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
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
