San Diego Center for Children

San Diego Center for Children The San Diego Center for Children is a nonprofit organization providing mental health and educational services to children and teens.

San Diego’s oldest children’s nonprofit providing a continuum of mental health and educational services to children struggling with mental, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges. We offer a range of different mental health services including outpatient, school-based, in-home wraparound, and intensive clinical services. We also have a schools for learning disabilities, a residential center, and a

program to provide therapy and other supportive services to youth in foster family agency homes. We accept Medi-Cal Managed Care and most commercial insurances.

⏰ One week to go!Party With A Purpose is almost here and you don’t want to miss this.🎶 Live music🕶️ 80’s vibes💛 A cause ...
04/23/2026

⏰ One week to go!
Party With A Purpose is almost here and you don’t want to miss this.

🎶 Live music
🕶️ 80’s vibes
💛 A cause that matters

Join us April 30 at Belly Up Tavern for a night that brings our community together in support of children and families.

🎟 Get your tickets now before they’re gone:
centerforchildren.org/party

At the San Diego Center for Children, every role contributes to helping youth thrive — including the meals that nourish ...
04/23/2026

At the San Diego Center for Children, every role contributes to helping youth thrive — including the meals that nourish their day. We’re looking for a Dietary Cook to join our team and help prepare nutritious, high-quality meals and snacks for youth in our Residential and Academy programs.

If you have food service experience and want your work to make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Join us — and work with purpose.

It is Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉Today we honor the assistants, receptionists, and administrative staff who keep...
04/22/2026

It is Administrative Professionals Day! 🎉

Today we honor the assistants, receptionists, and administrative staff who keep our organization moving forward. Your attention to detail, dedication, and heart make a meaningful difference for our team and the families we serve.

We appreciate you today and every day!

We are proud to recognize and thank Vicki & Moisés Barón as Silver Sponsors of Party With a Purpose. Their generous supp...
04/20/2026

We are proud to recognize and thank Vicki & Moisés Barón as Silver Sponsors of Party With a Purpose. Their generous support helps bring this special evening to life while making a meaningful difference for the children and families served by the San Diego Center for Children.

Support from dedicated community members like Vicki & Moisés Barón helps create opportunities for healing, growth, and brighter futures. We are deeply grateful for their commitment to our mission and the impact they make possible. 💙

Join us for an unforgettable night — tickets are still available, and every ticket helps support youth mental health in our community. 🎟️

We’re proud sponsors of this year’s NAMI Walk💙Now we need YOU.Join our team, Hope In Motion, and walk with us in support...
04/16/2026

We’re proud sponsors of this year’s NAMI Walk💙

Now we need YOU.

Join our team, Hope In Motion, and walk with us in support of mental health awareness and access to care in our community.

👟 Saturday, April 25th

✨ Every step makes a difference

Scan the QR code to sign up today.

We’re proud to recognize Manpower San Diego as a Silver Sponsor of Party With a Purpose. Their support helps make this ...
04/15/2026

We’re proud to recognize Manpower San Diego as a Silver Sponsor of Party With a Purpose. Their support helps make this event possible while advancing hope, healing, and critical mental health services for the children and families served by San Diego Center for Children.
Partnerships like Manpower’s demonstrate the power of community investment and shared purpose. We’re grateful for their commitment to helping create brighter futures for youth and families across our region. 💙

At the San Diego Center for Children, we serve over 1,000 children and families every day — and we’re looking for a Mast...
04/14/2026

At the San Diego Center for Children, we serve over 1,000 children and families every day — and we’re looking for a Master’s-level clinician ready to make a meaningful impact through community-based mental health care.

As an Intensive Care Coordinator, you’ll help youth and families facing significant mental health challenges, trauma, and co-occurring disorders by guiding the wraparound process, coordinating care, and building strong support systems that promote long-term stability.

👉 Join us — and work with purpose.

We are now hiring: Clinician / Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC)At the San Diego Center for Children, we serve over 1,000...
04/10/2026

We are now hiring: Clinician / Intensive Care Coordinator (ICC)

At the San Diego Center for Children, we serve over 1,000 children and families every day and we’re looking for a Master’s-level clinician ready to make a lasting impact through community-based care.

👉 Join us — and work with purpose.

We’re proud to recognize and thank our incredible Bronze Sponsors for their support of Party With a Purpose. Your partne...
04/09/2026

We’re proud to recognize and thank our incredible Bronze Sponsors for their support of Party With a Purpose. Your partnership helps bring this event to life and supports the vital work of San Diego Center for Children.

Because of you, we’re able to continue providing hope, healing, and critical mental health services to the children and families we serve. Your commitment to our community makes a meaningful and lasting impact. 🤎

Join us in celebrating the power of community — there’s still time to grab your tickets and be part of an unforgettable evening of purpose and impact. 🎟️

Our Party with a Purpose is almost here. Get your tickets now for a chance to bid on this exclusive VIP experience!Bruno...
04/06/2026

Our Party with a Purpose is almost here. Get your tickets now for a chance to bid on this exclusive VIP experience!

Bruno Mars Concert at SoFi Stadium - 2 tickets in the Paycor Suite! Friday, October 2nd – the Paycor Suite is located in the Patio Suites, food and drinks included!

Party with a Purpose on April 30 at the Belly Up - www.CenterforChildren.org/party

Cooking days became a favorite fast thanks to Get Saucy and their Tikka Masala sauce 🍛✨Over several weeks, our youth exp...
03/31/2026

Cooking days became a favorite fast thanks to Get Saucy and their Tikka Masala sauce 🍛✨

Over several weeks, our youth explored new recipes, practiced kitchen skills, and discovered a new favorite flavor—earning reviews like:

“Can we have this for lunch?”

“I loved it—this tastes so good!”

“I want to make this at home.”

Thank you for helping turn cooking into a fun, hands-on experience our youth truly enjoyed! 💛

MentalHealthSupport HandsOnLearning

Whether you’re an experienced educator, a behavioral health professional, or passionate about working with youth, there’...
03/26/2026

Whether you’re an experienced educator, a behavioral health professional, or passionate about working with youth, there’s a place for you here.

🌱 Why join SDCC?

• Team-oriented, multidisciplinary culture

• Ongoing professional development

• 403(b) with employer match

• Comprehensive health benefits

• Generous PTO & wellness programs

• Career advancement opportunities

👉 Join us — and work with purpose.

Address

3002 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA
92111

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

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+18582779550

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Founded in 1887, the San Diego Center for Children is the oldest children's 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the region accredited by The Joint Commission for its excellence in quality of care. The Center provides evidence-based therapeutic, educational, foster care and transition services to children and families struggling with mental, emotional and behavioral disorders. Today, with 8 program sites and community-based services within hundreds of homes and schools across San Diego County, the Center empowers over 1,000 people every day.

For more information about our program services and events, please visit www.centerforchildren.org.