Housing

VIDEO: Federal Grant to Help House Families and Youth in Foster Care at Risk of Homelessness

| 3:48 PM

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The County receives a $1.1 million grant from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to fund 49 new housing vouchers for families and youth in foster care and at risk of homelessness. 

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Three women standing holding plaque for Child Welfare Services Director's Award.

Social Worker’s Dedication to Foster Youth Recognized with Director’s Award

| 10:42 AM

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It was something of a full circle experience when Child Welfare Services (CWS) Protective Services Supervisor Abbie Brack was recognized with the Director’s Award for her impact on a former foster youth she helped more than a decade ago. 

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Youth Transitioning out of Foster Care to See Increased Support

| 1:11 PM

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The San Diego County Board of Supervisors voted unanimously today to accept recommendations from Child Welfare Services (CWS) to increase funding to support foster youth for up to three years as they transition out of care. 

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Board Paves Way for Future of San Pasqual Academy

| 5:09 PM

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The County Board of Supervisors voted Tuesday to sustain the future of San Pasqual Academy and expand the services provided at the residential education campus for foster youth.

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San Pasqual Academy Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Graduation Ceremony for Foster Youth

| 10:12 AM

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It was all pomp and circumstance at San Pasqual Academy on a recent morning as 12 students celebrated their graduation day.