
News from the Nest
Life Skills - Budgeting, Credit, and Investing
Budgeting is more than numbers—it’s a step toward self-sufficiency and breaking cycles that impact financial health. We’re so grateful for community partners like Amy who pour into our students with knowledge that lasts a lifetime.
Youth Camping San Diego
Our teens wrapped up the summer with an unforgettable two-night adventure—paddle boating and kayaking, jumping off the dock into the bay, and of course roasting s’mores by the campfire. 🔥✨
Life Skills - Project SHIELD
We’re excited to share our collaboration with Project Shield! 💙 A huge thank you to founder & CEO Sandy Pendleton-Dorton for presenting an important lesson on preventing trafficking and social media safety to our Robyne’s Nest students.
Life Skills - Respect Others
Our youth recently participated in a Life Skills class on mindfulness and respect for others, thanks to our amazing partners at UCI CYFER (Centering Youth & Families for Empowerment and Resilience) Lab.
Fireside Chat - Good Shepards Foundation Dog Services
Our Fireside Chat program introduces students to careers with live professionals in the field, and provides the opportunity for students interact and ask questions for a deeper understanding of the career.
Life Skills - Cooking Healthy Meals on a Budget
Learning to cook healthy meals on a budget supports both physical wellbeing and financial management skills…important elements for our students on their paths to self-sufficiency.