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Single Mom Raising Two Teen Daughters San Diego: local programs and next steps

Call 211 first and ask for a single-parent family screening for rent, food, utilities, and teen support.

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Programs to contact

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San Diego County Self-Sufficiency Programs

Local Government Program

Connect with San Diego County Self-Sufficiency Programs for cash aid, Medi-Cal, child care referrals and Head Start enrollment for teens; see hours & eligibi...

Open provider page +1-546-673-0696
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San Diego County CalFresh

Local Government Program

Apply for CalFresh benefits to get monthly EBT food assistance for your family and learn SNAP eligibility for teens; apply online

Open provider page +1-546-673-0696
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San Diego County Housing and Community Development Services

Local Government Program

Get help finding affordable rental units, Section 8 vouchers, and landlord outreach to keep your family housed; see application steps

Open provider page +1-546-673-0696
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Jewish Family Service of San Diego Safe Parking Program

Nonprofit

Safe Parking program offering a secure overnight parking location and case management for families experiencing housing instability; call for intake

Open provider page +1-858-637-3210
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San Diego Food Bank Food Assistance

Nonprofit

Find nearby emergency grocery distributions and partner pantry locations using the Food Bank locator to feed your household; see hours & locations

Open provider page +1-858-527-1419
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Feeding San Diego Find Food

Nonprofit

Locate free food distribution events and community pantry sites across San Diego to fill weekly meals for your teens; find events & eligibility

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YWCA of San Diego County Domestic Violence Services

Nonprofit

YWCA provides confidential domestic violence shelter, legal advocacy, and housing help for survivors and children; call for intake & safety planning

Open provider page +1-619-234-3164

Recommended next steps

  • Call 211 first and ask for a single-parent family screening for rent, food, utilities, and teen support.
  • Apply for CalFresh and Medi-Cal through County Self-Sufficiency if food or health coverage is a concern.
  • If rent is overdue, contact SDHC and County housing services before an eviction notice escalates.
  • Use both San Diego Food Bank and Feeding San Diego tools to find the closest pantry schedule.
  • If you are sleeping in a car or at risk, call JFS Safe Parking and ask about family availability.
  • If there is any partner violence, stalking, or coercive control, contact YWCA for confidential safety planning.
  • Gather IDs, proof of income, school enrollment, lease, utility bills, and benefit letters before applying.
  • Ask each teen's school counselor about McKinney-Vento support, free meals, transit, and mental-health referrals.
  • Request appointments by phone and online when possible; many programs have waitlists.
  • Keep a written log of dates, names, case numbers, and documents submitted for every agency.

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