San Pasqual Academy

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The County is dedicated to supporting the safety, stability and well-being of children, youth and families across our community.

For 25 years, San Pasqual Academy has been home to more than 1,000 foster youth. The campus offers long-term placement, an on-site high school, independent living skills training, therapeutic services, work readiness programs, extra-curricular activities and a supportive, stable environment.

Over the past decade, federal and state laws have shifted away from group home settings and encouraged more family‑like placements. As more foster youth are now living with relatives, fewer qualify for placement at San Pasqual Academy.

These changes give us a chance to rethink what the Academy can be, and how it can best serve families across our region.

The County’s goal is to make sure the community’s voice guides that process. To ensure that, the County Board of Supervisors has called for additional input on future possibilities for the campus, including options that may change the current model, including closing the Academy.

In August, the Board received an update on the community engagement process and feedback shared. The work will now move through the next phases of planning, evaluation, and future recommendations.

We appreciate the time and interest our community has brought to this important work. As the process moves forward, the County will continue to share information and keep the community informed at key milestones.

The County is dedicated to supporting the safety, stability and well-being of children, youth and families across our community.

For 25 years, San Pasqual Academy has been home to more than 1,000 foster youth. The campus offers long-term placement, an on-site high school, independent living skills training, therapeutic services, work readiness programs, extra-curricular activities and a supportive, stable environment.

Over the past decade, federal and state laws have shifted away from group home settings and encouraged more family‑like placements. As more foster youth are now living with relatives, fewer qualify for placement at San Pasqual Academy.

These changes give us a chance to rethink what the Academy can be, and how it can best serve families across our region.

The County’s goal is to make sure the community’s voice guides that process. To ensure that, the County Board of Supervisors has called for additional input on future possibilities for the campus, including options that may change the current model, including closing the Academy.

In August, the Board received an update on the community engagement process and feedback shared. The work will now move through the next phases of planning, evaluation, and future recommendations.

We appreciate the time and interest our community has brought to this important work. As the process moves forward, the County will continue to share information and keep the community informed at key milestones.

  • Join a Community Meeting

    The County is offering two In-person meetings and two virtual. All four will provide the same information and opportunities to ask questions and provide feedback.

    July 15, 2026     10 am-12 pm

    Child and Family Well-Being Office

    8965 Balboa Ave., San Diego

    July 17, 2026     10 am-12 pm

    North Inland Live Well Center

    649 W. Mission Ave., Escondido 

    July 20, 2026     10 am-12 pm

    Zoom link: Join from Zoom Workplace app - Zoom

    Meeting ID: 952 3327 6042     Passcode: 124336

    July 22, 2026     4:30-6:30 pm

    Zoom Link: Join from Zoom Workplace app - Zoom

    Meeting ID: 924 8292 2748    Passcode: 985639

    August 13, 2026     6 - 7:30 pm

    Child and Family Well-Being Office
    8965 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123
    Doors open at 5:30 pm
    Meeting 6 pm - 7:30 pm

    Virtual on Zoom option for Aug. 13(External link)
    Meeting ID: 996 4274 7840 
    Passcode: 289757

    Fill out the form below to let us know if you are coming or require any language or accessibility services. 


    Language and Accessibility Services 

    If you need disability accommodations or would like to provide your feedback for the tools on site in an alternate format, please contact engage.sandiegocounty.ca.gov and provide your name and preferred contact method and we will connect with you. Alternatively, you may call (619) 595-4633.

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  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded. Thank you for participating!

    NEW SPA Community Engagement Questions

    83 responses

    CLOSED: Thank you for participating! The survey closed on 7/31/2026


    Let us know what you think the future of San Pasqual Academy should look like. Your responses will help inform this process including content for our upcoming meetings.

    Language and Accessibility Services 

    We can help if you need accommodations for a disability or an interpreter to take part in the survey. Please contact us at: engage@sdcounty.ca.gov or (619) 594-4633

    Your input is appreciated!

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