Research

Please stay tuned for research conducted across the country on the significant impact of family support organizations, and best practices that can help shape your work in The Bay Area.

Resources for Family Support Organizations

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. Learn More.

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

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. Learn More.

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. Learn More.

Join the Conversation

The FSA ListServ is a great way to learn more about the Network, share resources,
and stay connected to peer organizations. Get started now!

What is the ListServ

The FSA Network Listserv offers an opportunity to connect with other family support providers through an electronic community.

Why Join the ListServ

Through the Listserv, you can easily share resources and information with the Network, and get answers to your questions.

How to Join the ListServ

If you’d like to join the listserv, please email ricardo.eugenio@safeandsound.org.

How It Works

Once you receive confirmation that you are on the ListServ, you can email the group by simply sending your messages to fsanetwork@safeandsound.org. When you send an email, it will go to everyone who is on the list.