As part of the City’s fiscal year 2022 budget adoption process, Mayor Todd Gloria and City Council approved funding to establish and bring to reality the creation of the Office of Child and Youth Success. The Office will serve as a navigation and connection point for residents seeking supportive services and programming for youth ages 24 and below.

Mission

The Office of Child and Youth Success is dedicated to prioritizing San Diego's youngest community by providing access to resources, services, and high-quality programs to improve social, health, and educational outcomes for all children and youth.

Vision

All of San Diego’s children and youth thrive, are empowered, and feel successful. They are supported by a coordinated network of City and community partners with a shared framework to provide high-impact and equitable programs services, resources, and opportunities.

Values

Inherent throughout the Child and Youth Plan are values that guide planning and implementation:

• Equity and Inclusion -- The goals and outcomes of the CYP are intended for ALL San Diego children and youth. The strategies will focus on those who are part of communities or groups that have historically been underinvested in, discriminated against, or have been otherwise marginalized, based on race; ethnicity; gender; socio-economic status; LGBTQ+ identity; immigrant status; disability; or experience with housing instability, the foster care system, or the justice system.
• Partnership and Collaboration -- Recognizing that we are stronger together, the CYP focuses on building partnerships both internally and externally across the eco-system that supports children, youth, and families and is committed to equitable and inclusive community engagement.
• Strengths and Assets -- The CYP starts with recognizing the strengths and assets that already exist within systems, communities, and individuals -- and building on them.