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San Diego Community Response Guide

The Community Response Guide helps you make confident, informed decisions about when families need community-based support, formal protective intervention, or both.

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You want to help, because you care

Mandated reporters & professionals

Replace uncertainty with confidence in your reporting decisions

  • Document your decision making
  • Find appropriate support
  • Gain clarity and save time
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Family and Community Members

Turn your concern into action that truly helps

  • Address family needs
  • Connect families to helpful resources
  • Avoid unnecessary family disruption
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Your decision-making partner

Step-by-Step Decision Support

Focused on the most important information to help you get a family what they need

Expert-Informed, Community-Driven

Built on the expertise and lived experience of community partners and child welfare experts

Guidance You Can Count On

Clear questions to help you assess the situation and determine the best response

Your choices drive better outcomes

The Community Response Guide helps you connect families to the right support—whether that's local services or formal protective intervention—ensuring everyone gets effective help faster.

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Local Support for San Diegans

The Family Connection Hub

Many families can benefit from a range of services and support. The Community Response Guide is linked to San Diego’s Family Connection Hub, where you can easily access many types of compassionate, culturally responsive, and trauma-informed services to support San Diego families.

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Ready to make a difference?

Join community members and mandated reporters who use the Community Response Guide to help families get the right support at the right time.

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