The Children's Initiative is...
a non-profit agency that works to improve the well-being of children and youth in San Diego County. The Initiative builds and sustains strategic alliances with all sectors of the community, providing direct operational/organizational support and technical assistance to community based organizations, government institutions, schools and businesses.
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Touching Minds, Shaping Futures XVII
Fitness Fiesta! 
“Fitness Fiesta” was the conference theme for the April 5, 2008 Touching Minds, Shaping Futures Conference held at Horace Mann Middle School in San Diego. The Children's Initiative partnered with the Network for a Healthy California to focus on modeling & teaching healthy living in After School programs. After School programming staff from around the county participated in this festive 1-day event with workshops offered in fitness, health & nutrition, arts & crafts, behavior management & prevention/awareness. The conference also offered training in staff management and overall program development. A fun-filled lunchtime celebration included local entertainment by DJ L-Fresh and a performance by Mystic Stepper EntertainmentDancers. Local and national businesses donated over $4,000 in raffle prizes and $200.00 gift certificate grand prize, a Tony Hawk and K Five skate board, auto detailing gift certificate from The San Diego Collection and a one night stay at the Marriott Gaslamp Hotel.
New RFP released for $50 million in funding
In the latest round of 21st Century Community Learning Centers funding, the California Department of Education (CDE) has released a new request for proposals (RFP) for $50 million. Of the $50 million available: $27.5 million is set aside for high school after school programs and $22.5 million for elementary and middle school programs. Applications are due February 15, 2008. For more details click here: Elementary/Middle Schools and High Schools
Big Canvas After-School Project
Art Link exhibits
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2007 San Diego County Report Card on Children and Families
The Children's Initiative and County Board of Supervisors Chairman Greg Cox and Vice Chairwoman Dianne Jacob released the 2007 San Diego County Report Card on Children and Families at the County Administrative Office Building today. The new and revised Report Card documents the status of 25 leading indicators of child health and well-being and makes recommendations for program and policy change in San Diego.
The 2007 Report Card found that San Diego County performs better than the state and national averages on immunization, early care and education, and child poverty. Progress is shown in health coverage, injuries, and reading achievement. The Report Card underscores the need for increased efforts to reduce low birthweight births, youth-involved alcohol and drug related crashes, and childhood mortality. Please click the link to download the 2007 San Diego County Report Card and the Executive Summary. For further information please contact Project Director, Paula Ingrum.
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