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"Our mission is to eliminate financial barriers and support children in need throughout San Diego. Over the past few decades, CIN has positively impacted the lives of thousands of children."
Children In Need (CIN)
Children In Need was founded in 1968 by employees of the Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) with the County of San Diego. CIN is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

Help us empower youth through sports, camps, and enrichment programs.
Donate now, and make a positive impact!
How To Apply
Step 1: Pick out the sport, camp, or other enrichment program prior to applying, as checks are made out to the vendor. Request for equipment, please send a screenshot of online care with items, be sure to total the amount requested.
Step 2: Download application (yellow button above).
Step 3:
Complete the application, through “mail check to” section.
Note on Case Number:
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Foster Parents: your social worker can complete and submit the application on your behalf.
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Applicants based on financial need: please put case number for CalFresh, CalWorks, or other Health and Human Services Agency Program.
Step 4:
Email application
(digital pdf if possible) to: childreninneedsd@gmail.com
Checks are made out to the vendor and mailed to the parent.


Donate Today!

Mail checks directly to:
Children In Need
(858) 616-5900
9655 Granite Ridge Drive, #120
San Diego, CA 92123


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