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Kinship

Resource Guide

YMCA Kinship Navigator Program

San Diego County

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Dear Kinship Caregiver,

This guide was created as a resource for Kinship families residing in San Diego

County by the YMCA Kinship Program. It is a list of agencies and programs,

which address issues commonly faced by Kinship families and is organized first by

need and then by region of the county that is served. Please see the table of

contents on the next page for a complete list of need topics and corresponding page

numbers. The YMCA Kinship Program provides services to relative caregivers

throughout San Diego County.

The mission of the Kinship program is:

To support to kinship caregivers throughout San Diego County in

achieving safety, permanency, and well-being for their families

through education, advocacy and community collaboration.

The Kinship Program offers a variety of services including:

• Kinship Navigator Services:

- Assessment of family needs

- Information and referral

- Education

- Advocacy

- Short-term case management

• Case Management Services (more intensive services for families involved in

the child welfare system)

• Respite Service (for caregivers who are 55 and older)

In addition to the Kinship Program, the YMCA of San Diego County offers many

community and social services through the programs in the Youth and Family

Services and Childcare Resource Service departments as well as at the 14 branch

sites (swim and gym facilities) located throughout the county. See the YMCA

section of this guide for more information about all branches, departments, and

camps.

Note:Reasonable efforts were made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this guide, however absolute accuracy and inclusivity cannot be guaranteed. Agencies, services, and/or programs listed in this guide are not necessarily endorsed by the YMCA of San Diego County.

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Table of Contents

211 Program 4 Health Facilities 29

ACCESS 4 Health Insurance 32

Adoptions 4 Health Resources 33

Adult/Elder Abuse 4 Housing 34

After School Programs 4 Immigration and Refugee Services 35

At-Risk Youth 4 Jail Information 38

Birth Certificates 8 Legal Services 38

Budgeting and Financial Literacy 8 Mediation Services 41

Child Abduction 8 Mental Health 41

Child Abuse 9 Mentoring Programs 46

Child Care 9 Military and Veterans Services 48

Child Online Safety 9 Native American Services 50

Children 0-5 9 Notary Public Services 51

Clothing 10 Older Adult Services 52

Community Centers 10 Parent Education 55

Courts 13 Respite 56

Dental Services 13 Sex Offender Information 57

Disabilities Services 16 Social Security 57

Domestic Violence 17 South Bay Community Resource Centers 57

Education (Adult) 18 Substance Abuse and Addiction 58

Education (Children) 19 Support Groups 60

Employment 20 Tax Services 60

Enrichment Programs 20 Teen Shelter Services 61

Family Recreation 21 Transportation 62

Family Resource Centers (Welfare Offices) 22 Utilities 62

Financial Support 23 Vision 63

Financial Aid for College 24 Volunteering 63

Food 25 YMCA 64

Foster Care 26

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Resources

211 Program

2-1-1 San Diego

P.O. Box 881307 San Diego, CA 92168

Dial 2-1-1 www.211sandiego.org

24-hour comprehensive Information and Referral Service. Quick, free access to information about community, health, human and disaster services in San Diego County. Toll-free telephone number and can be used to access County services.

ACCESS

ACCESS Customer Service Center

(866) 262-9881 http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/access/index.html

An extension of the County of San Diego Family Resource Centers (FRC's). Serves residents, providers, and other government agencies with questions or needs related to Family Resource Center programs and services (public benefits). Agents provide assistance via phone, e-mail, and fax, Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm, excluding County holidays.

Adoptions

County Adoptions

5950 Levant St. San Diego, CA 92111-6098

(877) 423-6788 www.iadoptu.org

Licensed public adoption agency which serves all members of the adoption triad: adoptees, birth families, and adoptive parents. Both voluntary relinquishments as well as adoptions of children from the foster care system are handled by the agency, which is staffed by professional social workers.

Adult/Elder Abuse

Adult Protective Services

(800) 510-2020 http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov

Serves adults 65 and older and dependent adults 18 and older, who are harmed, or threatened with harm, to ensure their right to safety and dignity. APS investigates elder and dependent adult abuse, including cases of neglect and abandonment, as well as physical, sexual and financial abuse.

After-School Programs

The best way to apply for before and after school care for your child is to call the child's school directly and ask if they offer a free or low-cost after school program.

At-Risk Youth

(Countywide)

Alliance for Community Empowerment (ACE) (800) ACE-9458

A partnership of community organizations working together to address the effects of community violence, strengthen the family, and empower the community. ACE offers: mobile response teams, gang awareness, strengthening families, and a leadership academy. Services are offered free of charge throughout San Diego County.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego

115 West Woodward Avenue Escondido, CA 92025

(866) 739-6884 http://www.sdyouth.org

Provides a variety of programs for youth including day camps, after school programming, health and life skills, character and leadership, education and career, sports and fitness, and the arts. See website for more information and to find a club near you.

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California Youth Crisis Line

(800) 843-5200 http://www.youthcrisisline.org

A toll-free helpline available 24 hours a day to youth and their families in crisis or need with confidential and non-judgmental crisis-intervention counseling and appropriate referrals to assist callers with issues such as family problems, runaway and homelessness, depression, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, suicide and more.

Job Corps

(800) 733-5627 http://www.jobcorps.gov

A free education and training program that helps young people learn a career, earn a high school diploma or GED, and find and keep a good job. For eligible youth at least 16 years of age.

Juvenile Diversion Program

Enables eligible youth, including at risk and high-risk youth, to prevent entry or re-entry into the juvenile justice system. The service target population is youth from 12 to 17 years of age. Services include: Skill Building, Community Service, Academic Assistance, Agency Referral, Counseling, and Case

Management. See website for more information and services near you.

National Runaway Switchboard

(800) 621-4000 www.nrscrisisline.org

Offers 7 day/ 24 hour crisis intervention, including information and referral, message service for youth and their legal guardians, conference calls to family or agencies providing help, and free bus rides home.

San Diego County Probation Department - Juvenile Probation Center 9444 Balboa Ave., Suite 500 San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 514-3148 http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/probation/index.html

Offers resources to parents, families, schools, and concerned friends who need help steering at-risk youth toward positive activities. The Department partners with community-based organizations located

throughout San Diego County to offer assessments and case management at no cost.

YMCA of San Diego County

3708 Ruffin Road San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 292-9622 http://www.ymca.org

Provides a variety of enrichment and social services programming for children and teens throughout San Diego County. See website for more information about programs and locations near you.

(Central)

Harmonium Inc. - Epicentre

9245 Activity Rd., Suite105 San Diego, CA 92126

(858) 684-3080 www.harmoniumsd.org

A San Diego Regional Teen Center that prepares teens for success in the 21st century. Teens have a safe place to gather with friends, take performance and visual arts classes, learn techniques in modern music, and explore creative abilities. Call or see website for more information.

Hillcrest Youth Center

3777 4th Ave. San Diego, CA 92103

(619) 497-2920 www.youthcentersd.com

A drop-in center serving all of San Diego County for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and questioning youth between the ages of 14 and 20.

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Neighborhood House Association - The Connection 5660 Copley Dr. San Diego, CA 92111

(619) 263-7761 http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org

A teen pregnancy prevention program that provides pro-active education to high-risk teens. The program serves teens through in-school curriculum aimed at assisting youth to make responsible decisions

relevant to sexual and reproductive behavior.

San Diego Gang Commission

1010 Second Avenue, Ste. 1520 San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 533-4874 http://www.sandiego.gov/gangcommission

Information and resources related to gang prevention and intervention.

San Diego Youth Services (SDYS) 3255 Wing Street San Diego, CA 92110

(619) 221-8600 http://www.sdyouthservices.org

Works to fight the tragedies of homeless youth and youth in crisis and administers programs from fifteen locations throughout San Diego County. Approach is based on practices that have proven to be effective -- focusing on long--term solutions. Also provides personalized family--oriented support and home--based services for families with youth living throughout the vast East County region of San Diego. Programs include CAT, Cool Bed Program, Juvenile Diversion Programs, Group Services, and more. See website or call for more information.

SAY, San Diego, Inc. - Delinquency/Gang/Teen Pregnancy Prevention 8755 Aero Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA, 92123

(858) 565-4148 http://www.saysandiego.org

Services include: Delinquency Prevention and Juvenile Diversion; Extended Day Before and After School Programs; Family Support and Development; Health Promotion; Community Development and

Collaboration; School Readiness and Support; Child Abuse Prevention; Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse Prevention; and Mental Health. See website or call for more information.

YMCA - Oz San Diego

3304 Idlewild Way, San Diego, CA 92117

(858) 270-8213 http://www.yfs.ymca.org/residential-services/oz-shelter-services.html

Provides a temporary, two-week homelike residence for teenagers experiencing personal, interpersonal, school or family difficulties.

YMCA Teen Link Program

2929 Meade Ave. San Diego, CA 92116

(619) 281-8313 http://www.yfs.ymca.org

A collaborative with a focus on prevention (of teen pregnancy, and substance abuse) encouraging youth to reduce high risk behaviors through education in order to make positive life choices.

(East)

Harmonium Inc.

245 Activity Road #105 San Diego, CA 92126

(858) 684-3080 http://www.harmonium-inc.org

Counseling services, parent-to-parent program, juvenile diversion program - services provided in East County.

Vision Achievement Mentoring - Crisis House

1034 North Magnolia Ave., El Cajon, CA, 92020-1918

(619) 444-1194 www.crisishouse.org

Provides a 3-month mentoring program for at-risk youth. Offers one-on-one mentoring services. Services include personal guidance toward healthy lifestyle changes, group interactions, social development,

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family interactions, education/tutoring, skills development, and cultural and recreational activities.

(North)

North County Lifeline

200 Michigan Ave. Vista, CA. 92084

(760) 726-4900 http://www.nclifeline.org

Provides services including juvenile delinquency prevention and intervention, gang prevention and intervention, after school programs and leadership, and mentoring.

Transitional Youth Academy

2195 Oceanside Blvd. Oceanside, CA (760) 721-2117

A prevention and intervention program for high-risk youth, which offers intensive behavioral health and crisis intervention counseling, as well as case management, educational supportive services, vocational development, and life skills training.

(South)

Community Assessment Teams

1124 Bay Blvd, Ste D, Chula Vista, CA, 91911-7155

(619) 420-3620 www.sdcounty.ca.gov/probation

Assists families with youth who are at risk for involvement in the criminal justice or dependency systems and provides assessment, prevention, and referral services and can link families to drug and alcohol treatment, housing information, education, employment, and life skills training. San Diego County Probation Department is the lead agency.

Employment Development Department - Youth Employment Opportunity Program 1111 Bay Blvd. #E, Chula Vista 91911

(619) 628-0346 www.caljobs.ca.gov

Program for youth, ages 15 -21, who need support to stay in school, finish school, or get their GED. Program offers help with employment, referrals, and emergency material needs.

Operation Samahan

2743 Highland Ave., National City 91950

(619) 474-2284 www.operationsamahan.org

Youth-2-Youth Teen Center: Teen health clinic. Also serves as a resource for teens providing pregnancy prevention education, leadership training, job readiness, and career planning. Sliding scale.

South Bay Community Services - Youth Services 1124 Bay Blvd. #D, Chula Vista 91911

(619) 420-3620 www.southbaycommunityservices.org

Provides youth with a full spectrum of services designed to offer youth the resources and skills they need to reach their full potential and give their best to themselves and their community. Programs include housing and support for homeless and runaway youth and youth aging out of the foster care system, as well as counseling, tutoring and job skill training.

Turning the Hearts Center

345 5th Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 691-9643 www.turningtheheartscenter.org

Offers weekly groups on anger management, conflict resolution techniques, pregnancy prevention, life development skills, parenting, self-empowerment, gang prevention and intervention, leadership, substance abuse and chemical dependency, and workforce development and career advice.

Youth and Family Services

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(619) 498-2400 www.sdsheriff.net

Conducts law enforcement investigations for runaway and missing juveniles, and investigations involving juvenile suspects. Investigates physical abuse, child molest, sexual exploitation, and neglect. Provides counseling, intervention, and referral services for at-risk youth displaying pre-delinquent and delinquent behavior.

Birth Certificates

County Birth Records

1600 Pacific Highway, Suite 103 San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 236-3771 http://arcc.co.san-diego.ca.us/arcc/services/birthdeath_certificates.aspx

Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk website with information and locations to request birth certificates.

Budgeting and Financial Literacy

(Countywide)

Springboard - Non-profit Consumer Credit Management P.O. Box 5438 Riverside, CA 92517-5438

(800) 947-3752 www.credit.org

Provides financial education programs, confidential credit and debt counseling, debt management plans, bankruptcy pre-petition credit counseling and budgeting briefing, bankruptcy pre-discharge, personal financial management instructional course, and housing counseling.

(Central)

Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Center 6845 University Ave., San Diego, CA 92115

(619) 287-5762 http://kroccenter.org

Free financial literacy classes. Learn about income and budgeting, credit improvement, banking services, savings, and more.

(East)

Crisis House

1034 North Magnolia Ave., El Cajon, CA, 92020-1918

(619) 444-1194 www.crisishouse.org

Budget and credit counseling, repair, and referrals.

(North)

North County Lifeline - Financial Literacy Workshops 200 Michigan Ave. Vista, CA. 92084

(760) 726-4900 http://www.nclifeline.org/

Offers financial education to individuals age 13 and older to teach them practical skills for establishing, protecting, and repairing their credit and managing their money wisely. Participants learn information and effective practices about budgeting, checking and savings, credit and debt, and taxes and EITC. Workshops are geared toward youth ages 13 to 17 and adults 18 and older.

(South)

Consumer Credit Counseling Service 730 Broadway. Chula Vista, CA, 91910

(866) 889-9347 www.cccssdic.org

Financial counseling, debt repayment programs, housing programs, financial literacy programs, and credit report counseling.

Child Abduction

District Attorney's Office Child Abduction Unit 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

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619) 531-4345 N/A http://www.sdcda.org/helping/child-abduction/child-abduction-faq.html

The Child Abduction unit of the District Attorney's Office has the responsibility for locating and recovering children who have been taken or are being detained in violation of a custody order. This includes children who are in San Diego County or in any other county or state or even in foreign countries.

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children 699 Prince Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3175

(800) 843-5678 www.missingkids.com

Serves as the national resource center and information clearinghouse for missing and exploited children and operates a national 24-hour toll-free hotline, 1-(800) THE-LOST® (1-(800) 843-5678), to intake reports of missing children and receive leads about ongoing cases.

Child Abuse

Child Abuse Hotline (800) 344-6000

Call this hotline to report suspected child abuse and/or neglect.

Child Care

YMCA Childcare Resource Service

3333 Camino Del Rio South, #400 San Diego, CA 92108-3808

(800) 481-2151 www.ymcacrs.org

Child Care Consultants provide information on choosing quality child care in addition to providing child care referrals. You may also ask about applying for subsidized child care.

Child Online Safety

Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force http://www.sdicac.org/

A collaboration of local and federal law enforcement working to protect your children online.

San Diego County District Attorney 330 W. Broadway San Diego, CA 92101

(619) 531-4040 http://www.sdcda.org/preventing/protecting-children-online/index.html

Teaches parents and community leaders how to protect children on the Internet. Our goal is to reduce online victimization, increase the level of reporting of criminal activity, and provide resources for families to help them guard against Internet dangers.

Children 0-5

California Highway Patrol

(619) 220-5492 www.chp.ca.gov

Provides inspection to ensure car seat is installed properly or will assist in installation of a car seat. Appointment necessary.

Child Safety Seat Program - Keep Them Safe 9880 Via Pasar, Suite F San Diego, CA 92126

(858) 621-2313 http://www.safetycouncilonline.com

Provides low cost child safety seats for low income families, inspection and installation / reinstallation by National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA)-certified technicians, and education on the danger of leaving young children unattended in motor vehicles.

First 5 San Diego

1495 Pacific Highway San Diego, CA 92101-6466

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Provides San Diego’s youngest children with access to health care, growth and development screenings and services, dental care, obesity prevention, child care, early education programs and family support..

Health & Human Services - Totline 2901 Meadowlark Dr #152, San Diego 92123 (858) 541-5250

Assistance with behavior concerns for children 0-5 years old.

San Diego County Office of Education

6401 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111-7319

(858) 292-3500 http://www.sdcoe.net

Provides early intervention services to infants/toddlers with special needs birth to three years of age and their families; Professional development to support quality early education programs for children birth to five; and Leadership in developing preschool experiences that are developmentally appropriate and designed to promote school readiness for all children.

Women Infants and Children Program (WIC) www.wicworks.ca.gov

A federally-funded health and nutrition program for women, infants, and children. Find a WIC agency near you by going to the website listed, clicking on the ""Find a Local WIC Agency"" tab, and then searching by city, zip code, or area.

YMCA - Childcare Health Line

3333 Camino del Rio South #400, San Diego 92108

(800) 908-8883 www.ymcacrs.org

Provides telephone consultations, assessments, referrals, and resources regarding the health of children under age 5. Also has behavioral health services.

Also check out local churches and faith based organizations as they often donate food, clothing, diapers, and other baby supplies to families in need.

Clothing

See http://www.bargainlink.com/thrift-stores.htm for a directory of thrift stores in every region of San Diego County.

Community Centers

(Central)

San Diego and La Jolla

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/index.shtml

See website and enter in your zip code to find a recreation center near you.

(East) Alpine

1830 Alpine Blvd. Alpine, CA 91901

(619) 445-7330 www.alpinecommunitycenter.com

On site is Kids Corner, a licensed day care center for infants through teens; two equipped playgrounds for children; a lighted sports field and lighted tennis courts.

El Cajon

http://www.ci.el-cajon.ca.us/dept/rec/community.html

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La Mesa

http://www.cityoflamesa.com

La Mesa offers community programs through their community center and adult enrichment center. Please check out the website for more information.

Lakeside

9841 Vine St. Lakeside, CA 92040

(619) 443-9176 http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/centers/lakeside.html

Lakeside Community Center offers a variety of community programs. Check out the website or call for more information.

Santee

http://www.ci.santee.ca.us

See website for information about community resources in Santee.

Spring Valley

8735 Jamacha Blvd. Spring Valley, CA 91977

(619) 479-1832 http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/centers/springvalley.html

Spring Valley Community Center offers a variety of community programs. Check out the website or call for more information.

(North)

Camp Pendleton

Camp Pendleton, CA 92055

(760) 725-3400 http://www.mccscp.com

See Marine and Family Community Services section of website for a variety of social services provided on base.

Carlsbad

http://www.carlsbadca.gov/services/departments/parksandrec/Pages/default.aspx

Check out the Parks and Recreation Department web page for information about kids, adults, and senior services.

Encinitas

1140 Oakcrest Park Drive Encinitas, CA 92024

(760) 943-2260 http://www.ci.encinitas.ca.us/Resident/Community/CommunitySC/

The Encinitas Community and Senior Center includes facilities that provide recreational, educational, social and civic opportunities to the citizens of Encinitas. A wide variety of activities and events are available to all ages, from tiny tots to seniors. Check out the website for more information.

Escondido

201 North Broadway Escondido, CA 92025

(760) 839-4691 http://www.ci.escondido.ca.us/depts/cs/index.html

The Community Services Department looks forward to serving you with enriching programs, services and opportunities that are designed for the residents of Escondido. For specific information regarding the division, please visit the division's Web page.

Fallbrook

341 Heald Lane Fallbrook, CA 92028

(760) 728-1671 http://www.co.san-diego.ca.us/parks/centers/fallbrook.html

Fallbrook Community Center offers a variety of community programs. Check out the website or call for more information.

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Oceanside

http://www.ci.oceanside.ca.us

Check out the City of Oceanside's website to find a recreation center near you.

Poway

13094 Civic Center Drive Poway, CA 92064

(858) 668-4671 http://www.poway.org

Poway Community Center/Park. Check out the website for more information.

Ramona

434 Aqua Lane Ramona, CA 92065

(760) 789-0999 http://www.ramonarec.com/index.html

Ramona Community Center/Parks and Recreation. Check out the website for more information.

Rancho Santa Fe

PO Box 1834 - Rancho Santa Fe CA 92067

(858) 756-2461 www.rsfcc.org

Check out the website to find out more about programs and services offered at the Rancho Santa Fe Community Center.

San Marcos

3 Civic Center Drive San Marcos, CA 92069

(760) 744-9000 http://www.ci.san-marcos.ca.us

See website for more information about the San Marcos Community Services Department.

Solana Beach

715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075

(858) 793-2564 http://www.ci.solana-beach.ca.us

La Colonia Community Center is run by the city of Solana Beach and offers services to the community. Call for more information or see the city website for more services.

Valley Center

28246 Lilac Road. Valley Center, CA 92082

(760) 749-8852 http://www.vcparks.net/

See the Valley Center Parks and Recreation webpage for information about facilities and activities for residents.

Vista

(760) 639-6151 http://www.cityofvista.com/departments/parks/

See the city of Vista's recreation and community services web page for more information about recreation, senior services, and more.

(South) Chula Vista

276 Fourth Avenue Chula Vista, CA 91910

(619) 409-5979 http://www.ci.chula-vista.ca.us

Check out the city of Chula Vista's recreation department website for information about services.

Coronado

1845 Strand Way Coronado, CA 92118

(6190 522-7342 http://www.coronado.ca.us

Check out the city of Coronado's recreation web page for information about classes and services.

Imperial Beach

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(619) 628-1385 www.cityofib.com

Check out the city website to learn more about programs offered at the Imperial Beach Youth Sports Park and Recreation Center.

Lincoln Acres

2717 Granger Avenue National City, CA 91950

(619) 644-5492 http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/picnic/lincolnacres.html

Lincoln Acres is a neighborhood day use park in National City. It includes a children’s playground and public restrooms. Also on site is a community center, which can be rented. Check out the website for more information.

National City

City Hall 1243 National City Blvd. National City, California 91950

(619) 336-4241 http://www.ci.national-city.ca.us

Check out the National City “Residents” webpage for information about parks, facilities, recreation programs, senior services and more.

San Diego and San Ysidro

http://www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers/index.shtml

See website and enter in your zip code to find a recreation center near you.

Courts

See www.sdcourt.ca.gov and click on “Locations” to see a list of all ten courts in San Diego County as well as contact information.

Dental Services

(Countywide)

Children's Dental Health Association of San Diego 1270 24th Street San Diego, CA 92102

(619) 370-5625 www.childrensdentalhealth.org

Full range of high quality, affordable dental health services to San Diego's underserved children.

Denti-Cal

(800) 322-6384 www.denti-cal.ca.gov

Free referrals to area dentists who accept Medi-Cal/Denti-Cal.

San Diego County Dental Society

(619) 275-0244 www.sdcds.org

Free referrals to area dentists.

Share the Care Dental Health Initiative of San Diego

3851 Rosecrans Street, Suite 522 MS: P511-H San Diego, CA 92110-3115

(619) 692-8858 http://www.sharethecaredental.org

A public-private partnership between the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency, the San Diego County Dental Society, and the San Diego County Dental Health Coalition. See website or call for more information about dental services.

(Central)

Children's Dental Health Center 1270 24th Street San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 234-8131

Children’s dentistry (up to age 20). Accepts Denti-Cal, CHDP, Healthy Families. No private insurance accepted. $30 fee for initial check-up, including X-ray.

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Comprehensive Health Center

3177 Ocean View Blvd San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 398-1534

Free dental services to uninsured children 0-5 and pregnant women. May also provide services to low-income families on a low-cost/sliding scale or to those who have MediCal/DentiCal.

Hillcrest Dental Clinic

3544 30th Street San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 515-2434

La Maestra Community Health Center

4305 University Avenue, Suites 120 and 150 San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 285-8135 (Suite 120) or (619) 501-1235 (Suite 150)

Logan Heights Family Health Center 1809 National Avenue San Diego, CA 92113 (619) 515-2394

San Diego American Indian Health Center 2630 First Avenue San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 234-2158

San Diego Children's Dental Clinic

8110 Birmingham Way, Building 28 San Diego, CA 92123 (619) 205-1950

University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Free, Student-Run Dental Clinic Project

Clinics in Pacific Beach, Baker Elementary School, and Downtown (619) 271-4033

Provides professionally supervised, student run, high quality health care to underserved community of San Diego. Services offered include medical services, social and community service referrals, health counseling and education, education and training for medical students, UCSD School of Pharmacy and the UCSF/UCSD Clinical Pharmacy Project, Affiliated Acupuncture Clinic, and Dental Clinic.

(East)

Grossmont Spring Valley Family Health Center 8788 Jamacha Road Spring Valley, CA 91977 (619) 515-2330

La Maestra Community Health Center 183 South First Street El Cajon, CA 92019 (619) 328-1335

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income families on a low-cost/sliding scale or to those who have MediCal/DentiCal.

La Maestra Community Health Center

7967-7969 Broadway Ave Lemon Grove, CA 92019 (619) 741-7423

Neighborhood Healthcare - Lakeside 10039 Vine Street Lakeside, CA 92040 (619) 390-9135

Southern Indian Health Council

4058 Willows Road Alpine, CA 91901-1620 (619) 445-1188

Low-cost sliding scale dental services. MediCal accepted.

Southern Indian Health Council

36350 Church Road Campo, CA 91906-2700 (619) 445 1188 x 2

Low-cost sliding scale dental services. MediCal accepted.

(North)

Fallbrook Dental Clinic

593 E. Elder, Suite B Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 451-2912

Neighborhood Healthcare

425 N. Date Street Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 520-8330

Neighborhood Healthcare

16650 Highway 76 Pauma Valley, CA 92061 (760) 742-9919

North County Health Services

150 Valpreda Road San Marcos, CA 92069 (760) 736-6794

2201 Mission Avenue, # 103 Oceanside, CA 92054 (760) 400-0277

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217 Earlham Street Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 789-1223

10737 Camino Ruiz, Suite 235 San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 578-4220

Vista Community Clinic

1000 Vale Terrace Vista, CA 92084 (760) 631-5000 x 1289

(South)

2835A Highland Avenue National City, CA 91950 (619) 474-5567

San Ysidro Family Health Center 4050 Beyer Blvd. San Ysidro, CA 92173 (619) 662-4180

South Bay Family Dental Clinic

2 North Euclid, Suite A, B, C National City, CA 91950 (619) 205-6363

Southwestern College - Dental Hygiene Clinic 900 Otay Lakes Road Chula Vista, CA 91910-7297

(619) 216-6663 http://www.swccd.edu

Free dental services to community. Services provided by students in the dental hygiene program. Please call for appointment.

Disabilities Services

Able Disabled Advocacy

4283 El Cajon Blvd, Suite 110 San Diego, CA 92105

(619) 231-5990 www.abledisabledadvocacy.org

Provides employment and training services to individuals with all types of disabilities and other barriers to employment.

Access to Independence

1295 University Ave. Suite 10 San Diego, CA 92103

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Individual and systems advocacy, information and referrals, independent living skills, housing, peer counseling, personal assistance services, Hispanic outreach program, aging and disability resource center, client assistance program, assistive technology, volunteer programs, and equipment donations.

Aging & Independence Services

(800) 510-2020 www.ais-sd.org

Fosters dignity and quality of life for seniors and individuals with special needs in San Diego County by providing access to information, case management, health services, advocacy, and community services.

ARC of San Diego

3030 Market St. San Diego, CA 92102

(619) 685-1175 www.arc-sd.com

Services to persons with developmental disabilities include vocational training, competitive and

supported employment, infant development, residential programs in group homes, supported living, and recreational opportunities.

Exceptional Family Resource Center 9245 Sky Park Ct., #130, San Diego 92123

(800) 281-8252 www.efrconline.org

Emotional support, factual information, referrals, and encouragement for families of children with disabilities from the unique perspective of a parent. Initial point of entry for California Early Start. One-to-one, small group, and disability-specific support groups.

Learning Disabilities Association P.O. Box 421111, San Diego 92142

(858) 467-9158 www.ldasandiego.org

Information on learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder. Parent support group list.

San Diego Adaptive Sports Foundation 2727 Hoover Avenue National City, CA 91954

(619) 336-1806 http://www.sdasf.org/index.html

Provides sports and activities programming for physically challenged youth and adults. See website or call for more information.

San Diego Regional Center

4355 Ruffin Rd., Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92123-1648

(858) 576-2996 www.sdrc.org

Nonprofit private corporation that contracts with the Department of Developmental Services to provide or coordinate services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.

Unyeway, Inc.

2330 Main Street, Suite E Ramona, CA 92065 (760) 789-5960

Provides day training programs, work programs, and employment services throughout San Diego County for adults with developmental disabilities. Promotes independence, empowerment and employment.

Domestic Violence

San Diego Domestic Violence Hotline 4508 Mission Bay Dr. San Diego, CA 92109 (888) DV-LINKS (385-4657)

24 hour domestic violence hotline. Provides crisis intervention and countywide referrals for support groups, therapy, and other services.

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Education - Adult

California Community Colleges

1102 Q Street, 4th Floor Sacramento, CA 95811

(916) 445-8752 http://www.cccco.edu/Home/tabid/189/Default.aspx

Website including listing of all community colleges in California as well as information about application assistance, financial assistance, and other student services.

California State University (CSU) www.csumentor.edu

Public Universities with 23 campuses throughout California. Find more information about a specific campus on the CSU mentor website, which has information on admission, financial aid, majors, virtual tours of each campus, and more.

Community-Based English Tutoring (CBET) - San Ysidro School District 4350 Otay Mesa Rd. San Ysidro, CA, 92173-1685

(619) 428-4476 www.sysd.k12.ca.us

English-language classes for adults who have a desire to develop and/or improve their English skills. Participants must pledge to tutor school-age children in English. Morning and evening classes are available. Childcare and materials are provided.

Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)

Usually available on all community college and university campuses and are programs that are committed to supporting first-generation and/or low-income students through innovative outreach and retention programs that encourage them to persist towards the goal of a university degree. Contact your specific campus’ EOP office for more information.

Regional Occupational Program (ROP) 6735 Gifford Way, San Diego 92111

(858) 627-7208 www.sdcoe.net/rop

Public education vocational training program for those interested in developing or improving job skills. Career and vocational guidance is available. Registration is ongoing. Adults should enroll at nearest ROP office. Teens may enroll at their high school as well. Classes offered by individual school districts and classes vary by school districts.

San Diego Centers for Education and Technology 4343 Ocean View Blvd. San Diego, CA 92113-1915

(619) 388-1234 http://www.sandiegocet.net

See website for more information and to locate a campus near you.

San Diego Unified School District - High School Diploma Program 4606 Ingram St., San Diego 92109

(858) 490-8682

Provides program to earn a high school diploma. Call for information and nearest location.

San Diego Workforce Partnership

3910 University Avenue, Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92105

(888) 884-7397 http://www.sandiegoatwork.org/index.html

Specializes in bringing qualified job seekers and employers together. Can help you get the training you need to set out on a new career path, or strengthen and expand your skills. See website for more information and to find a multi-service career and education center in your area.

TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) 3251 4th Ave., San Diego 92103

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Explore career options and plan career goals. Information about High School Diploma or GED programs. Information about colleges, universities and vocational programs. Assistance with filling out college and financial aid (i.e. FAFSA, Cal Grant) applications. Academic advising such as major and course selection. Foreign degree evaluation advising. Math tutoring also available. All services are free.

Education - Child

Head Start and Early Head Start www.sandiegoheadstart.org

Federally funded child development program designed to help break the cycle of poverty by providing preschool children of low- income families with a comprehensive program to meet their emotional. social, health. nutritional and psychological needs. See website to find a facility in your area.

Jackie Robinson YMCA - Tutoring Program 151 YMCA Way San Diego, CA 92102

(619) 264-0144 www.jackierobinson.ymca.org

Free, after-school tutoring program for 1st though 12th graders on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 3:30-5:30 pm. Snacks and access to computers with internet are provided.

San Diego County Office of Education

6401 Linda Vista Road San Diego, CA 92111-7319

(858) 292-3500 www.sdcoe.net

Provides to school districts quality services, effective and efficient use of resources, and innovative leadership by working collaboratively to meet the needs of students and expectations of the public.

San Diego Public Libraries 820 E St., San Diego 92101

(619) 236-5800 www.sandiegolibrary.org

Books, music, and videos are available to borrow. Free Internet access and Used book sales. Kids’ activities including crafts, magicians, music, summer reading programs, story-time, and movies. Services, resources, and assisted technology available at certain locations for individuals with disabilities. Call for nearest location and for information on activities at that location. Visit the Website at

www.sandiegolibrary.org.

San Diego Unified School District - Special Education Programs Division 3401 Clairemont Dr., Room B27, San Diego 92117

(858) 490-8500 www.sandi.net

Early intervention to maximize child development for eligible children with special needs, ages 0-5, who reside within the San Diego City School District.

Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK)

3180 University Ave., Ste. 430 San Diego, CA 92104

(866) 609-3218 www.taskca.org

Provides individuals with disabilities, their families, and the professionals who serve them with training, support, information, and resources and referrals.

The WINGS After School Program

(619) 336-7738 http://nsd.us/edservices/before_and_after_school/

Provides a safe place for students to experience academic enrichment, homework help, and recreational activities during the hours when most parents work. Registration forms are available in each school's auditorium everyday after school.

Turning Hearts Center

345 5th Ave. Chula Vista, CA 91910

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After school tutoring.

Also see “South Bay Community Resource Centers”

Employment

Employment Development Department www.edd.ca.gov

A website for job seekers that can help you explore career options, get ready for a job, prepare

applications and resumes, and improve your interview skills. The Cal Jobs website helps link employer job listings and job seeker resumes.

Home Start, Inc - Family Self Sufficiency Program (FSS) 5005 Texas Street Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92108

(619) 692-0727 www.home-start.org

Helps to stabilize families in crisis. This stabilization then allows families to benefit from employment development, placement and ongoing support. Families are helped to move from welfare-to-work, many for the first time in their lives. See website for a location near you.

North County Lifeline - Employment Services 200 Michigan Ave. Vista, CA. 92084

(760) 842-6267 www.nclifeline.org

Employment-focused case management services as part of our Family Self-Sufficiency Program for clients seeking employment, increased hours or benefits, and/or second jobs.

San Diego County Office of Education - Work Readiness “Youth One Stop Career Centers”

(619) 233-2814 www.sdcoe.net

Educational, financial and business services to all of the school districts in San Diego County. The Juvenile Court and Community Schools (JCCS) is one of the programs operated by the County Office of Education. The Juvenile Court and Community Schools service expertise and current customer base is accepting students that are expelled, delinquent, foster, homeless, parenting, gang affiliated, or on probation. Our teachers have had specific training with at-risk youth, diversity and professional development in teaching and relating to our youth.

San Diego Workforce Partnership

3910 University Avenue, Suite 400 San Diego, CA 92105

(888) 884-7397 http://www.sandiegoatwork.org/index.html

Specializes in bringing qualified job seekers and employers together and can help you get the training you need to set out on a new career path, or strengthen and expand your skills. Our services give you the competitive advantage in San Diego's job market. See website for more information and to find a multi-service career and education center in your area.

SAY, San Diego, Inc. - Family Self-Sufficiency 8755 Aero Drive, Suite 100 San Diego, CA, 92123

(858) 565-4148 http://www.saysandiego.org

Delinquency Prevention and Juvenile Diversion; Extended Day Before and After School Programs; Family Support and Development; Health Promotion; Community Development and Collaboration; School Readiness and Support; Child Abuse Prevention; Alcohol, Tobacco and Drug Abuse Prevention; and Mental Health. See website or call for more information.

Enrichment Programs

Boy Scouts of America

www.scouting.org

Provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. See website for more information.

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Boys and Girls Club www.sdyouth.org

Provides a positive place for kids where youth of all backgrounds are inspired and enabled to realize their full potential as healthy, productive, responsible and caring citizens.

Camp Marston, YMCA

4761 Pine Hills Road Julian, CA 92036

(760) 765-0642 www.camp.ymca.org

Activities include hiking, archery, campfires, amphitheatre, a pond for fishing and boating, swimming, marksmanship, canoeing, arts and crafts, dance, media, climbing tower, and other field games (soccer, ruby, lacrosse, etc.).

Camp Raintree, YMCA 2315 Frisius Julian, CA 92036

A small specialty-camp focused on riding, caring for horses and camp fun. Half of each day spent in arena lessons, trail rides and equine classes and Additional care, feeding and ranch chores. The rest of the time, kids can enjoy activities like swimming, canoeing, archery, crafts and more!

Camp Surf, YMCA

560 Silver Strand Blvd. Imperial Beach, CA 91932

This summer camp program has a strong focus on ocean-activities, but campers are still able to rock climb, shoot a bow and arrow, play games, sing along at a campfire or get up on stage and be part of a skit.

Community Campership Council of San Diego, Inc. 7510 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #208 San Diego, CA 92111

(858) 268-9888 www.kidstocamp.org

Provides financial aid to children from low-income families for a camping experience at one of 23 accredited American Camping Association Camps in San Diego County. “Camperships” also available for the three sixth grade outdoor education camps."

Girl Scouts of America www.girlscouts.org

The world’s preeminent organization dedicated solely to girls—all girls—where, in an accepting and nurturing environment, girls build character and skills for success in the real world.

YMCA Branches www.ymca.org

Gym and swim facilities are located throughout San Diego County and provide fitness and enrichment classes and activities for children and adults. Check out the website to locate a YMCA branch near you.

YMCA Youth & Community Center 2929 Meade Ave. San Diego, CA 92116

(619) 281-8313 www.yfs.ymca.org

Open to children ages 8-15 from 2:30-6pm. The center functions as a free after-school program where kids have access to homework help, a computer lab, art instruction, and occasional field trips. If interested, please call for enrollment information.

Family Recreation

Balboa Park

2125 Park Blvd., San Diego 92101

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Home to 15 major museums, renowned performing arts venues, beautiful gardens and the San Diego Zoo, an ever-changing calendar of museum exhibitions, plays, musicals, concerts, and classes. Admittance to the park is free. The Botanical Building, outdoor gardens, the House of Pacific Relations International Cottages, and some additional attractions are also free.

City of San Diego Event Listing

(619) 685-1331 www.sandiego.gov

Listing of parades, concerts, farmers markets, festivals, nature walks, Street fairs, etc. that take place on public property in San Diego.

County of San Diego Parks & Recreation 9150 Chesapeake Dr., Ste 200, San Diego 92123

(858) 694-3049 www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/online.html

Listing of campgrounds, local parks, picnic parks, open space parks, community and teen centers, trails, historic sites, fishing and boating in San Diego County.

San Diego County Regional Trail System http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/parks/hikes.html

A brief description of the trails in nearly 30 parks and preserves offers an exciting variety of trails experiences. Whichever trail you choose, you're sure to enjoy your outdoor adventure on a County park trail. The full-color brochure is available on this page, and is available in our parks.

San Diego Zoo

2920 Zoo Dr, San Diego 92101

(619) 234-3153 www.sandiegozoo.org

FREE admission on first Monday of October. Children receive free admission during the month of October (must be accompanied by an adult). Look for other discounts at www.mousesavers.com.

Family Resource Centers (Welfare Offices

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County Facilities where individuals and families can apply for public assistance programs including MediCal, CalWORKS, and Food Stamps. See list below for an office near you.

(Central)

Family Resource Center - Centre City 1255 Imperial Avenue San Diego, CA 92101

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/facilities/central/centre_city_family_resource_center.html Family Resource Center - Northeast # 2

5001 73rd Street San Diego, CA 92115

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/facilities/central/family_resource_center_northeast_2.html Family Resource Center - Southeast

4588 Market Street San Diego, CA 92102

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/facilities/central/family_resource_center_southeast.html North Central Family Resource Center

5055 Ruffin Road, San Diego, CA 92123

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/facilities/north_central/north_central_family_resource_center.html (East)

Family Resource Center - El Cajon 220 S. 1st Street El Cajon, CA 92019

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Family Resource Center - Lemon Grove 7065 Broadway Lemon Grove, CA 91945

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/facilities/east/family_resource_center_lemon_grove.html (North)

Family Resource Center - North Coastal 1315 Union Plaza Court Oceanside, CA 92054

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/facilities/north_coastal/family_resource_center_north_coastal.html

Family Resource Center - North Inland 620 East Valley Parkway Escondido, CA 92025

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/facilities/north_inland/family_resource_center_north_inland.html

(South)

South Region Center

690 Oxford Street Chula Vista, CA 91911

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa/facilities/south/south_region_center.html

Financial Support

Adoption Assistance Program

(866) 262-9881 www.childwelfare.gov/pubs/f_subsid.cfm

Provides financial assistance for up to two years for adoptive parents to meet the special needs of children who formerly were placed in California's foster care system. The AAP benefit is generally tax exempt income if the child is considered special needs.

CalWORKS (Cash Aid) www.dss.cahwnet.gov

A cash aid program for low income families to meet their basic needs. It also provides education, employment, and training programs to help families get jobs and move towards self-sufficiency.

Children In Need, Inc.

CIN was established to provide financial support to be used exclusively for enrichment activities for disadvantaged children of San Diego County. Unlike most charitable organizations, 100% of your

contribution benefits the children for whom it was intended. Many of these children have been abused and are in foster or group homes.

Employer Provided Adoption Benefit

(877) 777-4222 www.davethomasfoundation.org

Employers often provide financial assistance along with informational resources for employees who have adopted a child. For more information, contact the Adoption-Friendly Workplace Program or see

website.

Foster Care Funds

Funding for foster families. Must be caring for a child who is a dependent of the court. Discuss Foster Care Funds with your child's County Social Worker.

Kin-GAP

Cash assistance benefits for children who are dependents of the juvenile court and are placed with relatives and meet the following requirements: 1) The caretaker relatives must be appointed by the juvenile court as legal guardians under a permanency plan, 2) The child must have lived with the relative for 12 continuous months, and 3) The juvenile court must terminate the dependency after January 2000. Discuss Kin-GAP benefits with your child's County Social Worker.

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Paid Family Leave Program P.O. Box 997017, Sacramento 95799

(877) 238-4373 www.edd.ca.gov

Paid Family Leave insurance is unemployment compensation disability insurance paid to workers who suffer a wage loss when they take time off work to care for a seriously ill family member or bond with a new child, including adopted, foster, or an infant.

Specialized Care Rate (858) 616-5848

A supplemental payment to caregivers who are spending additional time and effort caring for children due to children's special needs. A caregiver must complete an SCR Packet and have the school, therapist, and/or doctor fill out documentation, if needed. Rates are subject to change and are evaluated on a case by case basis.

SSI (Child)

(800) 772-1213 http://www.ssa.gov/ssi/

A Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes) designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income and provide cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

Financial Aid for College

Cal Grants

P.O. Box 419027 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9027

(888) 224-7268 http://www.calgrants.org

A need-based program designed to serve typical California families. Qualified students can get up to $9,708 a year to attend almost any college in California – awards vary depending on economic need, grades and the college you attend.

Chafee Grant

California Chafee Grant Program P.O. Box 419029 Rancho Cordova, CA 95741-9029

(888) 224-7268 https://www.chafee.csac.ca.gov/default.aspx

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. 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. Youth who are court dependents on their 16th birthday are eligible to apply for this grant. See website for more information.

FAFSA

(800) 433-3243 www.fafsa.ed.gov

Use this website to determine what federal student aid you may qualify for and to apply for free online.

Fast Web

www.fastweb.com

Search for scholarships with our free scholarship matching service, get student financial aid and find money to pay for college.

Pell Grant

http://www2.ed.gov/programs/fpg/index.html

Provides need-based grants to low-income undergraduate and certain post baccalaureate students to promote access to postsecondary education. Students may use their grants at any one of approximately 5,400 participating postsecondary institutions. Grant amounts are dependent on: the student's expected family contribution (EFC) (see below); the cost of attendance (as determined by the institution); the student's enrollment status (full-time or part-time); and whether the student attends for a full academic

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year or less.

Also Note: A youth adopted after their 13th birthday does not have to include their adoptive parent's income on grant applications and a youth who is in relative guardianship can apply for the Pell Grant and Cal-Grants because eligibility is based on the youth's income alone.

Food

Certified Farmers Markets

http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/awm/farmers_markets.html

A certified farmers' market (CFM) is a location approved by the County Agricultural Commissioner where certified farmers offer for sale only those agricultural products they grow themselves, or products from another certified farmer. Check out the county website for a location near you.

Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) http://www.fns.usda.gov/fdd/programs/csfp/

A USDA supplemental food program for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, children up to age six, and elderly people at least 60 years of age based on income eligibility. *One note about CSFO and WIC: It is illegal to participate in CSFP and WIC at the same time. It is okay for some members in the family to be on CSFP and others on WIC, but the same individual may not participate in both programs at the same time. See website for more information about the program or contact the San Diego Food Bank.

Golden Share Foods

1280 N. Johnson, Ste 101, El Cajon 92020 www.goldensharefoods.com

A local community food cooperative, which purchases food in bulk, uses volunteers to run its operations, and is open to everyone. Contact your local pick up location to place an order, pick up food, and save up to 50% on your family's monthly grocery bill. See website to find a pick up location close to you.

National School Lunch Program

A federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children who qualify. Schools send school meal applications home at the beginning of each school year. However, you may apply for school meals at any time throughout the school year by submitting a household application directly to your school. Your school will provide you with an application upon request.

Nutrition Health Services

Provides a multitude of resources and technical assistance to community-based organizations, schools, health professionals as well as the public, on childhood nutrition and associated chronic diseases. See website for food and nutrition resources in your area by zip code.

San Diego Food Bank

9850 Distribution Ave., San Diego 92121

(858) 527-1419 www.sandiegofoodbank.org

Emergency food to eligible low-income households at many sites countywide. Food and nutrition

education to eligible low-income pregnant women, women 12 months postpartum, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children under 6 years old.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) (Formerly Food Stamp Program) www.dss.cahwnet.gov

A federal program that helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health and nutrition. Food stamp benefits can be accessed using the EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card.

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www.thetreasurebox.org

Provides families and individuals with a substantial box of grocery store quality food retailing between $65-100 for just $30 each. The Treasure Box cultivates relationships with more than 500 major food manufacturers across the country to purchase and provide top quality, nutritious food at sizeable volume discounts to the general public. See website for services near you.

Foster Care

Casey Family Programs

3878 Old Town Avenue, Suite 100 San Diego, California 92110

(888) 281-5389 www.casey.org

Provides expertise and support to state, local and tribal child welfare agencies, assisting those efforts that better the lives of children in foster care.

Child Welfare Services (CWS) (858) 694-5191

http://sdpublic.sdcounty.ca.gov/portal/page?_pageid=93,298265&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL

Investigates reports of suspected child abuse and neglect and intervenes with families who do not meet the minimum community standards of health and safety as required by law. Services offered by Child Welfare Services (CWS) include: Child Abuse Hotline, Child Assessment Network-North (CANN), Child Welfare Improvements and the COAS, Independent Living Skills, Ombudsman, Polinsky Children's Center, San Pasqual Academy and Volunteer Opportunities.

Children in Foster Care - CHDP

Care coordination activities on behalf of children in foster care. Foster Care Public Health Nurses (PHN's) are located within the Child Welfare Services Offices of all six Regions of San Diego County. See website or call for more information.

Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) - Voices for Children 2851 Meadow Lark Drive San Diego, CA 92123

(858) 569-2019 http://www.voices4children.com

Through our network of trained and educated volunteer Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASAs), Voices for Children works with key agencies, legal counsel and community resources to identify and protect the best interests of each child inside and outside of court.

Family to Family

Provides a variety of program activities in each Region including: Family Team Meetings (out-of-home placement); Community/Neighborhood Partnerships (schools, churches, local agencies and businesses); Local/Targeted Foster Home recruitment; and Partnerships with Foster Family Caregivers. See website or call for more information.

Foster Care Licensing

(877) 792-5437 www.sandiegofosterkids.com

The licensing section is comprised of Foster Home Development and Foster Home Licensing. Foster Home Development staff recruit individuals and families who are interested in becoming foster family homes, and provide support and recognition services to licensed foster parents.

Foster Care Public Health Nurse

(619) 515-4209 http://www.sdcounty.ca.gov/hhsa

Public Health Nursing's (PHN) mission is to strengthen and improve the health status of the community. PHN provides health promotion, advocacy, outreach, and collaborative activities to enhance the quality of life for people and families with a vision toward opening doors to a healthy future.