10/25/2026
❤️ A Morning of Service, History & Hope!
Today, members of the Junior League of San Joaquin County had the wonderful opportunity to tour the Children's Home of Stockton, an extraordinary organization that has been changing young lives in our community for more than 140 years!
Founded in 1882 by a group of compassionate women known as the Ladies Aid Society of Stockton, the Children’s Home began as an orphanage providing shelter and care for vulnerable children. In 1912, its beautiful historic building opened its doors, and today, that legacy of compassion continues through programs that provide safety, stability, healing, and hope.
We learned about the incredible work CHS does for youth facing trauma, foster care challenges, and homelessness. Through residential therapeutic care, mental health services, education, and life skills development, CHS helps young people build brighter, more independent futures.
One particularly inspiring program is Catalyst, which opened in 2021 and provides transitional housing and support for young adults ages 18–24 experiencing homelessness. Beyond providing a safe place to live, Catalyst helps young people develop life skills, pursue employment, and work toward permanent housing and self-sufficiency. Hearing the stories of lives transformed through this program was especially moving. ❤️
Our visit was a wonderful reminder of why we serve. The Junior League’s mission is to advance women’s leadership for meaningful community impact through volunteer action, collaboration, and training. How fitting that an organization founded by women who saw a need in their community continues to inspire women serving that same community today!
We are grateful for the opportunity to learn more about this remarkable organization and for the dedicated staff who pour their hearts into giving young people hope and a brighter future.
Thank you, Children’s Home of Stockton, for all you do! ❤️
To learn more about their mission and programs, visit www.chstockton.org.