Foundation for the Children of the Californias

06/15/2026

Binational Rehabilitation Jornada

06/14/2026

✨ Today, lives were changed.

At our Binational Rehabilitation Jornada, children with disabilities received life-changing mobility and rehabilitation equipment that will help them move, learn, play, and thrive.

Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, donors, and partners whose generosity made this day possible. The smiles we witnessed today are a powerful reminder of what can happen when a community comes together for children.

💙 Together, we are creating brighter futures

06/01/2026

🧸 VOLUNTEERS WANTED! 🧸
We're SO excited to announce that FCC is now leading the Care 'N Share Toy Drive at the San Diego County Fair — and we'd love for YOU to be part of it!

Here's the deal: Fair visitors win stuffed animals → our volunteers encourage them to donate those prizes → FCC delivers them to children at Hospital Infantil de las Californias in Tijuana 💙

It's that simple. And that beautiful.
🎫 FREE Fair admission on your shift day
🚗 FREE parking
📅 June 10 – July 6 (daily except Tuesdays)

Individuals, families, community groups & corporate teams all welcome! Drop us an email at [email protected] to grab your spot. Go to usfcc.org/events/care-n-share/ for more details!

04/30/2026

¡Feliz Día del Niño! 🎈💛
A little joy goes a long way — especially for the incredible kids at Hospital Infantil de las Californias. So grateful to our HIC family for making Saturday extra special for their patients. These smiles say it all. 😊

04/02/2026

We’re excited to invite our community to the 2nd Binational Pediatric Symposium, happening on April 14, 2026, at the Southeastern Live Well Center in San Diego.

This free, public event brings together pediatric healthcare professionals, public health experts, academic leaders, and community organizations from San Diego and Baja California to strengthen collaboration and improve healthcare outcomes for children across our shared border region.

Following the success of last year’s symposium in Tijuana, which welcomed 175 attendees, this year’s event continues to build meaningful partnerships and advance high-quality pediatric care, cross-border health initiatives, and community wellness.

📍 Southeastern Live Well Center
5101 Market St, San Diego, CA 92114
🗓️ April 14, 2026
🎟️ Free & open to all

Register here: https://lnkd.in/g3KRwB4e

📧 Questions: [email protected]

Let’s come together to support healthier futures for children in our binational communities 💙

03/24/2026

What would a 14-year-old say after life-changing surgery made possible by donors like you? We didn’t expect a handwritten letter… or the promise he made at the end.
Josue’s story is one you’ll want to read.
📩 Discover it in this month’s Director’s Snapshot:
👉https://conta.cc/4d80iBg

Email from Foundation for the Children of the Californias A Young Patient's Words Remiind Us Why This Work Matters       DIRECTOR'S SNAPSHOT Dear Friend, Spring is a season of new beginnings, and at t

03/20/2026

🌟 Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Betty Jones and Our Binational Scholars! 🌟

During the annual Scholarship Donor Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the University of San Diego, representatives from Dr. Betty Jones’ family and executives from the Foundation for the Children of the Californias (FCC) had the privilege of meeting the newest recipients of The Betty Jones Binational Scholarship.

We are incredibly proud to announce that Nallely Gecik, a doctoral student in Education for Social Justice, and Alejandro Gendrop, a master's student in School Counseling, have been awarded a total of $25,000! Both students from USD’s School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES) have demonstrated a profound commitment to improving the quality of life in the Cali-Baja region.

Nallely’s research focuses on helping first-generation Latinos and immigrants navigate cross-border life, while Alejandro is dedicated to improving the counseling system for binational students who face unique challenges.

The FCC, on behalf of Dr. Betty Jones' family, is honored to maintain a 10-year commitment to USD, supporting graduate students whose work aligns with Dr. Jones’ pioneering spirit of cross-border collaboration.

Join us in congratulating Nallely and Alejandro as they continue their education and work to become the agents of change our border area needs! 🎓✨

02/14/2026

La salud mental importa. Y ahora está más cerca que nunca. Gracias SanDiegoYa por la entrevista!

En esta entrevista, Kathia Bustillos nos habla sobre Puentes de Bienestar, un programa piloto de 10 semanas completamente gratuito para niños y adolescentes hispanohablantes (7–18 años) que viven en el área de San Diego.

A través de Telehealth, las familias pueden inscribirse fácilmente y recibir apoyo emocional desde casa. La aplicación es sencilla y accesible — pero es importante saber que la app es solo una herramienta de apoyo.

La atención principal es brindada por profesionales de salud mental del Hospital Infantil de las Californias, asegurando acompañamiento clínico, culturalmente sensible y de alta calidad.

Porque buscar ayuda no debería ser complicado.

Conoce más en www.usfcc.org

02/14/2026

02/13/2026

Puentes de Bienestar es un programa de salud mental que está diseñado para menores entre 7 y 18 años de edad, que hablan español y viven en California.

Es gratis 🙌

Es confidencial 🔒

Descubre más sobre este esfuerzo de Foundation for the Children of the Californias en www.usfcc.org o ☎️ llama al (619) 400-5999