Family Connections Centers (FCC) works to ensure that children and families in San Francisco have the essential support and community they need to thrive. Rooted in the needs of the neighborhoods we serve, FCC was created in response to the real needs of families – especially those facing economic hardship, language barriers, or limited access to essential services. Learn More.

Safe & Sound’s 2025 Economics of Child Abuse report is out, and the findings for San Francisco are worth your attention. Child abuse and neglect cost our city $333 million in just 2025, spanning healthcare, child welfare, criminal justice, and a lifetime of lost potential for 431 children. These numbers make clear that prevention is not only the morally right investment, but it is also the fiscally responsible one. Explore the full San Francisco county data, as well as data for every California county, at economics.safeandsound.org

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Chapin Hall has put together a policy toolkit for advocating for state and federal policies around economic and concrete supports. Included is current evidence that shows the effects of economic instability on child maltreatment and the positive effect of policies that mitigate economic instability for families.

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This fact sheet from RAPID at the Stanford Center on Early Childhood found that two in three families with a young child with a disability struggle to meet basic needs. This percentage is the highest level recorded since RAPID began collecting these data. Check out the full report.

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Good Samaritan supports all vulnerable children, youth and low income families, throughout San Francisco, especially immigrant and newcomer families. Together we work to build the necessary skills and resources to overcome poverty and displacement, develop self-sufficiency, and participate fully in the community we all share. Learn More.

This news article from the California Health Report, How Bay Area Nonprofits Are Supporting Families During Stressful Times, highlights the important work of the Family Services Alliance, Safe & Sound, and FSA Parent leads during these challenging times for families.

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Project Commotion’s mission is to foster healthy development in children of all abilities through purposeful movement, play, and family and community relationships. Founded by two female martial artists – one being Latina from Mexico – Project Commotion was created to address the lack of affordable, accessible creative spaces for children and families in the San Francisco Mission District. Learn More.

This resource from Lutheran Services in America’s Family Stabilization Unit and Chapin Hall details learnings from the FSI Learning Collaborative—comprising six communities in four states— which launch, strengthen, and sustain evidence-based wraparound programs to support families in crisis. A main finding is that services to support families and prevent crises are often poorly coordinated, and too few resources, if any, are dedicated to building and sustaining a robust community network, particularly from the perspective of those impacted.

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At the Richmond Neighborhood Center, we know that a student’s success isn’t just shaped in the classroom — it’s shaped by the strength of their community. That’s why we provide wraparound support that meets people where they are: before, during, and after school, at home, and in the neighborhood. From youth leadership programs to food security, social-emotional learning to job training, we’re building a holistic ecosystem where families, schools, and communities thrive together. Learn More.

Safe & Sound, the backbone agency of the FSA, has released its 2026–2029 Strategic Plan that represents an evolution of its previous work. The plan restates Safe & Sound’s dedication to supporting family support organizations in San Francisco through an ecological framework of prevention that recognizes that child and family well-being is shaped by influences ranging from individual experiences to broader societal conditions. Through multi-level, interconnected work that prevents harm and fosters resilience, Safe & Sound’s strategic vision aligns perfectly with what the FSA strives to achieve.

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A newly published, peer-reviewed study in Family Justice Journal demonstrates that a rural Family Resource Center delivered a 292% return on investment to its local child welfare system. Commissioned by the National Family Support Network and conducted by OMNI Institute and Casey Family Programs, the study confirms what many in our field already know: Family Resource Centers not only strengthen families—they also reduce public system costs. The research highlights how comprehensive, community-based supports can decrease child maltreatment and generate significant savings for county-based systems. By using a strengths-based, family-centered approach, the FRC in this study helped families meet basic needs, build protective factors, and reduce involvement with child welfare.

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Founded by a group of visionary women in 1971, San Francisco Women’s Center was created as an incubator for emerging Bay Area women’s projects. In 1979, having outgrown their tiny office on Brady Street, the group bought Dovre Hall and transformed it into the first women-owned and operated community center in the county which we now call, The Women’s Building. Learn More.

Youth who become disconnected from the child welfare and juvenile justice systems face a high risk of exploitation, especially commercial sexual exploitation, often within just 48 hours of being on the streets. In response, Bay Area service providers convened in October 2023 to develop local strategies for supporting these vulnerable youth, resulting in seven key recommendations grounded in lived experience. This new report outlines these recommendations, the progress made, and the next steps to establish a more youth-centered support system. Check out the full report online to learn how you can help move these efforts forward.

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A May 14th op-ed in the San Francisco Examiner highlights the work of a citywide task force, of which the Family Services Alliance is a member, drawing attention to the urgent need for city investment in family-serving nonprofits. When families are supported, they thrive and make San Francisco a safer and stronger community for all!

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Wu Yee Children’s Services provides a comprehensive range of culturally responsive services to the children and families of San Francisco. We are the city’s largest Head Start and Early Head Start provider, partnering with families to care for and educate over 4,000 children. Our network of Family Child Care Homes serves 2,000 infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. We also provide early resources and support to expectant mothers and families through our Home Visiting Program. Wu Yee promotes children’s healthy development through a variety of wraparound supports, including an initiative to provide nutritious meals to more than 1,000 families. Learn More.

If you are interested to know more about the cost of child abuse and neglect in California, Safe & Sound has published its landmark annual report, showing that child abuse and neglect cost California over $16 billion in 2024. This represents thousands of missed opportunities for prevention. Use the data from this report to see how your county compares to other parts of California to put data behind the need for better prevention services.

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For 43 years, Support for Families of Children with Disabilities has empowered families to ensure their child receives the care they need at school, at home, and within the community. Our mission is to ensure that families of children with disabilities, learning differences, developmental concerns, and/or complex medical needs (and the providers who serve them) have the knowledge and support to make informed choices that enhance their children’s development and well-being. Learn More.

The latest edition of the Family Justice Journal features two important articles. The first is a significant study on the impact of Family Resource Centers, "Returns on Investment of a Family Resource Center to the Child Welfare System" (Page 10). It was conducted by OMNI Institute and Casey Family Programs and provides data on how FRCs strengthen families, reduce child welfare system involvement, and generate economic benefits for communities. The Journal also features an article by Janay Eustace, President & CEO Child Abuse Prevention Center and Katie Albright, Past CEO and President of Safe & Sound, “Building Pathways for Supporting Children & Families in Their Own Communities, A How-To Guide” (Page 32).

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Drawing data from over 10 city agencies and 27 community organizations, the FY ’22-FY ‘23 report provides insight into family violence in San Francisco. It includes data on the SF Family Resource Center Initiative’s role in preventing child abuse and neglect. One of the five recommendations is to “improve and/or maintain access to basic and emergency needs to keep our city’s most vulnerable populations safe and help prevent family violence,” an essential element of family support organizations’ work. The FVC tri-chairs and representatives from MOVR have been meeting with members of the Board of Supervisors as well as the Mayor’s Office to advocate for FVC priorities, including ensuring that the city preserves existing services to prevent family violence.

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Felton Institute has been a pillar of human services and behavioral health support in San Francisco since 1889, addressing the city’s most pressing needs with a deep commitment to equity and social justice. Guided by our mission—“Rooted in equity, Felton Institute transforms the quality of life and promotes social justice to accelerate community-led change”—we provide holistic, culturally responsive services that empower individuals and families across generations. Learn More.

We are pleased to share a new publication co-written by TONIC, a cross-sectional workgroup dedicated to preventing and treating toxic stress in San Francisco’s children. Safe & Sound is proud to represent child- and family- serving community based organizations in this group. The paper, titled New Opportunities with Enhanced Care Management: Increasing Success for San Francisco Families with Children Ages 0–5 in Family Maintenance, demonstrates the value of TONIC’s approach of breaking down silos and bringing together leaders across health care, county and city departments, and CBOs to grapple with how we can better keep children safe.

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Through Our Family Coalition, Monix discovered the life-changing Camp It Up program, a connection they made through word of mouth at an OFC table. Many people from OFC attended the camp, creating a supportive and familiar environment where Monix continues their involvement to this day. Learn More.

Casey Family Programs, a leader in child welfare and foster care prevention, released an updated version of its brief on Family Resource Centers (FRCs). This comprehensive document highlights the diversity and innovation of family service organizations. We recommend exploring this newly updated report, which presents compelling national outcome data demonstrating the effectiveness and impact of these organizations.

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The Dr. Betty Shabazz Family Resource Center at City College of San Francisco’s Ocean Campus takes a two-generational approach to support members from all backgrounds, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and cultures. They have been in operation for over 25 years, supporting parents to take the next step in their education and careers. Learn More.

This report provides the data and recommendations for shifting from reporting families to supporting families.

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Safe & Sound and the Family Services Alliance informed the development of this guide to help CBO leaders decide if pursuing CalAIM services makes sense for their organization from a mission and financial perspective.

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This paper explores the experiences of families with children aged 0-5 in San Francisco who are in a Family Maintenance child welfare placement, and discusses ways to best support the unique needs of these families so they remain safely together.

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