Youth ages 16-21 are invited to a free event on May 14.

For National Social Work Month, we’re highlighting the profound impact social work has on our organization. We asked SDYS staff about what inspired them to step into a social working role and to let us…

The SDYS Elevate Program San Diego Youth Services’ Elevate program (Engagement, Expressive Arts & Equity to End Incarceration) is part of the End Girls’ Incarceration initiative. Elevate’s goal is to reduce the barriers that lead…

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Human Trafficking Awareness Event. We are deeply grateful for our community coming together to help raise awareness about this heartbreaking issue and stand united in the fight to end human trafficking.

This partnership creates a more coordinated approach to helping students access support services when they need them. By working closely together, SDYS and the district aim to make it easier for students and families to find help, report concerns, and connect with resources focused on safety and wellness.

February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about healthy relationships and the warning signs of abuse.

January is a time to raise awareness about one of the most serious human rights issues impacting communities across the United States, including right here in San Diego. Human trafficking affects individuals of all ages and backgrounds, and awareness is one of the most powerful tools we have to prevent exploitation, support survivors and strengthen our community’s safety.

We are a few weeks into 2026, and what a year it has already been. As we approach the first holiday of the new year, many of us may be looking forward to a well-deserved day off. However, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. represents much more than rest.