On Saturday, 500 children, all girls, ages 13 through 17, are expected to arrive.
The convention center operation will provide food, a place to sleep, educational and recreational activities, and showers. Rady's Children Hospital will lead in providing medical care to the girls at the convention center.
Here's a look inside:
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Beds are set up for the children.
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An open space inside the shelter
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Part of the convention floor has been turned into a medical station where Rady Children's Hospital will provide the care.
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Part of the convention floor has been turned into a medical station where Rady Children's Hospital will provide the care.
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Part of the convention floor has been turned into a medical station where Rady Children's Hospital will provide the care.
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Part of the convention floor has been turned into a medical station where Rady Children's Hospital will provide the care.
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Part of the convention floor has been turned into a medical station where Rady Children's Hospital will provide the care.
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Part of the convention floor has been turned into a medical station where Rady Children's Hospital will provide the care.
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The convention center also has a full kitchen where meals will be provided for the children.
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The convention center also has a full kitchen where meals will be provided for the children.
