Corporate Office | San Diego
Welcome to Walden Family Services San Diego Corporate Office
Our San Diego office provides foster care and adoption, as well as a transitional housing and foster care programs for children and youth in San Diego County.
Our foster care and adoption program specializes in providing stable family environments for children and youth with special healthcare needs and developmental disabilities, as well as sibling groups and youth who identify as LGBTQ+. Through our program, foster and adoptive families receive in-depth training and ongoing support to help children heal and thrive.
We also offer a transitional housing plus foster care program that provides young people an opportunity to gain the education, life skills, and employment experience to successfully transition to adulthood and community life.
Walden Family Services is contracted by the County of San Diego and licensed by the California Department of Social Services Community Licensing Division.
Foster Family Agencies (FFAs) are private, non-profit charitable organizations who partner with Child Welfare Services of San Diego County to find loving homes for children placed in foster care. Each FFA is unique in the age range of children they serve and the supportive services they provide and families are encouraged to research and speak with several different FFAs in order to find the best fit. For a listing of FFAs in San Diego, click here.
At Walden Family Services, our mission is to enrich the lives of children and youth in foster care, and our San Diego corporate office serves as the heart of our operations. Located in beautiful San Diego, California, our corporate office is dedicated to developing innovative programs that make a positive impact on foster kids, youth, and families.
Our Focus on Foster Care and Foster Youth
We understand the unique challenges faced by children and youth in foster care, which is why we are committed to creating specialized programs tailored to their needs. From educational support to mental health services, we strive to provide comprehensive care and resources that empower foster youth to thrive.
Making a Difference Together!
When you support Walden Family Services, you’re joining a community dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in foster care. Whether through monetary donations, volunteering, or advocacy efforts, every contribution helps us fulfill our mission of creating brighter futures for those in need.
Together, we can make a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families in foster care.
Join us in our mission today and help us build a brighter tomorrow for foster care and foster youth.
Address
8525 Gibbs Drive, Suite 100
San Diego CA 92123
info@waldenfamily.org
(619) 584-5777
Licensing
FFA License: 374603904
Adoptions License: 374603903
THP License: 336427781
This is Foster Love
“Being a foster parent has taught me that family is not defined by blood, but by love, compassion, and unwavering dedication. Walden Family Services has been my guiding light on this incredible journey, providing invaluable support and resources every step of the way. Together, we’re creating a brighter future for these deserving children, and I couldn’t be more honored to be a part of such a meaningful mission.”
– J&E Baumgartner
San Diego Team
Teresa Stivers
Chief Executive Officer
tstivers@waldenfamily.org
Sue Evans
Chief Operations Officer
sueevans@waldenfamily.org
Dr. Darjené Graham-Perez
Director of People & Culture
HR@waldenfamily.org
Kathryn Stephens
Director of Philanthropy
kstephens@waldenfamily.org
Melissa Villagomez
Dev. & Special Events Manager
mvillagomez@waldenfamily.org
Kati Rocky
Grant Writer
krocky@waldenfamily.org