San Bernardino County opens Highland campus to centralize services for children and families

San Bernardino County celebrated the official ribbon cutting of a new Children and Family Services Highland campus that officials say centralizes services and supports for children and families.

At the ceremony an unidentified speaker called the campus “more than just a new facility,” describing it as “a renewed promise to serve, support, and empower our youth.” Chief Executive Officer Luther Snoke said the campus addresses a longstanding need for a single location where staff can provide interim placement supports and a range of services when a stable home is not immediately available.

County presenters said the facility broke ground in August 2024 and totals 33,278 square feet. A speaker at the ceremony described the site as offering continuous operations and amenities, saying it will provide 24/7 operation with computer labs, game rooms and laundry rooms. County officials and community partners emphasized collaboration and said the campus will provide a respectful place where children have access to the services they need.

Snoke described the Highland welcome center as "a unique resource" intended to help children transition from difficult periods into more successful environments by providing tools and resources for staff to use at the time they are needed.

County materials and the ribbon-cutting remarks framed the campus as a step in a broader effort to improve care for adolescents and support family stabilization; the transcript does not include details on annual operating costs or specific program funding sources.