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May 2023 OFFICE OF CHILD ANDOFFICE OF CHILD ANDYOUTH SUCCESSYOUTH SUCCESSNEWSLETTERNEWSLETTER"A City Where Children andYouth Can Thrive"
Contact UsThe Office of Child andYouth Success willserve as a navigationand connection pointfor residents seekingsupportive servicesand programming foryouth ages 24 andbelow.OCYS NEWSLETTERMay 20231THE OFFICE OF CHILDTHE OFFICE OF CHILDAND YOUTH SUCCESSAND YOUTH SUCCESSABOUT USMISSIONThe Office of Child andYouth Success isdedicated to prioritizingSan Diego's youngestcommunity by providingaccess to resources,services, and high-qualityprograms to improvesocial, health, andeducational outcomes.
Contact UsOCYS NEWSLETTERMay 20232 VIRTUAL TOWN HALLVIRTUAL TOWN HALLMEETINGS 2023MEETINGS 2023Wednesday,June 7th,from 5 pmto 7 pm.District 1 Monday,June 5th, from 5 pm to7 pm. District 2Wednesday,June 14th,from 5 pm to7 pm.District 3Tuesday,May 30thfrom 5 pm-7pm. District 5Saturday May 20th,from 10 amto 12 pm.District 9Thursday,May 25th,from 5 pm to7 pm. District 6Saturday,June 3rd, from 10 amto 12 pm. District 4Thursday,June 1st,from 5 pm to7 pm.District 7Wednesday,May 31st,from 5 pm to7 pm. District 8
Y O U T H C O M M I S S I O NY O U T H C O M M I S S I O NContact UsWhat is the San Diego Youth Commission?What is the San Diego Youth Commission?JESUS MARTING.M (YOUTHCOMMISSION)If you want to make a difference in yourIf you want to make a difference in yourcommunity. If you do not want to wait untilcommunity. If you do not want to wait untilyou are "of age" to be allowed to make ayou are "of age" to be allowed to make adifference, then join the Youth Commission.difference, then join the Youth Commission.This space was created for us, and whileThis space was created for us, and whileright now it might not be the ideal spaceright now it might not be the ideal spacethat it was meant to be, it is up to us tothat it was meant to be, it is up to us toformalize it. I am hopeful that our collectiveformalize it. I am hopeful that our collectivevoices, will make the Youth Commission anvoices, will make the Youth Commission anasset to our city and that City Council andasset to our city and that City Council andMayoral Office recognize the power andMayoral Office recognize the power andequity that comes with having youth voicesequity that comes with having youth voicesat the forefront of leadership."at the forefront of leadership." OCYS NEWSLETTERMay 20233The Youth Commission serves as anThe Youth Commission serves as anadvisory body to the Mayor and Cityadvisory body to the Mayor and CityCouncil on issues of interest to youthCouncil on issues of interest to youthand pertaining to youth in the City ofand pertaining to youth in the City ofSan Diego. Youth and young adults areSan Diego. Youth and young adults areimpacted by the decisions of Cityimpacted by the decisions of Cityofficials, but seldom can directlyofficials, but seldom can directlyparticipate in the processparticipate in the process
Contact Us TRANQ: WHAT PARENTS ANDTRANQ: WHAT PARENTS ANDCAREGIVERS NEED TO KNOWCAREGIVERS NEED TO KNOW OCYS NEWSLETTERMay 20234 RAISING AWARENESSRAISING AWARENESSThe U.S. Drug EnforcementAdministration is warning the Americanpublic of a sharp increase in thetrafficking of fentanyl mixed withXylazine. Xylazine, also known as“Tranq,” is a powerful sedative that hasinfiltrated the drug market. It istypically used as a veterinary largeanimal tranquilizer, but it has begun tobe mixed into other drugs and has beendetected in a growing number ofoverdose deaths. This drug is oftenreferred to as a zombie-drug becauseof its damaging effects to humantissue that can lead to infections andeven amputations. It presents a greaterdanger than fentanyl because it isresistant to Narcan, which is used toreverse the effects of an opioidoverdose. The frequency of youthunknowingly consuming drugslaced with fentanyl and Tranqamong other life-threateningnarcotics is increasing in theCity of San Diego. Of the 807fentanyl-related overdosedeaths occurring in San DiegoCounty in 2021, 383, orapproximately 47%, of thosedeaths were due to anoverdose event that occurredwithin the City of San Diego. Ofthose deaths, 82% were male,27% were youth in their mid tolate twenties, ages 25-34 yearsoldSave a Life!Save a Life! “It is important to bring self-awareness to this topic. Peopleare self-medicating with alcohol, marijuana, illicit substances. What can be done? Spend time with your kids, ask themquestions and allow the conversation to be open and honest”,said Officer Anderson, Community Relations Officer for theSan Diego Police Department.
Contact UsAVOID EXCESSCAFFEINEStep-ForwardKind Mind Healthy UBehavioralHealthCall 211TALKING WITHYOUR FRIENDSAND FAMILYOCYS NEWSLETTERMay 20235MENTAL HEALTHMENTAL HEALTHAWARENESS MONTHAWARENESS MONTHMANAGING ANXIETY AND STRESSHEALTHY WAYS TOMANAGE YOUR STRESSGETTINGENOUGHSLEEPWELL BALANCEDMEALSMAKE TIME TOUNWIND. YOGACALIFORNIA YOUTH CRISIS HOTLINE: 1-800-843-5200 MENTAL HEALTHRESOURCES
Contact Us MOTHER'S DAYMOTHER'S DAYCREATE A BOOK FOR MOMCREATE A BOOK FOR MOMCRAFTS AND HISTORYCRAFTS AND HISTORYOCYS NEWSLETTERMay 20236CITY LIBRARIES AREOPEN ON SUNDAYS/CRAFT OPPORTUNITIESAT LIBRARIES/ FREE FUNMOM DAY EVENTSHistory of Mother's Day in the United States The first Mother's Day in the United States wasobserved in the 1900s, thanks to the efforts ofPhiladelphia educator Anna Jarvis. After her motherdied in 1905, she established Mother's Day to honormothers' devotion to their children. Jarvis organizedthe first formal Mother's Day celebration in a churchin West Virginia in May 1908, with financial assistancefrom a Philadelphia department store owner.Moreover, thousands of people attended a Mother'sDay event in one of his Philadelphia retail stores onthe same day. Jarvis intended to place her first-everMother's Day on the national calendar once it was asuccess. She sparked a massive backlash by statingthat American holidays were tailored aroundmasculine achievements. In a mailing campaign tonewspapers and prominent politicians, sheadvocated for establishing a special day to honormothers. Mother's Day has become a yearlycelebration in several states and religions by 1912. Tofurther her cause, Jarvis established the Mother's DayInternational Association. Her perseverance wasrewarded in 1914 when US President Woodrow Wilsonformally declared Mother's Day a national holidaycelebrated on the second Sunday in May.
Contact UsSCHOLARSHIPS CAN HELP WITH THE COSTS OF COLLEGETUITION AND HOUSING. THE MONETARY AID THEY PROVIDECAN HELP YOU FOCUS ON YOUR STUDIES AND ONTHRIVING ON YOUR COLLEGE CAMPUS. THE TIME IS NOW!APPLICATION SEASON IS UPON US. HERE ARE SOME TOBEGIN WITH: Bomberos Scholarship THE BOMBEROS DE SAN DIEGO SCHOLARSHIP WAS CREATED TOPROVIDE UNDERPRIVILEGED HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WITHFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO HIGHER EDUCATION. AWARD: $1000 APPLICATION DEADLINE IS MAY 30, 2023. SIGN UP TODAYMay 2023OCYS NEWSLETTER7SCHOLARSHIPSSCHOLARSHIPSAS THE ONLY LOCAL ORGANIZATION REPRESENTING THEHEALTHCARE, BIOTECH AND MEDICAL DEVICE INDUSTRIESTHROUGH ADVERTISING, MARKETING, GRAPHIC DESIGN ANDPUBLIC RELATIONS, HCC IS PROUD TO RECOGNIZE SUCCESSIN THE FIELD OF COMMUNICATIONS BY PRESENTING ONE ORMORE STUDENTS WITH A SCHOLARSHIP FOR THEIR PASSIONFOR HEALTH CARE.AWARD: $3,000 APPPLICATION DEADLINE: JUNE 30TH, 2023 Health Care Communicators Scholarship
Contact UsOCYS NEWSLETTERMay 20238FUEL UP!FUEL UP! The San Diego PublicThe San Diego PublicLibrary would like toLibrary would like toannounce the return of ourannounce the return of ourFree Summer LunchFree Summer Lunchprogram, free in-personprogram, free in-personhot lunches for youth agedhot lunches for youth aged0-18 at 4 of our0-18 at 4 of ourparticipating locations,participating locations,listed below.listed below. Summer Lunch ProgramSummer Lunch ProgramDuring the school year, many children rely on the free orDuring the school year, many children rely on the free orreduced-price school meal program to get the nutrition thatreduced-price school meal program to get the nutrition thatthey need. With summer around the corner and school’s closingthey need. With summer around the corner and school’s closingthe Free Lunch Program can help fulfill the need for nutritiousthe Free Lunch Program can help fulfill the need for nutritiousand delicious meals.and delicious meals. Dates and Times:Dates and Times: Free Summer Lunch will run from June 20 – August 11 (excluding holidays),Free Summer Lunch will run from June 20 – August 11 (excluding holidays),and lunch will be served from 12 pm – 1 pm daily (Monday-Friday).and lunch will be served from 12 pm – 1 pm daily (Monday-Friday). Free Summer Lunch Participating LocationsFree Summer Lunch Participating Locations Central Library: 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101Central Library: 330 Park Blvd, San Diego, 92101 College- Rolando Library: 6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, 92115College- Rolando Library: 6600 Montezuma Rd, San Diego, 92115 Skyline Hills Library: 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, 92139Skyline Hills Library: 7900 Paradise Valley Rd, San Diego, 92139 Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Library: 5148 Market St, San Diego, CA 92114Valencia Park/ Malcolm X Library: 5148 Market St, San Diego, CA 92114
Contact UsMay 2023OCYS NEWSLETTERSUMMER PROGRAMS/CAMPSSUMMER PROGRAMS/CAMPS tSummertime can be a headache formost families; not having access toaffordable child care for their childrencan strain families' wallets. Whenchildren feel safe and secure, they canexplore their interests, laugh and play. Sohere are some free summer camps tohelp your child learn, explore, buildcharacter, and grow.
Contact Us9May Events 2023 OCYS NEWSLETTERMay 2023MAY 13 @ 7:00 AM - 2:30 PMBest Buddies Friendship WalkBALBOA PARK
2023 SUMMER READING PROGRAM:2023 SUMMER READING PROGRAM:FIND YOUR VOICE!FIND YOUR VOICE! Contact UsDiscover your voice during the Summer Reading Program! San Diego residents ofall ages are encouraged to sign up for this event and use their voices to share theirstories, express themselves, and spark change. Complete a combination of 10books, hours of reading or activities to claim your prizes. Sign-up begins June 1st and the program will last through August 31st. OCYS NEWSLETTERMay 202310For more information, click the links below!!