In-Home Education for Expectant and New Moms
Jan. 10, 2013 | 2:46 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Preparing for motherhood isn’t easy on anyone. It’s harder still for young women without means and without support.
Stories by Tom Christensen
County Supervisors Sworn In
Jan. 7, 2013 | 4:22 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
Three members of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors took the oath of office today, including the first new member elected since 1995.
“Holiday Baskets” are Overflowing with Kindness
Dec. 17, 2012 | 11:50 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
Rows and rows of bicycles. More than 3,500 new toys and teen gifts. Jackets, coats and sweaters of all sizes and colors. And more than 46 tons of food.
Safe Sleep Environments Important for Infants
Dec. 16, 2012 | 2:32 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
The holidays can be an overwhelming experience for a baby. Everyday routines can be interrupted, opening up the potential for those disruptions to lead to harm for your child.
A Safe Holiday is the Best Gift of All
Dec. 14, 2012 | 9:14 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
‘Tis the season when family members and friends are rushing all over buying presents for loved ones. San Diego County and Health and Human Services Agency officials have some gift-giving safety tips to keep in mind to help you avoid any unfortunate accidents this holiday season.
Foster Families Connect Through Refurbished Computers
Dec. 14, 2012 | 8:34 AMReading Time: 2 minutes
For foster parent Rita Allen, a joint effort between the San Diego County Health and Human Service Agency (HHSA) and the San Diego County Futures Foundation (SDFF) means fewer trips to the library to use the public computers for her and her foster children.
Senior Nutrition Program Teams Up with Natural Foods Store
Nov. 30, 2012 | 3:04 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Jimbo’s…Naturally!, a local organic and natural foods market, is partnering with San Diego County’s More on the Menu (MOM) program to help raise money to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to homebound seniors.