The California School-Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) Program serves expectant and parenting teens within San Diego Unified School District.
You can participate if:
- You are expecting a baby (mothers and fathers)
- You are a teen parent (mothers and fathers)
- You have not graduated from high school
- You live within San Diego Unified School District’s boundaries
Our Goals are:
- To provide expectant and parenting teens with support services while completing their education.
- To provide resources to assist expectant and parenting teens plan for their future.
- To provide care and early education for their infants and toddlers.
The California School-Age Families Education (Cal-SAFE) Program staff will consult with referred students and their parents/guardians in planning an educational program to be pursued during and following pregnancy. They may provide services and/or information concerning sources of appropriate assistance for the following:
- Referral to related support services
- Health and parenting education services
- Individualized advocacy and counseling services
- Liaison with staff and community agencies to collaborate and coordinate care
- Education placement services to provide flexibility
- Expectant Teen Center (Garfield)
- Infant Toddler Centers (Garfield and Twain High Schools)
- Ongoing follow-up to support high school graduation and post-secondary access
How to get connected with Cal-SAFE:
- See your school nurse
- See your school counselor
- Or call our program directly
They will fill out an Inquiry Form and fax it to our office.
Our office is conveniently located at:
Garfield High School
1255 16th St. Room 408
San Diego, CA 92101
Phone: 619-362-4500
Fax: 619-362-4545