Growing Together:
The DCYF Newsletter
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Summer Programs and Opportunities for San Francisco Children and Youth
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| DCYF-Funded Summer Programs for Children in Grades K-8
DCYF funds 38 agencies in every San Francisco neighborhood to provide summer programs for children in grades K-8. Visit our Summer Programs for Children and Youth page to find out which agencies we fund, and to access their websites.
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| Summer Jobs, Programs, and Opportunities for Youth Ages 14-24
If you are, know, or work youth ages 14-24, our new Summer Jobs, Programs, and Opportunities Site is for you! We will update the Site often, so be sure to check back throughout the spring.
An Important Note: The application period for the City's largest summer youth employment programs - the Mayor's Youth Education & Employment Program (MYEEP), SF YouthWorks, and Opportunities for All - will close on Friday, April 11, 2025. It's easier than ever to apply: you only have to fill out one application in order to apply for all three programs. Don't miss out!
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Our415 Resource Website
Use the new Our415 website to find summer programs, services, and anything else you need to raise a family and grow up in San Francisco.
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Age 18 and Under? MUNI is Free for You!
If you are age 18 or younger, you can ride all MUNI vehicles for free! No application, proof of payment, or Clipper card is required: just get on a MUNI vehicle and go.
One exception: the Cable Cars...but they are free for youth too, if you ride them often! You just have to apply for a special Cable Car Clipper card.
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Free Summer Meals for Children and Youth
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Every weekday from June 9 to August 15, 2025, sites all around San Francisco will offer free summer meals to all children and youth under age 18. No registration or other documentation is required receive a meal at open Summer Meals sites: children and youth just need to arrive at these sites during their serving times, and they will receive a free meal! To find a Summer Meals site near you, visit the DCYF Nutrition page, download the free CA Meals for Kids app, or call 311 or 211.
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Resources for Immigrant Children, Youth, and Families
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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.
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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.
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In addition to the Immigrant Services and Resources page, we want to highlight some resources that people in San Francisco may find helpful if they or someone they know is detained by U.S. Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE):
Call the San Francisco Rapid Response Hotline. If you or anyone you know is detained by ICE in San Francisco, call the local Rapid Response 24-Hour Network Hotline: (415) 200-1548.
Have Kids? Have a Plan. Have a plan to take care of your children if you are detained. Make a plan with an adult family member or friend with legal authorization to be in the United States, and who you can contact in an emergency to take care of your child. As soon as you can, ask the ICE agent to let you call that person to take care of your child.
Be Prepared. Have the number of an immigration attorney with you, both programmed in your phone and written on a slip of paper in your wallet. There is no right to a free attorney unless you are charged with a crime. Visit the Immigrant Services and Resources Landing Page to find an immigration attorney.
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| City College of San Francisco's 2025 Open House and Resource Fair
Learn why CCSF is a great choice to help you meet your educational goals, your desire to learn a new skill, or advance your career! With over 300 programs, CCSF has something for everyone.
- Meet CCSF staff, faculty & services.
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Learn everything about attending CCSF.
- Explore degree, certificate, & transfer options.
- Learn about support programs & resources.
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Find out about job placement & career services.
- Enjoy free lunch and parking, and receive free CCSF swag.
📅 Saturday, April 12, 2025, 11:00am to 2:00pm
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| Free Tax Preparation Help
If you earned a maximum of $67,000 in 2024, the SF Human Services Agency's nonprofit partners can help you safely and securely file your taxes for free! Free tax services can save you an average of $300 on tax preparation, and can help you claim tax credits, including:
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$250 from the SF Working Families Credit
- $8,050 from federal Earned Income Tax Credit
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$2,000 maximum federal Child Tax Credit per qualifying child.
📅Hurry: taxes must be filed by Tuesday, April 15, 2025!
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SFUSD Superintendent's In-Person Stabilization Town Halls
SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Maria Su will host a series of in-person town halls across San Francisco to share key updates regarding SFUSD’s budget and stabilization efforts. Don't miss this opportunity to come together as a community to discuss what’s important to our families, staff, students, and community supporters.
📅 Various dates between Wednesday, April 16 and Wednesday, April 23, 2025
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| SFPUC Webinar: Life is Better Electric
Join this free one-hour webinar to discover the benefits of home electrification from industry experts. Learn about available rebates and incentives to help you transition from fossil fuels to clean electricity and make your home healthier, more efficient, and environmentally friendly. Interpretation will be available in Spanish and Cantonese.
📅 Thursday, April 17, 2025, 10:00am to 11:00am
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| Spring Fling Community Celebration at Crocker Amazon Park
Bring the family to Spring Fling, the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department's annual celebration of the spring season! Spring Fling will feature carnival rides, games, an egg hunt, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and carnival food for sale.
📅 Sunday, April 19, 2025, 11:00am to 4:00pm
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City & County of San Francisco City-Wide & Contracting Labor Laws: Live Webinar for Non-Profit Grantees
If you manage a non-profit agency that has a contract with the City & County of San Francisco, join the Office of Labor Standards Enforcement for a live webinar to learn about City-Wide and Contracting labor laws applicable to Non-Profit Grantees. Attend the entire event or come and go as you like for the session(s) you are interested in. Each session will offer best practices and common compliance issues you should avoid.
📅 Tuesday, April 22, 2025, 9:00am to 1:30pm
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| Southeast Art and Soul Festival
The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission will host the first annual Southeast Art and Soul Festival, a vibrant outdoor arts and music festival, at the Southeast Community Center (1550 Evans Avenue).
The Southeast Art and Soul Fest is a free family-friendly event celebrating the rich art and music contributions within Bayview Hunters Point and broader San Francisco community.
The festival will feature:
- Live Music – Performances by Martin Luther The Real McCoy, DJ Lamont, Nate' The Soul Sanger, Dani Offline, Anika Evans featuring Calvary Hill Community Choir, Antoine Davis as Master of Ceremonies and many more!
- Art Exhibits – Curated expo of Bayview Hunters Point and San Francisco based artists showcasing work with a meaningful connection to the Southeast sector.
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Community Resources – Resource tables showcasing Southeast based art and music programs, resources, and services
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And more!
📅 Sunday, April 27, 2025, 11:00am to 7:00pm
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| Applications Open for San Francisco Civil Grand Jury
The San Francisco Civil Grand Jury investigates the departments and agencies of the City and County of San Francisco and writes thoughtful, impactful reports. As a truly independent body, each jury - by a supermajority - is free to choose its investigative subjects.
📅 Applications are due by May 2, 2025.
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| Funding Opportunity: Early Childhood System of Care Integration Initiative
The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood is seeking applications from non-profit and other organizations to enhance the City's early childhood system of care by increasing access to family support activities for expecting families and families with children birth to 5 years old. Approximately six grants will support cross-sector relationship building between Family Resource Centers and other family serving entities, and approximately six additional grants will support new points of access to family support activities.
📅 Proposals are due by June 4, 2025.
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| Find Sites Near You Serving Free Meals for Children and Youth
The CA Meals for Kids Mobile App can help you find sites serving free afterschool and summer meals all over the state of California! You can use the app to find sites by address, county, city, zip code and partial site name. Download it for free on your iOS, Android, or Microsoft devices.
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| 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.
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California Golden Bear Pass for CalWORKS and Tribal TANF Recipients
California’s state parks offer a fun, affordable, and healthy way to connect with family, friends, and the outdoors. The State of California believes that all residents should have access to our parks, and that families should be able to enjoy nature’s benefits regardless of income.
If you receive CalWORKS or Tribal TANF benefits, you can apply for the California Golden Bear Pass, which provides free vehicle day-use access at over 200 California State Parks!
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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.
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