SAY San Diego’s HSMFRC

Services Provided: Childcare, Individual and Family Life, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services, Parenting, SDMFC Member

Mission:

SAY San Diego’s mission is to partner with youth, adults, families, and communities to reach their full potential.  

Vision:

Our vision is opportunity, equity and well-being for all San Diegans.

What SAY San Diego’s Healthy Start Military Family Resource Center (HSMFRC) Does:

Located in the Murphy Canyon housing community, the HSMFRC (Healthy Start Military Family Resource Center), operated by SAY San Diego, provides confidential, safe, coordinated services that will lead to improved developmental, academic, and social outcomes for children, and a positive quality of life for their families.

How HSMFRC serves the military-connected community:

HSMFRC works collaboratively with military and veteran serving organizations as well as civilian based resources to serve military families. Programs and services are rendered free of charge.  HSMFRC’s program and services include:

  • Information and referral
  • Advocacy in the school system
  • First 5 First Steps – supportive home visitation, prenatal support
  • Dads Corps – fatherhood support
  • Playgroups – early childhood education through parenting workshops within the community. 
  • Community Garden
  • Parent-Child Yoga 
  • Oversight of all SDMFC related activities 

HSMFRC Partners: 

All SDMFC participating organizations .

Address: 3487 Santo Road, San Diego, CA 92124
Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00PM

Navigating A Government Shutdown

 

A government shutdown can bring a lot of uncertainty and stress, especially if this is your first time experiencing one.  Please take a deep breath and know you’re not alone.

We’ve put together the one-sheets below with resources to help guide you through this time.  As you navigate the days ahead, remember to take care of yourself and your loved ones.  

Navigating Government Shutdown dtd 30 Jan 2026:  Please note that this will change as we get updates.  For “services expected to remain available”, these were services available during the last shutdown.

Veteran Field Guide to Government Shutdown (VA)

If you are feeling anxiety and or want to plan ahead to make sure your 2026 is off on the right foot, we highly recommend you connect with a financial counselor at your nearest military installation.  For a list of financial counselors and other resources, please check out our January convening blog page.  

If you need support or access to resources, the SAY San Diego Military Family Resource Center is here to help. You can reach them at mfrc@saysandiego.org

DONATIONS

DONATIONS

SDMFC works year-round to meet your needs as a collaborative through our bi-monthly newsletters, Action Teams, Membership Opportunities, and Monthly Convenings.  Consider supporting our efforts in the coming year by 

DONATING NOW!

Thanks for helping us make a difference in the military and veteran-connected community! All donations are welcome and appreciated.

SDMFC 2025 Membership

SDMFC 2025 Membership

Looking to become an SDMFC Member or to renew your membership in 2025? You came to the right place! Are you a current member, would like to become a member, or want to know what it means to be an SDMFC member? 

See the newest information to SDMFC Membership!

 

SDMFC CONVENING

SDMFC CONVENING


Did you miss a convening?  Check out our past convenings:  CLICK HERE

Convenings are held on the 4th Friday of the month at 10 a.m.  Mark your calendars!

  • TOPIC: Families of the Move: How to Prepare for the PCS Season
  • WHEN: Friday, 27 February 2026 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m
  • LOCATION:  National University (9388 Lightwave Ave., San Diego, CA 92123)
  • PARKING: Free in parking lot 
  • WHO: Military-connected organizations, agencies, service providers, servicemembers, and families; open to SDMFC members and non-members alike.

Our location will be switching often in 2025.  Please sign up for our updates and to see where we will be throughout the year!  CLICK HERE