DCYF

DCYF brings together City government, schools, and community-based organizations to help our city’s children and youth, birth to age 24, and their families lead lives of fulfillment and happiness. We strive to make San Francisco a great place to grow up, and this requires resources, community engagement, collaboration, coordination, and creativity. Through our work we help children and youth to:  Be healthy  Succeed in school and prepare for the future  Engage in positive activities when school is out  Contribute to the growth, development and vitality of San Francisco  Live in safe and supported communities The people of San Francisco made a unique, first of its kind commitment to our community in 1991 by creating the Children and Youth Fund, which dedicates property tax revenues to fund vital services for our city’s children and youth, and their families. As the administrators of the Children and Youth Fund, DCYF makes equitable and holistic investments that support programs in the following strategy areas: Early Care and Education; Out of School Time; Educational Supports; Enrichment, Leadership and Skill Building; Justice Services; Youth Workforce Development; Mentorship; Emotional Well-Being; and and Family Empowerment.