Animals, Families, Housing, Transportation
Reading Time: < 1 minute
A dozen smiling dogs with wildly wagging tails led by Navy officers headed out to a Bonita trail for some exercise and fun Friday. This community service gives dogs a break from the shelter environment and lets them really stretch their legs. At the same time, it also helps advertise the foster program and adoption in the community. Visit fostering/Dogs Day Out on the San Diego County Department of Animal Services website to learn more about the program.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minute
The County’s Child and Family Well-Being Department hosted its yearly Adoption Day Party at the San Diego Juvenile Courthouse in honor of November being National Adoption Month.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minute
The County of San Diego and partners have launched a new program to guide foster youth through higher education opportunities and career development. The $5 million program is called Career Pathways for Foster Youth.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minute
It is a special day when a child finds a forever home and makes their new family official. To celebrate the joyous occasion, an adoption finalization party is held each year at the San Diego Juvenile Courthouse.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minute
There are children in San Diego who have experienced neglect, abuse, tragedy and abandonment. These children are from every race, ethnicity, culture, and age group and are in desperate need of a safe and loving home. They need the support of a resource parent until they can safely reunify with their families or establish other […]
Families, Health, Public Safety
Reading Time: < 1 minute
The number of San Diego deaths by suicide continue to decline for the fourth year in a row, according to a new annual report by the San Diego County Suicide Prevention Council. Suicides decreased from a high of 465 in 2018 down to 364 in 2021.
Families
Reading Time: < 1 minute
Several local foster families received an early holiday present today: a computer.
