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| January 2023 DCYF Grantee Newsletter
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The Summer Resource Fair is back! We hope to see you and yours at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park on Saturday, February 11.
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In this Newsletter- Services Allocation Plan and Request for Proposals Update
- See You at the Summer Resource Fair
- Upcoming Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Opportunities
- Summer Meals 2023: FAQ and Application Released Soon
- San Francisco Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee Accepting Applications
- Enrollment for SFUSD Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Closes February 3
- Hiring? We Want to Help!
- Opportunities for Youth Ages 14-24
- Announcements
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Services Allocation Plan and Request for Proposals Update
As DCYF approaches the release of our 2023 Services Allocation Plan (SAP) and 24-29 Request for Proposals (RFP), we will provide regular updates about these processes, their timelines, and opportunities to engage.
Timeline & Key Dates
- February 13, 2023: Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) Meeting: SAP Update
- February 22, 2023: Service Providers Working Group SAP Convening
- Late February 2023 (date & time TBD): Juvenile Justice Providers SAP Convening
- March 2023 (date & time TBD): All Grantee Meeting (IN PERSON!)
- April 10, 2023: OAC Meeting: SAP Release, RFP Overview
- May 8, 2023: OAC Meeting: OAC Vote on the SAP, RFP Update
- May - June 2023 (dates & times TBD): RFP-Related Technical Assistance
- July 2023 (date & time TBD): RFP Release
SAP/RFP Progress Update. DCYF is deeply engaged in our SAP and RFP development processes. Our work so far has included fleshing out our Results Areas, exploring findings from our Community Needs Assessment, understanding our current investments, and determining gaps. SAP and RFP development will continue over the next several months.
City and SFUSD Partner Workgroups. For the SAP, DCYF is coordinating with our City Department and SFUSD partners through a series of Partner Workgroups focused on specific service areas. These workgroups started on January 18 with youth workforce development partners, including the Human Rights Commission, the Office of Economic & Workforce Development, the Juvenile Probation Department, and SFUSD. In mid-February we will host a workgroup with juvenile justice partners, and in mid-March we will convene a workgroup focused on mental health.
Oversight & Advisory Committee (OAC) Meetings. DCYF encourages grantees and the folks they serve to attend our OAC meetings. DCYF will provide SAP and RFP updates at these meetings, and will officially release the first draft of the SAP at the OAC meeting on April 10, 2023. OAC meetings are held virtually on Zoom. Learn more about the OAC and access the OAC meeting schedule here.
Grantee and Service Provider SAP Engagement Opportunities with DCYF. We know grantees are very interested in engaging with DCYF about the SAP and RFP. We are offering the following engagement opportunities for grantees and service providers:
- Juvenile Justice Providers Convening: Late February 2023 (date & time TBD). This convening will be an opportunity for juvenile justice providers, including members of the Juvenile Justice Providers Association (JJPA), to learn more about DCYF’s SAP, RFP, and Results framework, consider how their work fits within our Results Areas, and share gaps they are seeing in their work, especially within the context of the current juvenile justice system.
- Service Providers Working Group Virtual Convening: February 22, 2023, 10am to 11am. The SPWG's Virtual Convening will be an opportunity for grantees and service providers to learn about DCYF’s SAP, RFP, and Results Framework, consider how their work fits within our Results Areas, and share gaps they are seeing in their work.
- All Grantee Meeting: March 2023 (date & time TBD). Our in-person All Grantee Meeting will be an opportunity for grantees to learn more about DCYF’s SAP, RFP, and Results framework, consider how their work fits within our Results Areas, and share gaps they are seeing in their work.
Technical Assistance for the RFP. DCYF will provide technical assistance to help grantees prepare to apply for DCYF’s 24-29 RFP. Technical assistance opportunities for the RFP will kick-off in May 2023.
If you have any questions about this update, or about DCYF’s SAP and RFP, please reach out to Aumijo S. Gomes, DCYF's Deputy Director of Strategic Initiatives.
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See You at the Summer Resource Fair!
After a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Summer Resource Fair is making a comeback on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park! The Summer Resource Fair will feature 100 organizations - including many DCYF grantees - that provide summer programs, camps, and other services for children and youth in grades K-8.
Please Help Spread the Word About the Summer Resource Fair. The Summer Resource Fair page on the DCYF website includes many ways to share info about the Summer Resource Fair, including the video at the top of this newsletter, flyers, posters, and Eventbrite and Facebook event pages. We are very grateful for your support with this!
Exhibitor Registration is Full. Exhibitor registration for the Summer Resource Fair is at capacity, and a waitlist has been started. If your agency provides summer programs, camps, classes, or services for children and youth in grades K-8 and would like to host a table at the Summer Resource Fair, please contact Emily Davis to be added to the waitlist.
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Upcoming Technical Assistance and Capacity Building Opportunities
Summer Learning Conference: Summer of Innovation
The 2023 Summer Learning Conference will take place from February 13 to February 17, from 9am to 11am each day. The Conference will feature a wide range of offerings to support summer planning and will be intended for mid-level staff, which includes Program Directors, Coordinators, and Managers.
Registration for the Summer Learning Conference will open on Friday, January 20.
LGBTQ+ Youth Allyship Sessions
Come be part of a community of peers dedicated to increasing awareness, safety, and inclusion for the LGTBQ+ youth. Offered in collaboration with LYRIC, this series of six monthly sessions will convene program providers to learn and share new strategies. Participants are encouraged to sign up for all sessions, but this is not required.
Audience: Direct Service and Site Coordinators, and Program Managers and Directors
Dates and Registration (all sessions are virtual):
- Session 4 of 6: Wed, Feb 8, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Register Here.
- Session 5 of 6: Wed, Mar 8, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Register Here.
- Session 6 of 6: Wed, Apr 12, 2023, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM. Register Here.
Leadership Circle for Emerging Development Professionals
The Leadership Circle for Emerging Development Professionals is a weekly group meeting of new development professionals (0-3 years of experience) from small nonprofit organizations. In an informal, roundtable format, participants share challenges and strategies for personal and organizational success, and have the opportunity to share insights, learn about practical solutions, and alleviate on-the-job isolation or stress.
Audience: Program Managers and Directors, EDs, Fiscal, and HR
Dates and Registration (all sessions are virtual):
- Session 4 of 6: Fri, Feb 3, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Register Here.
- Session 5 of 6: Fri, Feb 10, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Register Here.
- Session 6 of 6: Fri, Feb 17, 2023 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM. Register Here.
Upcoming Cohorts
Blaze Forward Leadership Cohort
Do you hold a supervisory/management/leadership role in your organization? Are you responsible for the development and growth of others in your organization? The Blaze Forward Leadership Cohort is an impactful opportunity to invest in your capacity to grow your skillfulness as a leader. This program features peer-supported learning sessions along with individual coaching focused on what you need most to become your best. To join this cohort, you must be able to attend ALL meeting dates and times, which will take place virtually in March and May 2023. Visit this link to learn more and apply.
Program Quality Assessment (PQA)
It's PQA season at DCYF! Start it off right by signing up for the upcoming Planning with Data Workshops and the PQA Methods Training Sessions. Visit our PQA Workshop Calendar to learn more and register for all of our PQA Workshops.
Upcoming PQA Methods Training Workshops
- Listen, Ask, Encourage: Weds, Jan 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Register Here.
- Building Community: Weds, Jan 25, 2023 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Register Here.
Upcoming Planning with Data Workshops
- Planning with Data (Morning Session): Weds Feb 1, 2023 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM. Register Here.
- Planning with Data (Afternoon Session): Weds Feb 1, 2023 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM. Register Here.
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Summer Meals 2023: FAQ and Application Released Soon
DCYF's Nutrition Team plans to release the official FAQ for the 2023 Summer Meals Program on Wednesday, February 1. The FAQ document will be posted on the Nutrition Program page on the DCYF website. The FAQ document may include new updates as we hear more from USDA/CDE/CDSS regarding waivers that may or may not be expiring. Summer Meal Program applications for summer 2023 will be released on Wednesday, March 1.
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San Francisco Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee Accepting Applications
Represent your community by making recommendations to the Mayor on how to spend San Francisco's Soda Tax dollars! Eight seats are currently available on the SF Sugary Drinks Distributor Tax Advisory Committee. Be San Francisco's voice for community health and equity, conduct community outreach and solicit input for recommendations, and ensure accountability of Soda Tax Implementation. Visit this link to learn more and apply. Hurry: applications are due by January 23, 2023.
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Enrollment for SFUSD Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Closes February 3
SFUSD is now accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten for the 2023-24 school year! If your agency works with families who have TK and Kindergarten age children, please encourage them to visit SFUSD's Enrollment page to learn more. Enrollment for all SFUSD schools will be open through February 3, 2023.
If you have any questions about the application process, please contact the Educational Placement Center at (415) 241-6085, or visit SFUSD's offices at 555 Franklin Street or 1520 Oakdale Avenue.
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Hiring? We Want to Help!
We know that a lot of our grantees are hiring, and we want to do what we can to help. If you have open positions at your agency, please send them to info@dcyf.org and we will post them on the Employment Opportunities page on our website. We have been and will continue to promote the Employment Opportunities page on the DCYF social media channels, and we hope this gets more job seekers connected with your positions!
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Opportunities for Youth Ages 14-24
If you want to spread the word about programs, jobs, internships, scholarships, workshops or anything else for youth ages 14-24, let us know at info@dcyf.org: we will happily share all of your content on the Opportunities for Youth page on our website!
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SFUSD's Cash for College Financial Aid WorkshopThe priority deadline to submit CA Dream Act and FAFSA financial aid applications is March 2, 2023! SFUSD 12th graders and their families get one-on-one support for completing the CA Dream Act or FAFSA financial aid application forms at SFUSD's Cash for College Financial Aid Workshop on Saturday, January 21 from 10am to 1pm at Balboa High School (1000 Cayuga Avenue). No reservation necessary - just show up! Support will be available in English, Spanish, and Cantonese. Learn more here.
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Exhibitor Registration Open for Support for Families of Children with Disabilities' Information & Resource Conference
The Support for Families of Children with Disabilities' Information and Resource Conference is coming up on Saturday, March 18 at John O'Connell Technical High School! The Information and Resource Conference is a unique opportunity for families of children with disabilities, concerns, or special health care needs and the professionals who work with them to gather as a community and exchange their knowledge and experiences. As an exhibitor, you will have the opportunity to meet potential clients/consumers, match attendee needs to your services face-to-face, maximize your Bay Area exposure, and network with other organizations from across the Bay Area. Learn more here.
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Jewish Coalition for Literacy's New Tutor TrainingVolunteer literacy tutors are needed more than ever in the face of immense educational disruption. In just one hour each week, you can help a struggling young reader become more confident and successful! JCL will host tutor training sessions on January 19 and on February 2 for folks ages 14 and up who would like to become literacy tutors. Learn more here.
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Free Dental Screenings for Uninsured Children at UCSFUCSF's Children's Night Clinic is offering free preventive treatment to uninsured children 15 years old and under, one night each month at their clinic at 707 Parnassus Avenue. Visit this page to learn more, sign up for an appointment, and to access flyers in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
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California State Park Adventure Pass - Free for 4th Graders!The California State Park Adventure Pass provides free entry for fourth graders and their families at 19 amazing state parks throughout the state. California 4th graders and their families (up to three adults and other kids) can enjoy all sorts of adventures at 19 state parks during their whole fourth grade year—and the summer, too. The Adventure Pass is valid for the one-year period during which the child is a 4th grader or 4th grade equivalent, from September 1 to August 31 of that year. Learn more here.
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Sign Up for Free Rides to the RedwoodsSave the Redwoods League is offering San Francisco community groups free rides to redwood parks in the Bay Area!
Trips are offered two Saturdays per month, and visits can be arranged to Muir Woods National Monument, Samuel P. Taylor State Park, Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park, and more! If you are interested in setting up a trip for your group, please contact Leslie Parra.
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San Francisco Museums for All
San Franciscans who receive Medi-Cal or CalFresh can now receive four free or reduced-price tickets to visit the City’s most exciting museums and attractions!
The list of participating organizations is long, and includes the California Academy of Sciences, the Exploratorium, the Children's Creativity Museum, and more. Visit the San Francisco Museums for All page to learn more.
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DCYF's Land Acknowledgement Statement
The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families acknowledges that it carries out its work on the unceded ancestral homeland of the Ramaytush Ohlone, the original inhabitants and stewards of the San Francisco Peninsula. As the government agency that stewards the Children and Youth Fund, we accept the responsibility that comes with resources derived from property taxes upon unceded and colonized land. We recognize the history and legacy of the Ramaytush Ohlone as integral to how we strive to make San Francisco a great place for life to thrive and children to grow up.
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