Growing Together

the DCYF Newsletter

March 2026

New and Improved Opportunities for Youth Page

We are very proud to announce that we have remodeled and relaunched the Opportunities for Youth page on the SFGov website!

The page features a wide variety of programs, jobs, internships, and other opportunities for youth ages 14 to 24 that are currently accepting applications or registration.

If you would like to share an opportunity on the page, send it to us at info@dcyf.org. 

Breakthrough Leadership Program

Breakthrough Leaders are 9th to 12th graders who help Breakthrough run their summer academic program for rising fifth to eighth graders. Responsibilities include co-teaching an elective class, decorating the school to enhance Breakthrough spirit, helping with lunch and recess, planning special events such as Spirit Week, Community Day, and Celebration, and more! The commitment is June 15 - July 31, 2026. Applications are due by March 16, 2026.

Careers in Science Program at the California Academy of Sciences

Careers in Science is a multi-year, year-round, science education and youth development opportunity for San Francisco high school students who come from communities underrepresented in STEM. In a paid position that lasts 2-3 years, CiS interns gain a robust set of skills through specialized training, research in the field and lab, mentorship from STEM professionals, and opportunities to teach visitors on the museum’s public floor. Applications are due by April 1, 2026.

Youth Empowerment Fund Mini-Grants

The Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) is a grant program run by and dedicated to serving youth in San Francisco. YEF's mini grant awards the city's young people with up to $5,000 to support a wide range of youth-led projects including, but not limited to, school clubs, small businesses, nonprofit organizations, etc. Applications are due by March 31, 2026.

MYEEP, SF YouthWorks, and Opportunities for All

Three of San Francisco’s major summer youth employment programs share one application. Young people can apply for the Mayor’s Youth Education and Employment Program (MYEEP), SF YouthWorks, and Opportunities for All through a single application, which will remain open until April 10, 2026.

GirlFly Summer Art and Activism Program

GIRLFLY’s Summer Arts & Activism Project will bring together 20 young women and gender-nonconforming youth from San Francisco for a four-week program focused on freedom, voice, and creative expression. Participants will create and perform original dance and percussion works with professional artists, explore how art can support social change, and build community with peers across the city. The program is open to young women and GNC youth ages 14–21 who enjoy dancing, value creativity, and can commit to the full four weeks, with strong encouragement for African American, Arab, Latinx, Native, Asian and Pacific Islander, low-income, and QBIPOC youth to apply. Applications are due by May 15, 2026.

  Summer Meal and Afterschool Meal Distribution Site Applications Due on March 13

Summer Meal Program and Afterschool Meal Program sites provide free meals and/or snacks for youth ages 18 and under at sites throughout San Francisco.

The Summer Meals Program will operate for 10 weeks, from June 8, 2026 to August 14, 2026.

The Afterschool Meals Program will operate from Tuesday, September 1, 2026 to Wednesday, June 2, 2027.  

How to Apply

Sites that are interested in serving free meals must first read the 2026-2027 DCYF Nutrition Handbook for Summer and Afterschool Meal Programs.

Applications for the Summer and Afterschool Meal Programs are live on the DCYF Nutrition page on the SFGov website. 

Successful Summer Resource Fairs

The annual San Francisco Summer Resource Fair took place on February 21, and the new District 10 Summer Resource Fair followed on February 28.

Both events had incredible turnouts, with nearly 2,000 people attending the San Francisco Summer Resource Fair and around 400 people attending the District 10 Summer Resource Fair!

We are so grateful to everyone who came through as an exhibitor or an attendee, and we hope to see you at the 2027 Summer Resource Fairs!

Oversight & Advisory Committee Updates: Open Seats and Next Meeting

The Children and Youth Fund Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) serves as DCYF’s advisory body, providing a space for community members and service providers to discuss decisions related to the Children and Youth Fund, and to share recommendations with our department.

Open Seats. We are actively recruiting for four OAC seats appointed by the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Note that staff of DCYF grantee agencies are not allowed to be OAC members, but we would appreciate it if you would let people in your community know about the open seats.

Next OAC Meeting. The next meeting of the OAC will take place on Monday, April 13, 2026 at 5pm in the Lobby Conference Room at 1455 Market Street. You can also attend the meeting online via Zoom. All OAC meetings are open to the public. Visit the OAC page to learn more about the meeting. 

Help Us Improve the Our415 Resource Website

Sign Up for a User Research Session

DCYF is collaborating with Exygy, our web developer, to learn how people use the Our415 resource and services website. As part of this work, Exygy is conducting user interviews to better understand how people currently interact with the site and what improvements would be most valuable.

We're looking for participants to join us for a 30-minute, one-on-one interview where we'll ask about your experiences when looking for resources and services in San Francisco using Our415, and briefly walk through looking for a resource on the site. Your feedback will help ensure the site serves the community's needs. We'd love to hear your perspective!

Announcements, Resources, and Events

Resources for Immigrants

DCYF and the entire City & County of San Francisco want to help immigrants, asylees, and refugees connect to resources, opportunities, and more. 

Immigrant Services and Resources Landing Page

Created by the SF Immigrant Forum, this page is a comprehensive source of services, resources, and events. 

The page includes Know Your Rights information, links to immigration legal help, healthcare access, housing and shelter support, financial assistance, and much more. The Immigrant Services and Resources Landing Page can be translated into Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Filipino.

Want to get involved? The next meeting of the SF Immigrant Forum is coming up online on Wednesday, March 25, 2026. Click the button below to learn more about the meeting, and to register to attend.

2026 Information and Resource Conference 

The Information and Resource Conference (IRC) is a FREE annual conference for families of children with disabilities, the professionals who work with them, and community members. 

Meet community organizations, school-based programs, and service providers, and learn about programs and supports for children, youth, young adults, and families. The IRC - which is co-hosted by Support for Families, SFUSD, and the SFUSD Community Advisory Committee for Special Education - will also feature practical workshops and panels led by experts and people with lived experience.

🗓️Saturday, March 14, 2026, at John O'Connell High School, 2355 Folsom Street.

SF Human Services Agency's Mission Street Center is Moving

The SF Human Services Agency's 1235 Mission Street office is closing soon, and they will open a new office at 1460 Mission Street.

Friday, March 20: 1235 Mission St. office will close permanently at 5pm

Monday, March 23: Both 1235 Mission St. and 1460 Mission St. offices will be closed

Tuesday, March 24: 1460 Mission St. office opens at 8am

SF Recreation and Parks Department's Summer Day Camp Registration Opens March 21

Registration for the SF Recreation and Park Department's 2026 Summer Day Camps will open on Saturday, March 21 at 10am.

There are two ways to register:

• Online at sfrecpark.org/register (your email address is your login)
• Call the registration hotline on March 21 at (628) 652-2900

Funding Opportunity: SF Office of Economic and Workforce Development's Workforce Development Division RFP

The Office of Economic and Workforce Development (OEWD) has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit proposals from qualified suppliers to provide services across multiple distinct program areas within OEWD’s Workforce Development Division. The total funding anticipated for initial awards is $23,835,000 across all program areas. Individual contract awards are expected to range from $6,250 to $3,250,000 per year, depending on the program area. 

🗓️Proposals are due by March 25, 2026.

Funding Opportunity - Access & Enrollment: Early Care and Education Services for Homeless Children

The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood seeks to fund one nonprofit partner to provide dedicated, family-centered access and enrollment services. These services will ensure that homeless families receive timely, personalized assistance in identifying and enrolling in ECE programs that meet their child’s developmental needs while honoring family preferences such as language, location, and age-appropriate care.

🗓️Applications are due by April 3, 2026.

2027 Art on Market Street Poster Series

The San Francisco Arts Commission is seeking U.S.-based artists and artist teams to apply for the 2027 Art on Market Street Poster Series. Four artists will each create a series of at least six original images responding to the theme “Market Street: The Next 175 Years,” imagining the future of this iconic San Francisco corridor through the start of the 23rd century. Each series will be displayed for three months in 15 bus shelters along Market Street. The artist budget is $12,000, inclusive of design and production of digital files (printing and installation are covered separately). The project aligns with the 2027 Further Triennial and invites artists to envision the future of Market Street while reflecting Northern California’s legacy of bold creativity and unconventional thinking.

🗓️Applications are due by April 17, 2026.

Get Help with Food, Cash, Health Care and Job Assistance

In challenging times, benefits like food, cash, jobs, and health care assistance can help you and your family find stability and peace of mind. The San Francisco Human Services Agency is there to help!

Find out how you and the people you care about can connect with assistance.

Visit Museums for FREE with Museums for All 

Through the City’s Museums for All program, San Francisco residents with EBT or Medi-Cal cards can get free or reduced admission to more than 25 local museums and cultural centers! 

Visit the San Francisco Museums for All page to find out which museums are participating, and to learn how to get free tickets. 

Land Acknowledgement Statement

The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families (DCYF) 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.

Learn about the Association of Ramaytush Ohlone.