. Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the departmental mission is to provide Californians with access to affordable, high-quality health care, including medical, dental, mental health, substance use treatment services, and long-term care.
Additional Information:
Several locations throughout counties, check website to see a location near you. La Maestra Community Health Centers: 4060 Fairmount Ave. San Diego, CA 92105 Phone: 619-779-7900 Home Start, Inc: 131 Avocado Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: 619-417-8913 Home Start, Inc: 270 F St., 2nd Floor, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Phone: 619-822-8182
For Detailed Information:
http://www.coveredca.com/individuals-and-families/getting-covered/
4060 Fairmount Ave.
San Diego, 92105
(800) 300-1506
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Monday:8am - 6pm
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Wednesday:8am - 6pm
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Saturday:8am - 5pm
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Crisis House
Crisis House offers a continuum of emergency services and housing with supportive services that assist people in need. Food Pantry provides individuals in crisis with 2-3 days of emergency food product. Participants are eligible to receive (12) Twelve emergency food requests per year. (1 request every 30 days) Childrens’ Pantry
Description of Services:
Crisis House offers a continuum of emergency services and housing with supportive services that assist people in need. Food Pantry provides individuals in crisis with 2-3 days of emergency food product. Participants are eligible to receive (12) Twelve emergency food requests per year. (1 request every 30 days) Children s’ Pantry
Infant care products: baby food, formula & diapers are available to those who qualify for emergency services.
Crisis House Food Pantry Hours
Monday & Friday 8:30-11:15 and 1-3:30
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 8:30-11:15
For Detailed Information:
https://www.crisishouse.com/emergency-and-social-services-
1034 N. Magnolia
El Cajon, 92020
(619) 444-1194
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Monday:8:30am - 3:30pm
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Tuesday:8:30am - 11:15pm
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Wednesday:8:30am - 11:15pm
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Thursday:8:30am - 11:15pm
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Friday:8:30am - 3:30pm
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Crisis House Job Assistance
We partner with the East County Career Center, Partnerships with Industry, Access and others to support our job ready client’s employment goals. Transportation support is provided to our transitional housing clients.
Description of Services:
We partner with the East County Career Center, Partnerships with Industry, Access, and others to support our job-ready client’s employment goals. Transportation support is provided to our transitional housing clients.
For Detailed Information:
https://www.crisishouse.com/emergency-and-social-services-
Monday – Friday
8:00 am- 5:00 pm
Phone number: 619-444-1194
1034 N Magnolia St.
El Cajon, 92020
(619) 444-1194
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Monday:8:30am – 5pm
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Tuesday:8:30am – 5pm
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Wednesday:8:30am – 5pm
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Thursday:8:30am – 5pm
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Friday:8:30am – 5pm
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Crisis House/ Transitional Housing
Fresh Start (Families) Crisis House provides Transitional Housing and comprehensive support services to homeless families with children through this community collaboration.
Description of Services:
Fresh Start (Families) Crisis House provides Transitional Housing and comprehensive support services to homeless families with children through this community collaboration. Weekly intensive case management and psycho-social assessment determines the individual’s short and long term case plan.
Additional Information:
Support services include food pantry privileges, counseling, crisis intervention, career exploration, employment development/assistance, transportation, life skill building, conflict resolution, legal, General Education Diploma test preparation, budgeting, alcohol and/or drug abuse services, referrals to other necessary services, help applying for public assistance. Three, 3 bedroom apartments house a total of 15 family members.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.crisishouse.org/transitional_housing.html
1034 Magnolia
El Cajon, 92020
(619) 444-1194
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Monday:8:30am – 5pm
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Tuesday:8:30am – 5pm
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Wednesday:8:30am – 5pm
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Thursday:8:30am – 5pm
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Crisis, Medical, & Psychiatric Case Management (Jewish Family Service)
Our professional case managers are dedicated to empowering Jewish clients and their families to return to self-sufficiency. Whether the situation is a crisis, a medical issue, or a barrier related to a mental health diagnosis, our case managers are committed to helping you.
Description of Services:
Our professional case managers are dedicated to empowering Jewish clients and their families to return to self-sufficiency. Whether the situation is a crisis, a medical issue, or a barrier related to a mental health diagnosis, our case managers are committed to helping you. They will provide supportive counseling, crisis intervention, problem solving tools, resources, and individualized referrals critical to your physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Professionals who specialize in crisis, medical, and psychiatric case management will not only provide you with immediate assistance, but also help you develop the tools necessary for lasting solutions.
Additional Information:
Case Management services include assistance with: basic necessities, such as food, clothing, and shelter; transportation; specialized mental health and counseling referrals; daily coping skills; advocacy; budgeting; intervention in the midst of a crisis; vocational/employment; public benefits; referrals for professional services and community resources based on your specific situation.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.jfssd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_crisis_management
8804 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, 92123
(877) 537-1818
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Monday:8:30am – 5pm
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Tuesday:8:30am – 5pm
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Wednesday:8:30am – 5pm
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Thursday:8:30am – 5pm
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Crossroads
Food pantry
Food pantry
Thursday & Sunday:
Thur: co-op 20lbs of meat for $20 (pre-order 9am-11am) pick up: 4:30-6pm
Sun: $3 pick up: 11:15
Covenant Presbyterian Church
2930 Howard Avenue, San Diego, CA 92104
Friday:
33rd St and Mead Ave. (church)
Fri: $2 pick up: 12:30-2pm
Additional Information:
Bring your own bags No ID verification needed
2930 Howard Avenue
San Diego, 92104
(619) 283-3066
lindadig@cox.net
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Cuyamaca Community College
Since 1978, Cuyamaca College has provided a solid education to students, whether they’re beginning their university degree at Cuyamaca, returning to school to launch a career or to acquire new skills or enrolling in an innovative occupational program.
Description of Services:
Since 1978, Cuyamaca College has provided a solid education to students, whether they’re beginning their university degree at Cuyamaca, returning to school to launch a career or to acquire new skills or enrolling in an innovative occupational program. With its vision of “Learning for the Future,” Cuyamaca College offers a wide scope of challenging courses, from drafting technology and child development to paralegal training, from computer and information science or ornamental horticulture to automotive technology. With 81 degree programs and 66 certificates offered at Cuyamaca College, learning opportunities abound under the tutelage of highly-qualified, dynamic instructors imbued with a love of teaching.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.cuyamaca.edu/
900 Rancho San Diego Parkway
El Cajon, 92019
(619) 660‐4000
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Downtown El Cajon Farmer’s Market
The IRC in San Diego is hosting the certified Downtown El Cajon Farmers’ Market (DECFM) which takes a new approach to the enormous potential of a farmers’ market. The DECFM focuses on enlivening and building community – from the vendors, to the residents, to local businesses, and even the entire city.
Description of Services:
The IRC in San Diego is hosting the certified Downtown El Cajon Farmers’ Market (DECFM) which takes a new approach to the enormous potential of a farmers’ market. The DECFM focuses on enlivening and building community – from the vendors, to the residents, to local businesses, and even the entire city.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.rescue.org/farmers-market
201 East Main Street (Prescott Promenade)
El Cajon, 92020
(619) 641-7510 x277
troy.mckinney@rescue.org
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Dreams for Change Safe Parking Program Safe
The Safe Parking Program provides a safe parking environment and supportive services for transitional homeless living in their vehicles for overnight stays.
Description of Services:
The Safe Parking Program provides a safe parking environment and supportive services for transitional homeless living in their vehicles for overnight stays. Family advocates construct an action plan with each participant placing emphasis on permanent housing solutions, employment, training, emergency supports and asset stabilization and building.
Additional Information:
The Safe Parking Program operates 7 nights a week, 365 days a year starting at 6:00 pm. Program volunteers and staff are always on site to include overnight stays. Chula Vista Lot – 345 5th Ave Chula Vista 91910 San Diego Lot – 766 28th St. San Diego 92102 Vista Lot – 1010 Crestview Rd. Vista 92081 No East County Location
For Detailed Information:
http://www.dreamsforchange.org/services/safe-parking/
766 28th St.
San Diego, 92102
(619) 497-0236
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Dudes to Dads
If you live in San Diego, the Dudes to Dads Meetup is an opportunity to get together with other dads in person to discuss, learn, and share experiences on being a dad. It’s difficult to balance everything: work, kids, and marriage. We all want to be the best at all of them but it’s not easy, and not always realistic.
Description of Services:
If you live in San Diego, the Dudes to Dads Meetup is an opportunity to get together with other dads in person to discuss, learn, and share experiences on being a dad. It’s difficult to balance everything: work, kids, and marriage. We all want to be the best at all of them but it’s not easy, and not always realistic. At our Meetups, you can have confidential discussions about parenting techniques, ways to improve your marriage, and tips to improve the overall quality of your life. The age of your children is not crucial but most members will have young children. Soon to be dads are also encouraged to attend.
We meet every 3 weeks on Tuesdays from 5:45pm – 7:15pm in Encinitas.
Additional Information:
Dudes To Dads was developed to help men transition from single dude into family man. The transition is easier when you have support and help of those around you. There are plenty of resources and groups for moms, but what about dads? We are here to help.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.dudestodads.com/
322 Encinitas Blvd, Suite 210
Encinitas, 92024
(877) 648-6278
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East County Behavioral Health Clinic
The East County Behavioral Health Clinic (ECBHC) is a full-service outpatient mental health clinic for youth and families residing in the East Region of San Diego County.
Description of Services:
The East County Behavioral Health Clinic (ECBHC) is a full-service outpatient mental health clinic for youth and families residing in the East Region of San Diego County. The clinic is designated to accept full-scope Medi-Cal coverage and employs a variety of mental health professionals including marriage and family therapists, social workers, psychologists, and psychiatrists. Services are individually tailored and uniquely adapted to cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
For Detailed Information:
https://sdyouthservices.org/what_we_do/services/mental-health-services/
*Evening visits by appointment
1870 Cordell Court, Suite 101
El Cajon, 92020
(619) 448-9700
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El Cajon Seventh Day Adventist Community
Community food distribution site
Description of Services:
Community food distribution site
For Detailed Information:
1630 East Madison Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 444-0763
1640 E. Madison Avenue
El Cajon, 92019
(619) 444‐0763
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Emancipated Youth Housing Program (HOME Program)
The HOME Emancipated Youth Housing Program is designed to provide stable and affordable housing for former foster youth. Provide supportive services to promote self-sufficiency.
Description of Services:
The HOME Emancipated Youth Housing Program is designed to provide stable and affordable housing for former foster youth. Provide supportive services to promote self-sufficiency.
Who is Eligible
-Former foster youth ages 18- 24 who are eligible for Independent Living Services.
-Youth who have demonstrated an ability to live independently.
-Youth who have a legal source of income and/or are working full or part-time.
-Youth whose income is less than $25,000 per year.
-Youth with no current history of substance abuse and/or no recent history of violence or assaults.
Additional Information:
To apply, contact your regional ILS Case Manager for a referral or the HOME program staff for more information.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.fosteringchange.org/housing/the-home-program
3878 Old Town Ave, Suite 200
San Diego, 92110
(619) 767-5459
dianna.hildreth@sdcounty.ca.gov
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Emergency Screening Unit (ESU)
The Emergency Screening Unit (ESU) provides emergency psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, brief outpatient counseling, case management and emergency medication management to children and adolescents under age 18.
Description of Services:
The Emergency Screening Unit (ESU) provides emergency psychiatric evaluations, crisis intervention, crisis stabilization, brief outpatient counseling, case management and emergency medication management to children and adolescents under age 18. ESU serves the Medi-Cal population and those who do not have any medical coverage. Although those with private insurance can be seen at ESU, it is advised that the private insurance clients receive services at facilities and agencies authorized by the insurance company.
Additional Information:
Spanish speaking counselors are available most hours, and interpretation is accessible in over 140 languages through language interpreting services 24/7.
Crisis line: 1-888-724-7240
For Detailed Information:
http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/bhs/mental_health_services_children/emergency_and_crisis_mental_health_services.html
*24/7 available
730 Medical Center Court
Chula Vista, 91911
(619) 421-6900
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Employment & Career Services (Jewish Family Service)
JFS Employment & Career Services is offering a job preparation course for those who are actively looking for employment.
Description of Services:
JFS Employment & Career Services is offering a job preparation course for those who are actively looking for employment.
Career Kickstart is a two-week session is designed to kick your job search into high gear! Graduates of this course will be eligible to receive one-on-one Job Coaching with a professional expert, develop an individual employment plan, and receive job referrals throughout San Diego County.
Career Connections is a job club for experienced professionals of all ages who are actively seeking employment and/or interested in changing careers. This is your opportunity to network, receive job leads, and learn from professionals in the community. Open to the public!
Additional Information:
If you still haven’t found what you’re looking for, call our JFS Access Line at (858) 637-3210. Our intake coordinator can connect you to a counselor or case manager who can work with you individually. All calls are completely confidential.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.jfssd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_crisis_jen#jobseekers
8788 Balboa Ave
San Diego, 92123
(619) 266-4273
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Escondido Education Compact
Escondido Education COMPACT is committed to developing and implementing community-wide programs to support youth. Its purpose is to expand the education and career opportunities for students and assist them in becoming contributing citizens in our community.
Description of Services:
Escondido Education COMPACT is committed to developing and implementing community-wide programs to support youth. Its purpose is to expand the education and career opportunities for students and assist them in becoming contributing citizens in our community.
Since its inception, Education COMPACT is committed to providing innovative youth development and youth workforce development programs that remain consistent with our original motto: “Creating Opportunities, Making Partnerships and Connecting Teens.”
It is our vision by providing the holistic delivery of education programs, customized personal and career services that are necessary for high risk youth to meet employer expectations, achieve independence and financial success and to deter gang association and criminal activity. As well as partner other Community-Based Agencies to provide mental health services and substance abuse services. Intensive Case Management is necessary for these youth to stay-in school, make positive choices and changes; not have disciple referrals and ultimately not re-offend.
Escondido Education COMPACT is committed to developing and implementing community-wide programs to support youth. Its purpose is to expand the education and career opportunities for students and assist them in becoming contributing citizens in our community.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.educationcompact.org/
220 S Broadway
Escondido, 92025
(760) 839-4515
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Family Health Centers of San Diego
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Mission is to provide caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and medically underserved persons.
Description of Services:
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Mission is to provide caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and medically underserved persons. Many of our patients qualify for free or low-cost services based upon their income and family size.
Services provided: adults, alcohol & drug services, black infant health program, children, counseling & mental health, LGBTQ, pharmacy, dental, health education, HIV, homeless, specialty clinics, teens, vision care and women’s health.
Additional Information:
Contact Elsie Campa directly at the email or phone number below, and let her know that you were referred by Just in Time for Foster Youth.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.fhcsd.org/
823 Gateway Center Way
San Diego, 92102
(619) 609-4563
elsiec@fhcsd.org
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Family Self Sufficiency Program (Home Start)
The Family Self Sufficiency program offers families a hand up through a continuum of care that helps move individuals and families toward self sufficiency. Working from a strength based perspective each client is treated as a partner in the creation of individualized service plans.
Description of Services:
The Family Self Sufficiency program offers families a hand up through a continuum of care that helps move individuals and families toward self sufficiency. Working from a strength based perspective each client is treated as a partner in the creation of individualized service plans.
Additional Information:
Services included: Emergency Food and Shelter, Nutrition Education, Benefits Application Assistance, Workforce Development support, Free tax consultation, education and preparation of financial literacy services year-round The Family Self Sufficiency program has two offices in San Diego. City Heights Community Center: 4305 University Ave, Suite 410, San Diego, CA 92105 2nd location: 131 Avocado Avenue (Little House) El Cajon, CA 92020 Contact Eddie Duarte, Program Manager
For Detailed Information:
http://www.home-start.org/programs-service/family-self-sufficiency-services-financial-opportunity-center/
4305 University Avenue
San Diego, 92105
(619) 229-3660 x222
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Feeding America San Diego
Multiple community food distribution partnership locations in all counties. Specific distribution locations may be found within each regional section of this guide.
Description of Services:
Multiple community food distribution partnership locations in all counties. Specific distribution locations may be found within each regional section of this guide.
Additional Information:
For a location near you please visit their website.
For Detailed Information:
http://feedingamericasd.org/
9455 Waples Suite 135
San Diego, 92121
(858) 452‐3663
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Financial Fitness
Financial Fitness develops financial literacy with individualized advisers, smart purchasing training, and match savings incentives.
Description of Services:
Financial Fitness develops financial literacy with individualized advisers, smart purchasing training, and match savings incentives. If you have trouble sticking to a budget, creating a savings plan, and keeping savings for long term planning or emergencies, this is the program for you! Financial Fitness offers participants opportunities to learn basic and advanced money management and an ability to match up to $4,500! With real-world financial gurus, online tools, and comprehensive classes offered 12 times per year, you’ll be equipped with the knowledge and discipline to make smart money purchases.
Requirements:
Youth must be going to school and/or working and between the ages of 18 and 26. Must have an income and the ability to save.
For Detailed Information:
http://jitfosteryouth.org/programs/financial-fitness/
4560 Alvarado Canyon Rd Ste 2G
San Diego CA 92120
Steven@jitfosteryouth.org
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Financial Literacy Services (Jewish Family Service)
Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works in the world: how people earn it, how they manage it, how they invest it, and how they can donate it to help others. More specifically, financial literacy refers to the set of skills and knowledge that allows an individual to make informed and effective decisions with all of their financial resources.
Description of Services:
Financial literacy is the ability to understand how money works in the world: how people earn it, how they manage it, how they invest it, and how they can donate it to help others. More specifically, financial literacy refers to the set of skills and knowledge that allows an individual to make informed and effective decisions with all of their financial resources.
A variety of JFS programs offer financial workshops from basic financial literacy to considering bankruptcy. We work to empower our clients to remain or return to self-sufficiency.
Additional Information:
Programs with specialized areas to meet financial literacy needs include: Hebrew Free Loans, JFS Employment & Career Services, and Ways to Work.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.jfssd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_crisis_financial_literacy
8804 Balboa Ave
San Diego, 92123
(858) 637-3210
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Food Resource Center (Catholic Charities)
Food assistance program for those in need. Program Capacity: 80 Households per day Services provided: Food assistance, USDA Commodities, Baby Items, Hygiene Items, CalFresh, application assistance, California Lifeline Education, Holiday Programs
Description of Services:
Food assistance program for those in need. Program Capacity: 80 Households per day Services provided: Food assistance, USDA Commodities, Baby Items, Hygiene Items, CalFresh, application assistance, California Lifeline Education, Holiday Programs
Additional Information:
Must bring valid identification: ID/ birth certificate
Provides a bag of groceries once a month
For Detailed Information:
http://www.ccdsd.org/programs/emergency-services/
349 Cedar Street
San Diego, 92101
(619) 231-2828
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Food Security Program (Bayside Community Center)
Using hands-on experiences to combat the epidemic of hunger, malnutrition, obesity and chronic disease, our Food Security programs give our at-risk community access to education, food distributions, and hot meals. CalFresh (SNAP) outreach and enrollment is also built into every food program.
Description of Services:
Using hands-on experiences to combat the epidemic of hunger, malnutrition, obesity and chronic disease, our Food Security programs give our at-risk community access to education, food distributions, and hot meals. CalFresh (SNAP) outreach and enrollment is also built into every food program.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.bayside-lindavista.org/food-security/
2202 Comstock Street
San Diego, 92111
(858) 278-0771
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FormSwift Start-Up Scholarship
Create a Business Plan Infographic about one of the following industries for a chance to win the FormSwift Scholarship Program: A Startup, A Restaurant, A Non-Profit, A Transportation Company, A Clothing Company
Description of Services:
Create a Business Plan Infographic about one of the following industries for a chance to win the FormSwift Scholarship Program:
A Startup
A Restaurant
A Non-Profit
A Transportation Company
A Clothing Company
The Winner of the FormSwift Scholarship Program will receive $1,000.
To be eligible:
1. You must be a graduating senior in high school or enrolled in college. Community college, professional college, and graduate students are all eligible, in addition to undergraduates at four-year universities.
2. You may not be related to any of FormSwift’s staff or our extended family.
3. International students, including students from a college or graduating from a high school outside the United States, are also eligible to apply.
4. We reserve the right to verify date of high school graduation and/or college enrollment.
Here is how you enter:
1. As mentioned above, either write a one to two page business plan or make a business plan infographic about one of the suggested topics.
2. Send your entry to jamie@formswift.com by May 30, 2016 with the poem subject line “FormSwift Scholarship Entry”
3. Make sure to include your full name, state, and school within your submission.
Additional Information:
We will notify and announce the winner on June 15, 2016. After the winner is announced, the Scholarship Program will re-open June 16, 2016. Future Scholarship Deadlines: Summer 2016 – August 15, 2016; Fall 2016 – October 15, 2016; Winter 2016 – December 15, 2016.
For Detailed Information:
http://formswift.com/startup-scholarship
2 Townsend Street
San Francisco, 94107
(888) 311-2977
jamie@formswift.com
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Foster the Students
Foster the Students is a non-profit student organization at UCSD that advocates for foster youth awareness all throughout campus. Foster the Students is a safe sanctuary not only for foster youth but also (for any student who feel they are in need of extra support to rely on that is all-inclusive and not judgemental) to those students who felt they really never had real parents.
Description of Services:
Foster the Students is a non-profit student organization at UCSD that advocates for foster youth awareness all throughout campus. Foster the Students is a safe sanctuary not only for foster youth but also (for any student who feel they are in need of extra support to rely on that is all-inclusive and not judgmental) to those students who felt they really never had real parents. We also welcome anyone who is interested in working with foster youth to join. This organization is meant to be a family dedicated in loving and supporting each other through our college years and beyond. It is a family that can and will be used as resources and networking. It is an org driven by passion, will, and determination! This will be a place you can call home because you do not need to hide who you really are. We will get to know each other at a personal level and establish an everlasting bond of family.
Additional Information:
Anyone is eligible to join this organization however, membership is limited to the undergraduate or graduate students at the University of California San Diego. There will be no dues or obligations required in order to be apart of this organization.
For Detailed Information:
http://rangiroa.ucsd.edu/studentorgregistration/RdOnlyDetail.aspx?data=6080
9500 Gilman Dr
San Diego, 92093
raulenciso77@gmail.com
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Foster Youth and Homeless Education Services (San Diego County Office of Education)
The San Diego County Office of Education’s Foster Youth Services Program responds to, assists, and empowers all systems that support foster youth in achieving academic success. FYS programs are designed to prepare foster youth to become successful, self-sufficient and independent adults.
Description of Services:
The San Diego County Office of Education’s Foster Youth Services Program responds to, assists, and empowers all systems that support foster youth in achieving academic success. FYS programs are designed to prepare foster youth to become successful, self-sufficient and independent adults.
Programs and services offered:
College Connection, FY-SIS, School Success, Tutoring Michelle Lustig, Ed.D., MSW, PPS, Manager
For Detailed Information:
http://www.sdcoe.net/student-services/student-support/Pages/foster-youth-homeless-education-services.aspx
3878 Old Town Ave., Suite 200
San Diego, 92103
(619) 683-9340 x31
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Foster Youth Scholars (California College Pathways)
California College Pathways provides resources and leadership to campuses and community organizations to help foster youth succeed at community colleges, vocational schools, and four-year universities.
Description of Services:
California College Pathways provides resources and leadership to campuses and community organizations to help foster youth succeed at community colleges, vocational schools, and four-year universities.
Additional Information:
By engaging institutions to work together, sharing best practices, and advocating for policies that support foster youth in higher education, California College Pathways is helping foster youth across the state achieve their higher education goals and move on to fulfilling careers.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.cacollegepathways.org/foster-youth-scholars
235 Montgomery Street, Suite 1142
San Francisco, 94104
(415) 348-0011
info@johnburtonfoundation.org
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FosterClub
FosterClub is dedicated to providing a peer support network for children and youth in foster care. Further, we believe that the experiences young people have in foster care place them in a position to effect change within the system, inform and motivate their peers, build public awareness and create public will for improved care for abused and neglected children.
Description of Services:
FosterClub is dedicated to providing a peer support network for children and youth in foster care. Further, we believe that the experiences young people have in foster care place them in a position to effect change within the system, inform and motivate their peers, build public awareness and create public will for improved care for abused and neglected children.
Additional Information:
FosterClub is about providing youth a voice within the system that so heavily impacts their lives. Whether advocating on their own behalf, in concern for siblings or family members, or speaking out on behalf of their 400,000 peers currently in the system.
For Detailed Information:
https://www.fosterclub.com/
1575 E. 17th Street
Santa Ana, 92705
(714) 619-8418
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Fostering Opportunities Scholarship
Fostering Opportunity Scholarship Fund (FOSF) goal is to expand the educational opportunities for foster students by providing financial support for their higher education endeavors.
Description of Services:
Fostering Opportunity Scholarship Fund (FOSF) goal is to expand the educational opportunities for foster students by providing financial support for their higher education endeavors. We pair our scholarship recipients with mentors, who can lend supportive ear and and offer advice, as each student transitions into their new environment and meets the challenges of higher education.
Additional Information:
There are several requirements for the each semester, available on the application guidelines portion. If you don’t qualify for a semester, you may reapply the following semester.
For Detailed Information:
http://mydollar.org/
7450 Olivetas Ave, #231
La Jolla, 92037
(619) 550-7754
info@bbinnob.com
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Fred Finch Youth Center
At Fred Finch Youth Center, we welcome and invite people from all backgrounds to address life challenges in a safe and compassionate environment. We commit ourselves to working together with our program participants to navigate complex challenges that may include traumatic experience, mental health concerns, drug and alcohol use, or other disabilities.
Description of Services:
At Fred Finch Youth Center, we welcome and invite people from all backgrounds to address life challenges in a safe and compassionate environment. We commit ourselves to working together with our program participants to navigate complex challenges that may include traumatic experience, mental health concerns, drug and alcohol use, or other disabilities. We provide innovative, effective services to support our participants and their families to reach their goals.
Additional Information:
Services are available in several configurations and many locations including residential treatment, public school, non-public school, homes, community settings, specialized independent and shared housing
For Detailed Information:
http://www.fredfinch.org/
6160 Mission Gorge Rd. Ste 200
San Diego, 92120
(619) 281-3706
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Gates Millennium Scholars Program
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest.
Description of Services:
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS) Program, funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Native, Asian Pacific Islander American, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education in any discipline area of interest. Continuing Gates Millennium Scholars may request funding for a graduate degree program in one of the following discipline areas: computer science, education, engineering, library science, mathematics, public health or science.
Additional Information:
Early January deadline for outstanding African American, Native American, Hispanic American and Asian Pacific Islander American students.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.gmsp.org/
*Business hours are based on EST zone.
1805 7th Street, NW
Washington, 20001
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Golden Hill Certified Farmers Market
The Golden Hill Farmer’s Market is mainly frequented by locals meaning you’ll get to beat most of the crowds and long lines that are characteristic of some of the other San Diego farmer’s markets. The vendors provide basic offerings such as fresh organic and locally grown produce, and lots of tasty snack and meal options such as hummus and pita chips, cheese, kombucha, crepes, tamales and grilled meats.
Description of Services:
The Golden Hill Farmer’s Market is mainly frequented by locals meaning you’ll get to beat most of the crowds and long lines that are characteristic of some of the other San Diego farmer’s markets. The vendors provide basic offerings such as fresh organic and locally grown produce, and lots of tasty snack and meal options such as hummus and pita chips, cheese, kombucha, crepes, tamales and grilled meats. Some popular vendors with the locals are those cooking up Filipino and New Orleans inspired dishes. There is even a stand geared towards dogs where they sell lots of doggy treats, making this perfect for a Saturday morning stroll with your pooch.
Additional Information:
The Market accepts EBT, credit cards, and cash
For Detailed Information:
http://briansfarmersmarkets.com/
B Street between 27th & 28th Street
San Diego, 92105
(619) 795-3363
brian@sdmarketmanager.com
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Grossmont Adult School
Classes are open to adults who are 18 years of age or older. Additional locations are in El Cajon, Steele Canyon, East County, and Santee. Courses offered dependent on specific locations.
Description of Services:
Classes are open to adults who are 18 years of age or older. Additional locations are in El Cajon, Steele Canyon, East County, and Santee. Courses offered dependent on specific locations.
For Detailed Information:
http://adultschool.guhsd.net/locations
1550 Melody Lane
San Diego, 92019
(619) 588‐3500
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Grossmont Community College
Grossmont College serves a diverse learning community of students, primarily from suburban locations in East San Diego County, and also from city of San Diego neighborhoods, surrounding communities, as well as locations across the state, the nation and more than 50 countries throughout the world.
Description of Services:
Grossmont College is “Changing Lives Through Education” and has been a vital part of the community since classes first convened in 1961. One out of every three East County adults has taken classes at Grossmont or Cuyamaca colleges.
Grossmont College serves a diverse learning community of students, primarily from suburban locations in East San Diego County, and also from city of San Diego neighborhoods, surrounding communities, as well as locations across the state, the nation and more than 50 countries throughout the world.
For Detailed Information:
http://www.grossmont.edu/
*Business hours vary. Please check www.grossmont.edu/college-info/office-hours.aspx
8800 Grossmont College Drive
El Cajon, 92020
(619) 644‐7000
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Guardian Scholars Program (San Diego State)
The SDSU Guardian Scholars Program is committed to helping students exiting the foster care system, are wards of the court, under legal guardianship or unaccompanied homeless youth by providing a comprehensive, holistic support program to help them achieve the goal of a college degree.
Description of Services:
The SDSU Guardian Scholars Program is committed to helping students exiting the foster care system, are wards of the court, under legal guardianship or unaccompanied homeless youth by providing a comprehensive, holistic support program to help them achieve the goal of a college degree. For a portion of these students, this support will include a significant scholarship to supplement their financial aid package and reduce reliance on student loans.
Additional Information:
SDSU’s Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) serves as the main resource for Guardian Scholars, offering ongoing services such as academic advising, tutoring, skills assessment, and math and writing labs. Callback once school is in session.
For Detailed Information:
http://studentaffairs.sdsu.edu/EOP/Content/Guardian%20Scholars.html
5500 Campanile Drive
San Diego, 92182
(619) 594-0140
mojica@mail.sdsu.edu
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Guardian Scholars Program (UC San Diego)
The Guardian Scholars Program supports former foster youth by awarding scholarships up to $5,000 per academic year to eligible UC San Diego undergraduate students. At UC San Diego, all former foster youth are included in the Guardian Scholars Program, even if the student is not receiving funding for a Guardian Scholarship.
Description of Services:
The Guardian Scholars Program supports former foster youth by awarding scholarships up to $5,000 per academic year to eligible UC San Diego undergraduate students.
At UC San Diego, all former foster youth are included in the Guardian Scholars Program, even if the student is not receiving funding for a Guardian Scholarship. This is an inclusive program where all former foster youth are invited to participate and enjoy the special privileges offered by the campus to welcome and support former foster youth.
Special privileges include: orientation to university life; access to on-campus housing all year round, including the summer before your first fall term; priority enrollment, beginning second term of attendance at UCSD; student employment opportunities; assistance with financial aid applications; life skills counseling; career planning; and a recognition event for scholars and program supporters.
The program provides more than scholarship funds — it’s designed to help ensure your academic success, to offer support services and experiences that encourage active participation in campus life, and to provide career-development skills for life after graduation. Take advantage of opportunities for year round on-campus housing, including the summer before your first fall term.
Friendly and informal meetings with your Guardian Scholarship mentor focus on problem-solving, life counseling, and encouragement. Workshops covering special topics like financial literacy, wellness, and locating an internship will be offered quarterly.
Additional Information:
The Guardian Scholarship Program is a collaborative effort among key campus departments and Promises2Kids. For general program information and questions: Contact Edward Abeyta, (858) 534-3402. For admissions information and questions: Incoming freshmen, contact Joanne Higgins, (858) 534-0891. Incoming transfer students, contact Timothy Borch, (858) 822-0348. For financial aid information and questions: Incoming and current students, contact Teresa Stanley, (858) 534-0539 or Yvonne Borrego, (858) 534-1669. For information about making a gift to the scholarship fund to support UC San Diego’s Guardian Scholars (former foster youth): Jennifer Leighton, (858) 822-1537.
For Detailed Information:
http://students.ucsd.edu/finances/financial-aid/types/scholarships/guardian.html
9500 Gilman Dr.
La Jolla, 92093
(858) 534-3402
eabeyta@ucsd.edu
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Guardian Scholars (Promises2Kids)
Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars encourages foster youth to pursue higher education through community college, trade school or a university degree. This highly successful resource provides former foster youth with a partial financial scholarship along with mentoring support to assist them in adapting to and excelling in a higher education setting.
Description of Services:
Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars encourages foster youth to pursue higher education through community college, trade school or a university degree. This highly successful resource provides former foster youth with a partial financial scholarship along with mentoring support to assist them in adapting to and excelling in a higher education setting.
Additional Information:
Support provided: College preparation, SAT Courses and unique college level courses while in HS as a Junior Guardian Scholar, Quarterly training and educational opportunities, Financial scholarships, Peer support and social activities, Mentoring
For Detailed Information:
http://promises2kids.org/guardian-scholars/
9400 Ruffin Court, Suite A
San Diego, 92123
(858) 278-4400
info@promises2kids.org
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Hand Up Youth Food Pantry (Jewish Family Service)
The Hand Up Youth Food Pantry delivers food to several locations throughout San Diego County.
Description of Services:
The Hand Up Youth Food Pantry delivers food to several locations throughout San Diego County. Food is distributed once a week at St. Paul’s Cathedral downtown, once a month at Camp Pendleton and Murphy Canyon Military Housing, and as needed to our clients at Chabad Downtown, College Avenue Center, Foodmobile, JFS Turk Family Center, and JFS North County Coastal office.
Additional Information:
St. Paul’s Cathedral Distribution: Open to anyone, Thursdays 1–3pm, 2728 6th Ave. San Diego 92103. Military Distributions: open to active duty military and their spouses
For Detailed Information:
http://www.jfssd.org/site/PageServer?pagename=programs_food_assistance_food_pantry
8804 Balboa Avenue
San Diego, 92123
(858) 637-3088
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Harmonium, Inc.
Harmonium offers a wide array of services for children, youth, and families throughout San Diego County. Harmoniumís hallmark is individual, group, and family counseling, affordable licensed on site school age childcare, innovative education, and after-school teen enrichment programs.
Description of Services:
Harmonium offers a wide array of services for children, youth, and families throughout San Diego County. Harmoniumís hallmark is individual, group, and family counseling, affordable licensed on site school age childcare, innovative education, and after-school teen enrichment programs.
Services Offered:
Childrenís Programs Counseling & Parent to Parent Programs Youth Programs
For Detailed Information:
http://www.harmoniumsd.org/
9245 Activity Road Suite 200
San Diego, 92126
(858) 684-3080
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Healthy Adventures Foundation
Healthy Adventures Foundation seeks to partner with communities, organizations, groups and individuals that desire to create a model of health. Healthy Adventures Foundation youth programs exist to support and educate under served and at risk youth.
Description of Services:
Healthy Adventures Foundation seeks to partner with communities, organizations, groups and individuals that desire to create a model of health. Healthy Adventures Foundation youth programs exist to support and educate under served and at risk youth. We do this by providing programs that empower these youth to take control of their nutrition and physical activity. We seek to improve the quality of life, while seeking balance in healthy behaviors.
Healthy Cooking Demonstrations/Classes
Healthy Adventures Foundation’s Chef Greg can conduct a healthy cooking demonstration and hands-on classes for all ages, from pre-school to seniors. The classes are designed to accommodate the population being served in ways that encourage the consumption of more whole grains, fruits and vegetables. These classes provide instruction, recipe handouts and samples for all attendees. These are our favorite and most requested community classes!
Health Coaching
Healthy Adventures Foundation offers health coaching to individuals, groups, and families. Our health coaching can be conducted in-person, over the phone, via email, or any combination of the three options. Our health coaches work one on one with clients to help them create health-related goals and provide the tools to reach those goals.
Health Screenings
We have trained staff available to perform biometric health evaluations. We perform height and weight measurements, body composition percentages, girth measurements, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol (variety of options), body mass index (BMI), and more. We can also track these measurements to give clients a view of multiple health related variables over time, and provide organizational reports, de-identified and aggregately.
Additional Information:
To schedule a class at your site for any of our healthy lifestyle classes, please contact Wendy Hileman at (619) 466-4386 or wendy@healthyadventuresfoundation.org.
For Detailed Information:
www.healthyadventuresfoundation.org/default.aspx?page=1
2941 4th Ave
San Diego, 92103
(619) 466-4386
healthcoach@healthyadventuresfoundation.org
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