Neighborhood House Association

Founded in 1914 as a single settlement house assisting immigrants as they transitioned to life in America, the Neighborhood House Association (NHA) has grown in its 100+ years of service to provide a comprehensive library of aid and support programs to the San Diego community. The NHA provides its services through the lens of its ‘Continuum of Care Model’, which promises support from the prenatal stages of life all the way through to senior care. This comprehensive model offers several options for both children and adults to find safe spaces and the resources necessary to build healthy, stable lives. These services include:

Black Infant Health

The San Diego County Black Infant Health Program, operated by NHA, supports pregnant and parenting African-American women to ensure the health of their babies. Participation includes a 10 week prenatal and postpartum group covering such topics as CPR, infant nurturing, and developing healthy relationships. The program also supports mothers in finding prenatal and well-child care, getting referrals for Public Health Nursing and other health and social services in addition to providing meals and transportation services. African-American women ages 18 and over who are 30 weeks or fewer pregnant are eligible for the program.

To learn more, visit http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/phs/black_infant_health_program.html

Or http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org/blackinfanthealth/

Home Base Early Head Start, Early Head Start, Head Start

The NHA’s Head Start program is open to income eligible children from birth to five years of age, Foster children, homeless families and families receiving TANF or SSI, and children with disabilities (on an individualized basis). Proof of citizenship is not required.

Early Head Start serves children from birth to age 3, while Head Start serves children from age 3 to age 5. Both programs offer in-home visits as well as traditional center-based care. The programs also provide meals to participating children, in addition to health and wellness screenings.

To apply or learn more or, call 1-888-873-5145 or visit http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org/nha-programs/head-start/

Homework Center

The NHA Homework Center provides students from grades 3-12 with a safe after-school space to finish their work. The Homework Center offers homework help, as well as tablets and computers, Wi-Fi access, printers, school supplies, and snacks.

To learn more, visit: http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org/nha-programs/community-services/homework-center/

College Academy

The product of a collaboration between NHA and the Reality Changers College Apps Academy, the NHA College Academy provides college workshops to help high school juniors navigate the college application process, and make the most out of their financial aid and scholarship opportunities.

Students in the 11th grade who have a minimum of a 2.75 GPA and are on track to finish high school on time are eligible to apply.

To learn more, visit: http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org/nha-programs/nha-college-academy/

Youth Fellowship Summer Employment Program

The Youth Fellowship Summer Employment Program (YFSEP) is a program for high school and college aged youth offered in the summer.

To learn more, contact Shante Lampkin at slampkin@neighborhoodhouse.org or email volunteers@neighborhoodhouse.org

Nutrition Services

The NHA provides high quality, nutritional meals to children and seniors. Made in the NHA’s ‘Central Kitchen’, the program is overseen by a professional dietician to ensure its beneficiaries are receiving both tasty and nutritional food.

To learn more, visit: http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org/nha-programs/nutrition-service