CALKIDS - CALIFORNIA KIDS INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM
The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) is a taxpayer-funded scholarship program designed to help kids start saving for college from the day they're born. Every child born in California on or after July 1, 2023 are automatically enrolled in CalKIDS, and can receive $100 in free deposits by registering in the online portal. For older children, CalKIDS will automatically grant $500 to all eligible low-income students in grades 1-12, plus an additional $500 for those in foster care or experiencing homelessness.
Learn More/Register: https://calkids.org/
USC SUMMER & ONLINE PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAMS
USC Summer Programs extends a tradition of excellence to outstanding high school students through a diverse offering of four-week summer courses. As a “Summer Trojan,” you will balance academic and campus life as you prepare for college — and earn college credit.
Info/Apply: https://precollege.usc.edu/summer-programs/?utm_source=mailchimp&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=november_2024_app_launch
Need more info? Attend an information webinar session:
February 11, 4 pm – Register: https://usc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fql1VJQTTO25ztP_014EGg#/registration
SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS
Looking for quality, safe, and fun care for your student during school breaks? The Navy’s Silver Strand Youth Center (SSYC) offers camp for children, Kindergarten through 12 years of age. Fees are on a sliding scale based on total family income. Put your child on the interest list by visiting www.MilitaryChildCare.com. See interest list opening dates below:
- Spring Break Camp, March 31- April 3, Interest List Opens: January 3, 2025
More Info: 619-435-5056 or stop by SSYC at 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, CA 92118
TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DESIGNATED PERSON TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE
MilitaryChildCare.com has now launched the ability to generate travel memos in support of a pilot program to assist Service members and their families when assigned to a new duty station and awaiting on-base child care at the new location. The program reimburses families for travel expenses when they bring a designated person to a new permanent duty station (PDS) to provide child care because child care is not available at the PDS within 30 days of their date care needed (DCN) – see attached memo for full details or visit https://militarychildcare.com.
MWR NEWSLETTER
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Subscribe today: tinyurl.com/nbcmwrnewsletter
FREE TRANSIT FOR YOUTH – EXTENDED THRU JUNE 2026
Anyone aged 18 and under can ride transit for free as part of the SANDAG Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program. Get your Youth PRONTO app account or card today to get unlimited rides on the bus, Trolley, COASTER, and SPRINTER through June 30, 2026.
Info: https://youthopportunitypass.sandag.org/
AROUND-THE-CLOCK HELP WITH TUTOR.COM
Tutor.com is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to eligible service members, civilian personnel, and their dependents. With live, expert tutors available 24/7, military-connected students can receive academic help at their moment of need—anywhere they have an internet connection.
- Work with a tutor from any internet-connected device, anywhere in the world
- Connect to an expert tutor available on demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
- Get online tutoring help three ways: request a tutor’s help right now, schedule a future tutoring session, or upload a document for offline review and get comments back within 12 hours
- Get ready with free SAT and ACT test preparation
- Use the free Tutor.com app for IOS and Android mobile devices—take a picture of a homework problem and upload it for the tutor to see
Check out these brief video guides to discover how easy it is to connect with Tutor.com's expert tutors on demand or submit writing for review and feedback:
· How to Connect with a Tutor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smgwrMWqdRs
· How to Get Writing Feedback: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpNz_93qR4w
Plus, Tutor.com has a new Webinar Hub for you to register for upcoming webinars or view past webinar recordings: https://www.tutor.com/webinars.
Get Started Today: https://tutor.com/military
AUTISM ASK LINE
The Autism Ask Line is a call-in line for caregivers, autistic self-advocates, and autism service professionals in San Diego County.
The program provides
- Peer-to-peer support with a trained representative who has personal lived experience with autism.
- Compassionate guidance through the landscape of services and resources in San Diego County.
- Resources for a range of questions from newly diagnosed to adult services and programs.
- Referrals and information about the San Diego Regional Center, special education and IEP's, mental health referrals, adult resources, and much more.
They invite calls from autistic persons, family members, and autism professionals. Each call will be answered by a specially trained peer support staff member who has personal experience with autism.
Call: 858-715-0678 / Visit: Autism Ask Line | Autism Society San Diego
SAN DIEGO MUSEUM MONTH
February 2025
Get ready for a month of savings at museums, zoos, aquariums, historic sites, and more! Pick up your free museum pass to get 50% off admission for up to four people at participating sites. Get your pass at a library near you or online and visit as many places as you can during the month of February.
Download a Digital Pass: https://sandiegomuseumcouncil.org/specials/museum-month/
