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Children, Youth and their Families
We fund programs that help San Francisco children, youth, and families learn and grow. Find programs, funding, data, and resources here.
This is Your City: Family Listening Series
Every family has a story to tell. Share yours by taking the Citywide Survey or joining a Family Summit.Get involved
2027 Community Needs Assessment (CNA)Help shape the future of DCYF-funded services for San Francisco’s children, youth and families.
Opportunities for youth ages 14-24San Francisco is full of opportunities for youth. Check them out here!News
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San Francisco Launches This is Your City: 2026 Family Listening Series
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Free Summer Meals Return for San Francisco Children and Youth
Mayor Lurie, First Lady Prowda Invite San Franciscans To Sign Up For Citywide Day Of Service
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San Francisco Expands Efforts to Support Children and Youth with Disabilities Through Citywide Training Initiative
Mayor Lurie Partners With 49ers To Kick Off Youth Football Program, Build On Violence Prevention Work
SF Ed Fund, SFUSD, and DCYF announce major expansion of high-impact tutoring to serve more than 2,700 San Francisco students
Student Success Fund
The Student Success Fund invests in services and supports at San Francisco public school so students can learn, grow, and succeed.Learn about the Student Success FundResources
Understand DCYF funding and services
Services DCYF funds
Learn about services DCYF funds for children, youth, and families across San Francisco.
Initiatives DCYF leads
Learn about DCYF initiatives: Student Success Fund, Our Children Our Families Initiative, Youth Empowerment Project, Free City College, and Our415.
DCYF planning and funding priorities
Learn how DCYF plans funding. The CNA looks at community needs. The SAP shows how money is spent.
Data and reports on DCYF-funded services
View data and reports about programs funded by DCYF.
Grants Process Guide
A plain-language guide to the city's social service grant process.
Find food and programs
DCYF nutrition program
Find free meals for children and youth after school and in the summer.
Summer programs for grades K-8
Find a summer program for your child.
Opportunities for youth ages 14-24
Find jobs, internships, scholarships, programs, and other opportunities for youth.
Our415.org
Find programs with Our415.org
About
The Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) funds programs for children, youth, and families in San Francisco. We work with community groups, City departments, and schools to support young people. We serve children and youth up to age 24.
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General inquiries628-652-7100
General inquiries
info@dcyf.orgMedia inquiries
emily.davis@dcyf.org