New Street Signs In July, we debuted street signs that celebrated our families and the impact Family Connections has had in San Francisco. Explore the city and see if you can spot them all! Thank you to the families who participated in this project, and the Department of Early Childhood
Backpacks, Books, and Big Fun! On July 26, Family Connections hosted a Backpack Distribution and Book Fair. Kids and their families were able to select from a wide range of diverse and multilingual books, do arts and crafts, and of course, receive a brand-new backpack full of school supplies! Plus each
Oceanic Adventures For the first time in Family Connections history, the Portola and Excelsior Pre-K went on a joint field trip! The crew traveled to the Aquarium of the Bay, where they learned about the wonders of the sea. Preschooler Max loves animals. He shared what he learned about the
Thank You, Ms. Julyann! Ms. Juylann has been a part of the fabric of Family Connections for 26+ years! On June 2, she ends her time with us and enters retirement. Though we can't imagine programs without her, we're so excited for this next chapter in her life. Julyann was
We are ringing in the Lunar New Year, which began on January 22, with community celebrations at both our Excelsior and Portola centers. This past week, Friday Family Fun Night welcomed over 60 kids and adults from Excelsior to honor the year of the rabbit (or
Do you remember the first time you visited a supermarket, taking in all the bright fruits and vegetables? The Pre-K class has been learning about fruits, vegetables, and how to build healthy eating habits. But to deepen their knowledge and ground their understanding in first-hand experiences, they
Happy New Year! We couldn't have accomplished all that we did this year without our incredible community. On behalf of all of us at Family Connections, thank you for making this such a special year! Enjoy some of our favorite 2022 moments, and cheers to all that 2023 will bring!
Outdoor Education Is for Everyone Family Connections' staff got to play and reconnect with nature while sharing our goals and vision for the organization. For this year's annual staff retreat, we spent the day in Point Reyes, CA. We got to know more about each other,
Nurturing Children’s Curiosity through the Senses There’s something special about the first time young learners explore the sounds a dry leaf makes, feel what happens to dirt when water is added, or hear the buzz of a hummingbird’s wings. In our Pre-K classrooms at Excelsior and Portola, curiosity is
To our interns, MYEEPs, and summer volunteers: thank you! It's been a full summer of volunteer, MYEEP, and intern support at Family Connections! We are so grateful to our MYEEPs for their tremendous contributions to our programs. The Mayor’s Youth Employment Education Program (MYEEP) empowers high school
