activities · 17
what they do
direct service · 15
- Child Care Financial and Resource Assistance Emergency Food Response FundingHelps families secure financial assistance for child care and connects them to resources such as CalFresh support, prepaid gift cards, and federal funding opportunities. Provided targeted emergency support during the 2025 government shutdown and SFUSD strike.
- Child Care Financial and Resource Assistance Navigation Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsHelps families find affordable child care and secure financial assistance through counseling and resource navigation. Provides information on federal funding opportunities, CACFP payments, and CalFresh support, including emergency response during government shutdowns.
- Child Care Referral and Placement Services Child Care Referral ServicesProvides free, individualized referrals to licensed child care programs in San Francisco through a comprehensive, mobile-friendly database. Offers support in finding care for children with special needs and guidance on quality indicators to help families make informed choices.
- Child Care Referral and Placement Services Child Care Referral ServicesProvides free, individualized referrals to licensed child care programs in San Francisco through a mobile-friendly Child Care Finder tool and direct consultation. Offers placement support for children with special needs and guidance on quality indicators and types of care.
- Child Care Referral and Placement Services Child Care Referral ServicesProvides free, personalized referrals to licensed child care programs in San Francisco through a mobile-friendly online search tool and direct consultation. Offers placement support for children with special needs and guidance on quality indicators and types of care.
- Child Care and Financial Assistance Counseling Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsProvides individual counseling and resources to help families find child care and secure financial assistance, including information on federal funding opportunities, CalFresh, and CACFP. Also offers an online search tool for child care and preschool options.
- Community Resource Referral Network Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsOffers free referrals to local resources beyond child care, including employment, housing, health care, after school, and summer programs, connecting families to a broad range of support services.
- Comprehensive Child Care Information and Search Tools Child Care Referral ServicesOperates the most comprehensive database of licensed child care providers in San Francisco, accessible through an online search form and mobile-friendly platform to help families locate preschool and child care options.
- Emergency Child Care Support During Public Sector Disruptions Emergency Food Response FundingProvides temporary child care assistance to families with children ages 0–5 during disruptions such as the SFUSD strike, and distributed emergency food resources and prepaid gift cards to CalFresh recipients during the 2025 government shutdown.
- Emergency Support Services During Public Sector Disruptions Emergency Food Response FundingProvided emergency resources, including information on food programs, prepaid gift cards for CalFresh recipients, and temporary child care assistance during the 2025 government shutdown and SFUSD strike.
- Family Support and Early Childhood Development Programs Early Intervention for Infants and ToddlersHosts weekly playgroups and offers family support and child development workshops to promote early childhood development. Services are available in-person and through individual counseling via phone, email, or in-person consultations.
- Family Support and Early Childhood Development Programs Early Intervention for Infants and ToddlersHosts weekly playgroups and offers family support and child development workshops for caregivers and children ages 0–5 to promote early childhood development. These services are available in-person, by phone, or via email consultation.
- Family Support and Early Childhood Development Programs Early Intervention for Infants and ToddlersHosts weekly playgroups and offers family support and child development workshops to promote early childhood development. Services are available in-person, by phone, or via email consultation.
- Financial and Emergency Child Care Assistance Emergency Food Response FundingHelps families secure financial assistance for child care and provides temporary emergency support, including during disruptions like the SFUSD strike and federal government shutdowns. Distributed prepaid gift cards and resources to CalFresh recipients during the 2025 government shutdown.
- Information and Resource Navigation Support Subsidized Child Care Access ProgramsProvides information about federal child care funding, including CACFP and CalFresh, and offers referrals to local resources such as employment, housing, health care, after-school, and summer programs.
capacity building · 2
- Capacity Building through Early Education Expertise Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsEmploys over 160 early education experts who support families and strengthen early childhood service delivery across San Francisco.
- Capacity Building through Early Education Expertise Child Care & Early Learning ProgramsEmploys over 160 early education experts who support families and strengthen child care services across San Francisco.
strategies · 24
how they think
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- Comprehensive Family Opportunity Agenda family_support_agendaImplements a coordinated Family Opportunity Agenda to help families access child care and related resources through integrated supports and systemic linkages.
- Comprehensive Family Opportunity Agenda family_support_agendaImplements a coordinated agenda to support families in accessing child care and related resources, integrating multiple forms of assistance to reduce systemic barriers.
- Comprehensive family opportunity support family_support_agendaImplements a holistic Family Opportunity Agenda that connects families to child care, financial support, and related resources to reduce barriers and increase access.
- Digital Access and Family Navigation online_access_portalEnhances family access to early care and education options through an online search portal and decision-support tools that clarify child care types and quality indicators.
- Digital access to early care options online_access_portalEnables families to search and access child care and preschool options through an online portal, increasing transparency and ease of access to early learning opportunities.
- Empowerment through education and quality guidance family_education_and_decision_supportEquips families with educational resources and tools to understand child care options and assess quality, enabling informed decision-making without prescriptive recommendations.
- Family education for informed child care decision-making family_education_and_decision_supportEquips families with educational resources to understand differences among child care types, enabling more informed choices aligned with their needs.
- Family education for informed child care decision-making family_education_and_decision_supportEquips families with educational resources to understand the differences between types of child care, supporting informed decision-making and engagement with quality services.
- Family-Centered Support Model family-centered_support_modelThe organization provides personalized, multi-channel counseling and educational resources to empower families in making informed child care decisions, while also assisting with financial support and access to quality options based on individual needs.
- Family-centered support with personalized navigation family-centered_support_modelProvides individualized, multi-channel counseling and support to help families identify child care options, access financial assistance, and make informed decisions aligned with their unique needs.
- Family-centered support with personalized navigation family-centered_support_modelProvides individualized assistance to families in finding child care and securing financial support, using a model that emphasizes personal counseling and tailored guidance to meet unique family needs.
- Family-centered support with personalized navigation family-centered_support_modelProvides individualized, multi-channel counseling and personalized support to help families identify appropriate child care options and access financial assistance, based on their unique needs and circumstances.
- Fiscal sponsorship for community-led change fiscal_sponsorshipAmplifies community-driven solutions by providing fiscal sponsorship to organizations led by and serving communities most impacted by inequities in child and family well-being.
- Fiscal sponsorship for community-led family well-being initiatives fiscal_sponsorshipAdvances child and family well-being by providing fiscal sponsorship to community-led organizations, enabling grassroots innovation and equity-centered programming.
- Integrated Advocacy and Capacity Building family_empowerment_and_educator_supportThe organization advocates for systemic improvements in early care and education quality while simultaneously building educator capabilities and providing families with financial and informational support to strengthen child development outcomes.
- Integrated access through technology and advocacy online_access_portalCombines online access tools with advocacy and capacity-building for educators to strengthen the early care ecosystem and improve family access to quality services.
- Integrated family empowerment and system advocacy family_empowerment_and_educator_supportCombines family empowerment through information and financial support with advocacy for quality early care and education, while also building educator capacity to improve child development outcomes.
- Integrated family empowerment and system advocacy family_empowerment_and_educator_supportCombines family empowerment through information and financial support with advocacy for quality early care and education, while building educator capacity to improve child development outcomes.
- Needs-based referral with quality decision support needs-based_referral_with_quality_guidanceConnects families to licensed child care options through a needs-based referral system that includes guidance on assessing quality, empowering families to make informed choices without prescriptive recommendations.
- Needs-based referral with quality guidance needs-based_referral_with_quality_guidanceUses a needs-based approach to provide families with tailored lists of licensed child care providers and tools to assess quality, supporting informed decision-making without directing choices.
- Racial Equity and Community Empowerment Focus racial_equity_focusCentering the health and strengths of Black children and families, the organization advances racial equity through advocacy and by supporting community-led initiatives via fiscal sponsorship to promote child and family well-being.
- Racial equity-centered family empowerment racial_equity_focusAdvances equity by centering the health and strengths of Black children and families, ensuring programs and advocacy efforts promote empowerment and address systemic disparities.
- Racial equity-centered family support racial_equity_focusCenters the health, strengths, and empowerment of Black children and families in program design and implementation to advance racial equity in early care and education access.
- Racial equity-centered family support racial_equity_focusCenters the health, strengths, and empowerment of Black children and families in program design and advocacy to advance racial equity in early care access.
named programs · 7
what they call their work
Black Child Development Institute (BCDI) San Francisco
Fiscally sponsored project focused on supporting Black children and families through advocacy, leadership, and community organizing
Child Care Assistance for Families Impacted by SFUSD Strike
Emergency temporary child care support for families with children 0-5 affected by school labor actions
Child Care Finder
Mobile-friendly database providing free referrals to licensed child care programs in San Francisco based on family needs
Child Care Referral Service
Provides free referrals to licensed child care programs in San Francisco based on family needs and requirements
Family Support and Child Development Workshops
Offers a range of workshops for families focused on child development, health, and safety
Placement Services for Children with Special Needs
Specialized support to place children with special needs in appropriate child care programs
Provider Workshops
Offers training for early educators on topics including pediatric CPR, first aid, and preventative health and safety
relationships · 6
who they work with
- BCDI San Francisco Partner — Fiscally sponsored project focused on Black child development and family empowerment.
- CACFP Government — Provides information and support related to CACFP program payments.
- CalFresh Government — Connects recipients to food resources and prepaid gift cards during government shutdowns.
- Muni J-Church line Government — Office is located directly on the Muni J-Church public transit line.
- SFUSD Partner — Collaborates on the Resource Alignment Initiative to coordinate services for students and families.
- San Francisco Government — Provides child care services and support within San Francisco, including access to city-specific resources and programs.