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
Back-to-School Supply Drive 192 Backpacks for Families Because of your support, we exceeded our goal and raised $16,425 to help families thrive this school year! We are so grateful to our donors, Sterling Bank & Trust, and Rainbow Grocery Cooperative for their generous contributions. And
Response to the Roe v. Wade Decision: As an organization that partners with parents, caregivers, and young children, we strongly condemn the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. We know firsthand the critical importance of providing young children with the strongest early start. It is devastating to witness the systematic
Reaching Goals through Family Support Our Family Support team works one-on-one with families to understand their needs and build the necessary supports for them to succeed. Many of the children and adults we support are English language learners, so our staff work in families’ home languages and connect them with translated resources.
Upgrades to Family Connections' Facilities Family Connections Centers recently underwent some upgrades to both our Portola and Excelsior centers, thanks to the generous support of First 5 and the Low Income Investment Fund. Our staff is better able to support families in these improved facilities, and we're so excited about these renovations and new program
COVID-19 Resources for Your Family Vaccines Vaccines are now recommended for people ages 5+ Information on vaccines, safety, and scheduling appointments Map of San Francisco Vaccine Sites Boosters Boosters are now recommended for people ages 12+ Information on when and where to get your booster At-Home Testing Each residential
With Your Support, We Can Transform this Space! Dear Friends of Family Connections, Family Connections' staff recently gathered for our annual retreat, and I had the chance to reflect on all that our organization has done in 2021 to serve children and families. Although the pandemic's impact and challenges have continued,
Family Connections on the Radio! In case you missed it... Yensing Sihapanya, Family Connections' Executive Director, and Mark Snyder, Board Co-chair recently joined San Francisco's radio show, Roll Over Easy, to share their favorite breakfast spots and chat big dreams for family resource centers in the city. Huge thanks to
