A Comfort for Grieving Families
May 8, 2012 | 4:07 PMReading Time: 3 minutes
Medical Examiner Chaplain Joe Davis found his calling in helping families deal with the devastation of a loved one’s death.
Families
First Five Reaches Out to Military Families
May 2, 2012 | 3:53 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
The Kids First Fair is held each year at Camp Pendleton in recognition of National Child Abuse Prevention Month and the Department of Defense Military Child Month. First 5 San Diego participated in the 17th annual event.
VIDEO: Great-Grandparents Return to Raising a Child
Apr. 20, 2012 | 5:35 PMReading Time: < 1 minute
A growing number of children are now raised by their grandparents. In one local family, they were one more generation apart, but the bond now could not be stronger.
County One of America’s Best Intergenerational Communities
Mar. 23, 2012 | 12:22 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
San Diego County has been named one of five winners of the inaugural America’s Best Intergenerational Communities Awards by MetLife Foundation and Generations United. San Diego County has long been recognized as a leader in intergenerational programs.
Making the Connection Between Generations
Mar. 20, 2012 | 4:07 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Would you believe there are more than 24,000 grandparents in San Diego County who have primary responsibility for meeting their grandchildren’s daily needs?
The Long Road Ahead
Mar. 14, 2012 | 12:55 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
This writer was permitted to follow Ruff because a Juvenile Dependency Court judge signed a court order allowing it in the interest of showing the public what taxpayer-funded Protective Services Workers do. However, child welfare laws protect children’s privacy and the confidentiality of their proceedings. So, after the 30-day court order expired, Ruff and Child Welfare Services were prohibited by law from discussing this case further.
Some Good News Before the Court Hearing
Mar. 14, 2012 | 12:50 PMReading Time: 2 minutes
Then, Ruff had some good news. The family could visit the baby at the foster parents’ home, most likely that afternoon. Visits would have to be supervised by the foster parent, but everyone would be able to see the child.