Center for Children

@ascsandiego has selected the Center as their first charity partner for their upcoming home game! Come out this Saturday to root for @ascsandiego & support our efforts. Portion of tix proceeds will be donated to the Center. Purchase tix at asc-sandiego.com.

We unveiled the new C. Kasperick Nursing Station! The unveiling was a complete surprise to Candace by her husband, Vince. The remodeled nursing station will provide an improved space for our nursing & other team members to provide important 24/7 care to 125 youth each yr!

Our Academy students are so bright and motivated! ➡️ bit.ly/2F97Uk5 to read a success story of a current high school senior at our Academy.

We're accepting registration for our autism service groups beginning in March! ➡️bit.ly/2cpXzn8 for info about our groups for children, teens & adults.

Over 3,000 children and teens in San Diego County have been removed from their homes because of unspeakable abuse, trauma and neglect. For more information and to help us address this need, please visit sdccfostercare.org.

Recent feedback from a parent who received services with their son through our WrapWorks program... "I learned how to cope better with the struggles of my son's actions and behaviors. My child became more helpful around the home on random tasks." 🙌🏼

We now have new art, computer lab & family rooms for our youth to enjoy! TY to our wonderful volunteers from @CalpineCareers, Ascension Leadership Academy (SD12) & Rady Children’s Primary Care Medical Group who came with a vision to create spaces that inspire art, fun & play!

It was a happy Valentine's Day for kids in our care who enjoyed a special card making activity with ladies from the Clairemont Card Club! Plus, teens in our culinary program, made some delicious chocolate covered strawberries for their peers to enjoy as a Valentine’s snack 💖.

1 in 5 children struggle with a mental, emotional or behavioral health disorder. We’re here to help. For more information, visit sdhelpforkids.org.

We wrapped up the last day of our participation in the #greatkindnesschallenge :). Students had a great day creating a special canvas painting with Center supporter, Erick De La Rosa. Plus, we recognized students who completed 25 acts of kindness this past wk at our assembly!

Our Academy kicked off #greatkindnesschallenge w/a drum circle assembly! Thx @SanDiegoPD & @SDFD Station 28 for joining & sharing with our kiddos about the importance of practicing kindness. Shout out to @KidsforPeace for organizing this challenge! #kindnessmatters

Our #ChampionsForYouth campaign is in full swing! Center staff member, Alex Rashford, shares why he’s a champion for our youth. Join Alex & our supporters in reaching our goal of $50K…we’re less than $6K away! Donate now at bit.ly/2A1iE4R #CenturyClubSD #SeeYouAtTorrey

We’re very fortunate, through the generous support of @MissionFed, for the opportunity to share our impact in the community with @canal12tijuana viewers through this commercial airing now through March. Thank you for your continued support, Mission Fed! youtube.com/watch?v=usCrHC…

#'s are in...we raised $45K, $4.6K in gifts cards & 3K+ toys for kids we serve! Thx to our sponsors: @CalpineCareers, @lantelligence1, @SouthwestAir, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, American Assets Trust, Inc, JET Wealth Advisors, Vespa, Kim Realty Group, Monica Nash, @SDGE.

New year, new start...new career?! If you're looking for an exciting & positive change, we invite you to visit our careers page at bit.ly/1Ud4AJh.

We're thankful for the many local businesses and organizations that supported our efforts to create holiday cheer for youth in our care. A special thanks to @AhgcServices, Monica Nash, The Charitable Foundation and Carmel Valley Moms. twitter.com/AhgcServices/s…

@TakedaPharma thank you for your continued partnership! Our teens had a blast yesterday with your SD employees. The 14th Annual Takeda Holiday Party at our main campus sure brought holiday cheer to our teens...they appreciated the fun pizza party and personalized gifts :).

It's a privilege to participate once again in @FarmersInsOpen #ChampionsForYouth. Support our efforts in creating awareness and hope for children & families in our community. ➡️click link below to donate. twitter.com/FarmersInsOpen…

@FarmersInsOpen Thank you for your amazing partnership and efforts in creating awareness about mental health! We appreciate being one of the many worthy nonprofits to participate again in #ChampionsForYouth.

We're so thankful for @AlliantIns support in creating holiday cheer for our children and teens! twitter.com/AlliantIns/sta…