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San Diego Center for Children

Nicknamed “Big Daddy”, he shoots hoops and plays base guitar like a pro. But 6’6” David Falkquay has a higher calling that puts him eyeball to eyeball and heart to heart with some of the county’s most troubled kids.

David is a child development counselor at San Diego Center for Children, the community’s oldest accredited non-profit organization serving children and families. Children, 6-13 years old, with serious emotional and behavioral problems and learning disabilities come to the Center for treatment and education.

“I’m not here to save the world or the kids, because that’s a great way to burn out,” he says. “These kids need good adult role models whom they can trust to keep them safe while they begin to make sense of their lives.”

David is proud of the honesty he brings to San Diego Center for Children and the kids he cares for. Wearing a broad smile and booming laugh like a badge of honor, he brings to the Center for Children a unique ability to relate to troubled children.

“I was the oldest of seven kids raised by a single mom in a poor neighborhood in Austin, Texas. I did well in school and make some mistakes. I was lucky because I had a mom, aunts, uncles, coaches and teachers who really cared about me.”

David has 11 years experience working with troubled youth. Like the other child development counselors at San Diego Center for Children, David “Big Daddy” Falkquay hopes he’s making a difference for kids.

If you’re interested in joining a team of dedicated mental health and special education professionals, contact Human Resources at (858) 277-9550, ext. 216.


San Diego Center for Children is the county’s oldest accredited non-profit organization serving children and families. Founded in 1887, the Center treats and educates children, 6-13 years old, with serious emotional and behavioral problems and learning disabilities that prevent them from succeeding in their home, school and communities. Our mission is to nurture, strengthen and empower the child, the family and the community.

Career Opportunities

We employ 100 individuals to care for our children and their families:

• Child Development Counselors
• Registered Nurses
• Psychologists, social workers, marriage and family counselors
• Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists
• Teachers
• Business office personnel
• Dietary personnel
• Maintenance personnel
• Housekeeping personnel

We are seeking qualified individuals who share our values of Hope, Safety, Trust, Respect and Excellence.

San Diego Center for Children
3002 Armstrong Street
San Diego, CA 92111
Fax:  (858) 279-2763
Email:  ctrchild@ix.netcom.com
Visit our website at:  www.centerforchildren.org