Fred Finch Youth & Family Services

Substantiated : 80078(a)

On May 6, 2026, at 12: PM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lucero Jauregui arrived at the facility unannounced and met with Erica Rowan, Residential Supervisor to discuss the investigative finding for the allegation noted above. The investigation was conducted by Special Investigator (SI) Annette Renquist. On January 29, 2026, SI Renquist conducted an initial complaint investigation visit and, during the investigation, SI interviewed two clients (C1-C2), three staff (S1-S3), and three witnesses (W1-W3). Pertinent records were obtained and reviewed. On January 26, 2026, Community Care Licensing (CCL) received an allegation that due to lack of supervision, minors engaged in inappropriate sexual activity while in care. It was reported that while C1 and C2 were residents at Fred Finch Youth Center San Diego, during an overnight shift, C2 convinced C1 to go out of a resident cottage and C1 was taken behind a building, where C2 pushed C1 onto the ground, held C1's arms down, and sexually assaulted C1, although C1 allegedly said no. Confidential interviews disclosed C1 and C2 were in a relationship while they were placed at the facility. Confidential interviews disclosed C1 and C2 were able to leave each of their assigned cottages without staff following them during the night of the alleged incident. Confidential interviews conducted during the investigation yielded consistent stories that C1 and C2 mutually approached each other in the recreation field, behind cottage four, and ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

On 12/10/2025, at 11: AM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cole Oliver conducted an unannounced case management visit to the facility. The purpose of this visit was to follow up on an Incident Report (IR) received by the Department. LPA Oliver met with Lauren Tanzer, Clinical Manager, who assisted with the inspection. A physical plant of the facility was conducted. LPA Oliver spoke with Clinical Manager, Lauren Tanzer details of the IR follow-up will be documented on an LIC812. No violations were cited during this visit. No documentation was requested during the visit. LPA Oliver conducted an exit interview and provided a copy of this report to Clinical Manager, Lauren Tanzer whose signature confirms receipt.

Deficiency cited at inspection

On 12/10/2025, at 12: PM, Licensing Program Analysts (LPA) Cole Oliver conducted an unannounced case management visit to the facility. The purpose of this visit was to follow up on an Incident Report (IR) received by the Department. LPA Oliver met with Mar Smith, Director, and Grace Helton, Administrator who assisted with the inspection. A physical plant of the facility was conducted. LPA Oliver spoke with the administrator and director; details of the IR follow-up will be documented on an LIC812. No violations were cited during this visit. No documentation was requested during the visit. LPA Oliver conducted an exit interview and provided a copy of this report to Administrator, Grace Helton whose signature confirms receipt.

Substantiated : 80061(A)(f)

No citation will be issued for Reporting Requirements 80061(A)(f)The items specified in (b)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the client's authorized representative, if any;due to this deficiency being addressed and corrected. Refer to LIC809 dated 08/11/2025. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of this report was left with Director, Mar Smith. Whose signature on this form confirms receipt.

Substantiated : 80061(A)(f)

No citation will be issued for Reporting Requirements 80061(A)(f)The items specified in (b)(1)(A) through (H) above shall also be reported to the client's authorized representative, if any;due to this deficiency being addressed and corrected. Refer to LIC809 dated 08/11/2025. An exit interview was conducted, appeal rights discussed, and a copy of this report was left with Director, Mar Smith. Whose signature on this form confirms receipt.

Deficiency cited at inspection

On September 16, 2025 at 09: AM, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Lucero Jauregui conducted an unannounced annual facility inspection. LPA met with Erica Rowan, Residential Supervisor who provided LPA with a guided indoor and outdoor tour of the facility. The facility serves a capacity of 14, age range 12-17 years old upon intake with a current census of 12 clients. The facility has two cottages. Cottage one is a six bedroom, two bathroom, dinning area, living room, and staff office. Cottage 2 is a five bedroom, two bathroom, kitchen, laundry room, dinning area, living room, and staff office. All bedrooms serve one client each. All beds were observed with appropriate linens, pillows, comforters, and mattresses in good repair. Each cottage living room has a TV, chairs, and board games for indoor activities. Each Cottage had combined living spaces of dinning and living room area. The dinning area contained a large dinning table with six chairs. The kitchen in Cottage two was observed to be free from hazards. The kitchen contained a walk in pantry where it was observed to have supplies of staple non- perishable foods for a minimum of one week and fresh perishable food for a minimum of two days. Sharps were maintained in a lock box in the pantry. Medication was stored in the staff office of each cottage in locked cabinets. Controlled medications were in a locked cabinet in a locked safe. The facility contained security bags for when clients go on day passes. A physical plant ...

Deficiency cited at inspection

On August 11, 2025, at 11: AM Licensing Program Analyst (LPA) Cole Oliver conducted an unannounced case management visit to the facility. The purpose of the visit was to address concerns regarding unreceived incident reports (IRs). LPA Oliver met with Clinical Manager, Lauren Tanzer and Housing Program Manager, Carolina Soza. During the visit, LPA Oliver requested that all incident reports from January 1, 2025, through August 11, 2025, be emailed directly to LPA Oliver before 08/29/25. Beginning August 12, 2025, all incident reports are to be submitted to both Community Care Licensing (CCL) and LPA Oliver. In addition LPA Oliver went over IR reporting procedures. Clinical Manager Lauren Tanzer will send a test email to confirm successful communication. No violations were cited during this visit. An exit interview was conducted, and a copy of this report was provided to Clinical Manager Lauren Tanzer, whose signature confirms receipt. A copy will be emailed to Lauren Tanzer.