San Francisco’s Department of
Children, Youth & Their Families
A National Model of Service to the Community
Created in 1989, the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth & Their Families (known as DCYF) is the arm within city government focused exclusively on ensuring that young people—ages 0 through 17—become healthy, productive, and valued community members. Over the years, DCYF has become a powerful, creative, and informed voice within city government and throughout the country.
For regular updates on these efforts, please SUBSCRIBE to the electronic newsletter, Message from the Director, Maria Su.
Department Highlights
DCYF Comments on the Controller's Report
Children’s Fund CAC - The meeting for July has been cancelled.
Next CAC meeting: August 5, 2010 from 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Funding: 2010 FUNDING AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT
2009 CBO SURVEY: Grantees Give DCYF Top Marks
Check Out: SF FAMILY PASS
Summer Lunch: Program Begins June 14
SFUSD News: Student Assignment Redesign
Find FREE: Snacks at Afterschool Programs
BOARD APPROVED: Community Needs Assessment
BOARD APPROVED: Children's Services Allocation Plan
Training: DCYF 2009 - 2010 Training Calendar
Help is HERE: Family Resources Poster
Employment: Youth Employment Resource Directory
FROM SFUSD: CBO Resource Guide (pdf)
TIPS FOR CBOs: Fundraising Basics
Family SUPPORT Information, Activities, and Events:
SFKids is designed to help every family in every neighborhood. For the best family event calendar in the City, visit San Francisco's Official Family Resource Guide: SFKids.org (Enter HERE).
DCYF achieves its mission by:
Strategic stewardship of the city’s landmark Children’s Fund
Creating innovative partnerships within government and with the community
Researching and promoting policies and a shared agenda to make San Francisco a family-friendly city
Engaging the public, particularly youth and parents, in accessing services and participating in the policymaking process.
For San Francisco city & county services call 311
For public information from the Department of Children, Youth & Their Families email Public@DCYF.org
