Beyond Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), our members seek to deeply understand strengths-based insights embedded in the remaining ACEs quadrant: Adverse Community Environments, Adverse Climate Experiences, and Atrocious Cultural Experiences.
Image: A mother entering the kindergarten yard with her preschool-aged child. To read more of Danielle Dawson's article, please click here. San Diego County Supervisors Terra Lawson-Remer and Nora Vargas announced a new proposal for a child care pilot program on Monday that is aimed at increasing access to the vital service and supporting existing providers. The program, which is scheduled for a vote on Tuesday, would direct the county to develop a strategy to meet local child care...
To read more of the San Diego Sheriff's program, please click here. San Diego County is proud to offer the Blue Envelope Program. The program is designed to promote inclusivity and serve as an enhanced communication awareness tool between law enforcement and community members diagnosed with a condition or disability such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, dementia, anxiety, or other conditions that might require additional accommodations or awareness during a law enforcement interaction. The...
Students stage a walkout at Great Oaks High School in Temecula Photo: X screenshot To read more of Greg Owen's article, please click here. Over a hundred students walked out of class at Great Oak High School in Temecula on Friday to protest a wave of anti-LGBTQ+ policies implemented by the local school board, despite warnings they’d be disciplined. Well over a hundred students ignored the warning and left campus amid defiant chants. “On Wednesday, the school sent out an email saying anyone...
Awareness about health outcomes are as much about the long-term impact caused by adverse childhood experiences as they are by positive childhood experiences. By providing education on trauma-informed awareness and resilience building frameworks, the CRC Accelerator certification is a tool for both.
Today, Kayla Moberly and Traveling Stories has impacted more than 7,000 kids who are now coming back to serve as mentors for the next generation of readers. To read more of Ciara Encinas article, please click here. SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — The power of picking up a book and enjoying the story inside is something very special for Traveling Stories. Since the nonprofit started almost 14 years ago, they’ve helped 7,000 kids in San Diego improve their reading. The program targets low-income students...
Four Learn4Life students enjoyed a wonderful experience of having facials with Community Wraparound’s Community Mentor, Christina Vargas, on August 24th, at Community Wraparound’s office in the Jacobs Center in San Diego, Facial supplies were provided and the youth laughed and giggled as they enjoyed the experience together. Angelina shared that her favorite part was meeting everyone and having a different space to hang out with girls. Amy was grateful to be invited to express her feelings,...
Sesame Place San Diego’s free admission for kids begins © Provided by KSWB-TV San Diego To read more of Domenick Candelieri's article, please click here, Sesame Place San Diego’s free admission for kids begins (msn.com) CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Children can now splash it up for free at Sesame Place San Diego in a limited-time deal. The free admission, which started Tuesday and goes through Oct. 29, is valid for kids ages 3 to 9 when accompanied by an adult with a paid ticket, Sesame Place San...
U.S. News evaluated more than 4,500 hospitals across 15 specialties and 21 procedures and conditions. © Shutterstock To read more of Kristina Houck's article, please click here, These San Diego Hospitals Are Among Best In Nation: U.S. News (msn.com) SAN DIEGO, CA — Several hospitals in San Diego County are among the best hospitals in the country, according to Best Hospitals rankings from U.S. News & World Report. The 34th edition of the rankings recognizes the top 484 regional hospitals,...
To read more of Chuck Westerheide's article, please click here. The County of San Diego today released a report on June 28th that highlights data related to gun violence in San Diego County and outlines recommendations to reduce this violence. The Gun Violence Community Needs Assessment Final Report, authored by Health Assessment and Research for Communities (HARC), includes findings from more than 18 months of work with community and government leaders. As stated in the report, between...
Cars approach the San Ysidro Port of Entry from Tijuana, May 18, 2023. (Zoë Meyers/inewsource) To read more of Sofía Mejías-Pascoe 's article, please click here. Authorities seized nearly 3,000 pounds of fentanyl in San Diego County between March and May, marking a 300% increase from the same time last year in an “unprecedented two-month fentanyl-enforcement surge” along the southwest border, officials announced last month. That means San Diego County, called an “epicenter” for fentanyl...
July is a time to celebrate all summer has to offer by building bridges and innovating with community to get to the heart of trauma-informed awareness and resilience building. This month, we’ve added new July dates to the summer 2023 *CRC* curriculum—but that’s only half of the good news. Last year, the CRC began as a pilot program. Now that it's evolved, what better time to bring accelerator participants together in a PACEs Connection CRC community than the summer? We are proud to announce...
City announces opening of first safe sleeping lot for homeless © Provided by KSWB-TV San Diego To read more of Sir Milo Loftin's article, please click here. The opening of San Diego’s first homeless sleeping site was announced Wednesday as part of the city’s new Safe Sleeping Program. Located at the city’s Central Operation Yard at B Street and 20th Street, the site will open Thursday and will have capacity for up to 136 tents. City leaders held a news conference Wednesday morning to...
To read more of the SOURCE article, please click here. Local Native Americans are about to complete the longest indigenous prayer run in U.S. history. “Run with the Sun” is the brainchild of Lakeside resident Bobby Wallace, a member of the Barona Band of Mission Indians, in hopes of protecting waters across America. “It’s been awesome making changes in people’s minds about water everywhere,” Wallace told East County Magazine in an interview. “We started running, traveling with the water over...
Mobile Crisis Response Team worker preparing to go out on a call To read more of Gig Conaughton's article, please click here. County supervisors approved a new three-year, $848 million Mental Health Services Act plan Tuesday that will increase spending for programs to help children, youth, families, adults and older adults who suffer serious mental illness or crises. Some of those existing services include help with mental health services, housing and “wraparound” care that helps children by...