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San Diego council adopts updated Child and Youth Plan, urges funding and cross‑department action
Summary
The City Council unanimously approved an updated Child and Youth Plan that reframes the Office of Child and Youth Success as a citywide coordinating body, adds a theory of change and funding strategies, and calls for stronger departmental collaboration and a youth well‑being report. Supporters urged full funding; several council members pressed for concrete steps to implement Measure H childcare goals.
San Diego’s City Council voted unanimously Oct. 28 to adopt an updated Child and Youth Plan that repositions the Office of Child and Youth Success (OCYS) as a citywide coordinating office rather than a standalone program, emphasizing collaboration, equity, and measurable outcomes.
The update, presented by Tara Ryan, OCYS program coordinator, adds a theory of change, an overarching goal linking five focus areas (engaging activities and spaces; youth empowerment; workforce development and financial well‑being; education and enrichment; and childcare) and a clearer section on funding strategies, including seeking grants and philanthropic support. “This plan aligns with San Diego’s five strategic priority areas,” Ryan said, describing new steps to use data…
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