Education
This section provides information about educational resources, such as local community colleges and universities, financial aid and scholarships, and educational support services available to teens and young adults in San Diego County.
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Turning the Hearts Center
More than ever, communities need organizations that are community sensitive, family-centered, purpose driven and result oriented. Communities need organizations that inherently believe in empowering youth and families, and are committed to restoring family unity and self-sufficiency. One such organization is called Turning the Hearts Center (THC). THC, founded in 2001, grew out of a growing community demand to foster programs that empower youth leadership development and strengthen families. We empower youth and families to thrive, and not just survive!
(619) 691-9643
San Diego Regional Center
The San Diego Regional Center provides a variety of services to persons with developmental disabilities and their families that are based on individual needs and supports their independence.
(858) 576-2996
San Diego Unified School District: Marcy Day Treatment Program
Marcy School, a day rehabilitation program, is an alternative high school for students whose underlying mental health issues impede their ability to benefit from an education within a comprehensive school setting. The goal of the program is to offer sufficient educational supports to enable the student to return to a more traditional school environment.
(858)-283-8941
New Alternatives: Cajon Valley School
New Alternatives Cajon Valley School Project provides a day rehabilitation for children in the El Cajon School District.
(619)-441-6172
San Diego Unified School District: New Dawn High School and Day Treatment Program
New Dawn High School, a day rehabilitation program, is an alternative high school for students whose underlying mental health issues impede their ability to benefit from an education within a comprehensive school setting. The goal of the program is to offer sufficient educational supports to enable the student to return to a more traditional school environment. Following a period of stabilization of symptoms and behavior, students are eligible for dual enrollment at a comprehensive setting.
(858) 496-1655
Street of Dreams: Musicians for Education
Street of Dreams provides a music and arts education, college prep program for teen mothers who are at high risk wards of the court and have been trapped in the juvenile justice system. Our students come from foster care, incarceration, and homelessness.
(619) 282-3355
Boys and Girls Club of Greater San Diego
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego changes lives through quality programs and guidance in a safe, affordable and fun environment. We serve kids ages 5 to 18-years old with academic success, character development, and healthy lifestyle programs at 17 community-based sites countywide.
Phone numbers for each branch can be found here: http://www.sdyouth.org/Locations.aspx
(858) 866-0591
San Diego Foundation
We have scholarships for graduating high school seniors, college students and adult re-entry students attending four-year universities, community colleges, career/technical schools and graduate schools. Among these, we have several scholarships just for foster youth- including one for foster youth going to graduate school.
(619) 814-1343
Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver Application
For eligible California residents, the Board of Governors (BOG) Fee Waiver permits enrollment fees to be waived to California community colleges.
Reality Changers
Reality Changers transforms lives, schools, and communities by providing youth from disadvantaged backgrounds with the academic support, financial assistance and leadership training to become first generation college students.
3910 University Ave, Ste 300 San Diego, 92105
120 Stevens Ave, Debin Hall, Solana Beach, 92075
(619) 516-2222
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We do not endorse any specific organization listed nor are we responsible for ensuring the quality of the services listed. Users should always select services at their own discretion. Additionally, this information is subject to change as funding for programs can shift over time, though we do our very best to keep the resource center as up-to-date as possible.