Walden Family Services

One day, all of us will be remembered for something.

Not for the emails we answered.
Not for the errands we ran.
Not for the things we accumulated along the way.

We'll be remembered for the lives we touched, the opportunities we created, and the difference we made for others.

For young people aging out of foster care, the future can feel uncertain. Without family support or a safety net, many face tremendous challenges as they transition into adulthood.

A legacy gift to Walden Family Services helps provide stable housing, life skills, educational support, and hope for foster youth working to build independent futures.

Because the most meaningful legacy isn't what we leave behind.

It's the lives we help change.

Learn how you can leave a lasting impact for generations to come:
www.waldenfamily.org/legacy-giving

Check out the latest coverage of our spring event held last month at The Thursday Club in San Diego!

Walden Family Services Raises $88,000 for California Foster Youth and Families One of your neighbors posted in Community Corner. Click through to read what they have to say. (The views expressed in this post are the author’s own.)

Today, we proudly celebrate Walden Family Services Board Member Cherie Enge, who was recognized at The Salvation Army’s Women of Dedication 2026 – 60th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee honoring extraordinary women whose leadership, compassion, and service continue to make a lasting impact across San Diego.

Cherie’s dedication to our community is truly inspiring. In addition to her accomplished career as a civil litigator and pro tem judge, she has devoted countless hours to uplifting others through mentorship, advocacy, and philanthropy. Through her longtime involvement with The Links, Inc. and her leadership within Walden Family Services, Cherie continues to champion opportunities, support, and brighter futures for children, youth, and families throughout Southern California.

Her heart for service, commitment to equity, and passion for giving back embody the very spirit of this prestigious recognition.

Congratulations, Cherie, on this incredible honor. We are grateful for your leadership, your generosity, and the many lives you continue to impact. 💙

Share the message of mental health help and hope. Taking care of our mental health is as normal as eating healthy, exercising, or even saving for the future. Share your story to help others understand that achieving mental health is a daily process.

If you or someone you know needs help, visit one of these resources:

https://mhanational.org/
https://www.nami.org/
https://www.mentalhealth.org/
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
https://www.psychiatry.org/

We’re hiring a Chief Operating Officer at Walden Family Services.

This is more than a leadership role—it’s an opportunity to help shape the future for foster youth as they transition into independent, successful adult lives.

At Walden, we’re focused on what comes next: providing housing, employment support, education, and life skills that empower young people to build real, lasting stability.

As COO, you’ll play a key role in driving that impact forward—strengthening operations, scaling programs, and helping lead our next chapter.

If you’re a strategic, mission-driven leader who’s ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to connect.

Join us in building what’s next. 💙
https://waldenfamily.org/about-us/employment-opportunities/

Community starts with connection—and we’re so grateful for partners who show up for our youth in meaningful ways.

A heartfelt thank you to San Diego Police Department Community Relations Officer Torres for joining us at Walden Family Services for a valuable youth community safety training.

By creating space for open conversation around safety, awareness, and trust, we help empower foster youth with knowledge, confidence, and stronger connections to the community around them.

Thank you, Officer Torres and SDPD, for investing in our youth and helping build a safer, more informed community for all. 💙
www.waldenfamily.org

Tomorrow’s the night!! ✨🤩🍾

We’re looking forward to welcoming our incredible guests for an evening of celebration, community, and impact at Walden Family Services’ Spring Event: There's No Place Like Home. From inspiring stories to unforgettable entertainment, tomorrow night is all in support of a cause that truly matters—helping foster children, youth, and families thrive.

Can’t join us in person? You can still be part of the evening by making a donation and supporting the mission from wherever you are. 💛

We can’t wait to share highlights and event photos with you soon!
www.waldenfamily.org/give

We’re continuing our San Diego media tour 🎥✨!

A huge thank you to Fox 5 San Diego for helping us share the heart of our mission across the community. In this latest interview our CEO Teresa Stivers speaks about Walden’s impact and the importance of supporting foster children, youth, and families.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to keep spreading the word, sharing our story, and celebrating the life-changing work happening every day at Walden.

Thank you to Fox 5 for helping us spotlight this important mission 💛

🎥 Watch the full segment and follow along as our San Diego media tour continues!
https://youtu.be/fSMxnB9hBUc?si=XOOFOFL5kDbBRJeM

FOX 5 San Diego Scatena Media Group

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