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Come meet with our Youth Housing Department liaison Julian Lopez (he/they) & get connected with local housing assistance resources and programs. When: Thursdays Time: 5:00 PM- 7:00 PM Where: South Bay Youth Center Contact: jlopez@thecentersd.org

Rainbow Writes is a writing contest for LGBTQ+ students to express their unique perspectives. In the age of censorship of LGBTQ+ stories, Rainbow Writes lifts our voices – for queer youths, by queer youths! The contest will accept submissions in poetry and prose! SUBMISSION DETAILS: Who can participate? Ages 13-18, United States residents. How do I enter? Via submission form here: https://forms.gle/9frHMjHjtfPuFHtQ6 How will winners be determined? Winners will be determined by originality,...

To read more of Nicole Kear's article, please click here. Teen girls in the U.S. are “engulfed in a growing wave of sadness, violence and trauma,” according to a report released last week by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that found alarming increases in rates of rape, depression, suicidality, and cyberbullying among adolescents. 1 “The numbers are unprecedented,” said Kathleen Ethier, director of the CDC’s Division of Adolescent and School Health . “Our young people...

A joyous celebration on Friday, February 10, 2023 honoring the leadership of Area Superintendent Lindsay Reese , Principal Amanda Clark, and all staff members with San Diego Workforce Innovation High Schools’ Chula Vista, Linda Vista and National City Learning Centers! Area Superintendent Reese reflected on the TREC Accreditation and shared, "Trauma Resilient Educational Communities provide a safe and supportive environment for students to heal from their past traumas, while also equipping...

Back in 2019, we began planning to write a book, From Trauma to Resiliency, that would describe the experiences of survivors who have experienced multiple traumas and who have benefitted from relationship-based, collaborative family-school-community-based services. We asked colleagues doing amazing work in San Diego County to contribute chapters, and they shared stories of oppressed, traumatized groups of survivors that include, people who have faced abuse, war, and poverty,...

The Office of Child Abuse Prevention (OCAP) is very excited to share an opportunity to join the Child Abuse Prevention (CAP) Month Professional Webinar series featuring the theme: Shifting from Mandated Reporting to Community Supporting . In the series, each session will feature a guest speaker(s) discussing important topics focusing on the shift from mandated reporting to community supporting. Don't forget to register to ensure you don't miss out on these rich and transformative...

Authored by Armand King, introducing our comprehensive guidebook, designed to educate parents, youth advocates, and school staff on the dangers of the Fentanyl crisis and provide valuable tools for prevention and intervention. In this guidebook, you will find valuable information on the nature of Fentanyl, its effects on the body, and how it is impacting communities across the nation. We also delve into important topics such as recognizing the signs of Fentanyl use, prevention strategies,...

SDCOE and CIEFA's Native Ways of Knowing Book List: Decolonizing and Indigenizing Classrooms and Libraries To help educators and parents choose high-quality Indigenous authored books, the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) and California Indian Education (CIEFA) have designed this Native Ways of Knowing Book List: Decolonizing and Indigenizing Classrooms and Libraries. These books have been vetted by Native American scholars, CIEFA, and SDCOE staff. Please consider adding these...

Video by José Eli Villanueva To read more of Anita Lightfoot's article, please click here. The County has a new, groundbreaking resource to battle fatal opioid overdoses. A naloxone vending machine is now in operation at the McAlister South Bay Regional Recovery Center in Chula Vista and you don’t have to be a member of the Center to use it. This new machine will put opioid overdose medication in the hands of anyone who wants it, free of charge. It is part of the County’s comprehensive Harm...

Barrio Logan sign. Photo by Chris Stone © Provided by Times of San Diego To read more of the Times of San Diego article, please click here. San Diego leased a former motel in Barrio Logan Wednesday to create a new shelter for families with children experiencing homelessness. The bridge housing program is intended to provide families a stable place to stay and on-site supportive services, including meals, mail services, security, housing support and case management. The 42-room site will...

Click here to view the Channel 10 video: POSITIVELY SAN DIEGO: Student-run bistro in Barrio Logan gives back to community (msn.com) A new restaurant in Barrio Logan is fully operated by culinary students working together, not only to graduate from the California Culinary Arts Institute, but also to raise money to combat homelessness and help the San Diego Humane Society.

Thanks to Dana Brown for her thought-provoking presentation on San Diego's Coorperative of Communities! See attached for minutes, Dana's presentation and many other informational handouts.