Growing Together:

The DCYF Newsletter

May 2026

Student Success Fund Evaluation Request for Proposals Now Open

On April 27, 2026, DCYF released the Student Success Fund Evaluation Request for Proposals (RFP). The RFP provides up to $600k per year to qualified organizations to evaluate the Student Success Fund, including the administration of grants, provision of technical assistance and the systems-level partnership between the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and DCYF. The term for contracts resulting from this RFP will be from July 1, 2026 to June 30, 2029. 

Find Jobs with DCYF Grantees

Looking for a job with purpose, serving San Francisco's children, youth, and families?

We’ve brought together current job openings with our grantee agencies, all in one place.

Visit the Jobs with DCYF Grantee Agencies page on the SFGov website to find your next position!

How to post a job (current DCYF grantees only)

Send the following to info@dcyf.org:

1. Job title
2. A one paragraph job desciption. Our team may edit descriptions to meet website accessibility requirements.
3. A link to the application page. We can only post links to websites, and cannot post documents or images (PDFs, Word documents, JPGs, PNGs, etc.).
4. The date when the job should be removed from the page. This is required for all postings. You are welcome to request an extension if necessary.

Save the Date for One City Day: July 11

San Francisco is coming together for One City Day, a citywide day of service led by Mayor Daniel Lurie and First Lady Becca Prowda, on Saturday, July 11, 2026.

Across San Francisco’s 11 districts, volunteers of all ages are invited to participate in meaningful service projects: from picking up trash, to beautifying your local park, to showing up for neighbors when they need it most.

Interested in hosting an event or volunteering? Click the button below to learn how you can participate. 

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. 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, June 8, 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. 

Looking for Opportunities for Youth Ages 14-24? Start Here!

The Opportunities for Youth page on the SFGov website lists a wide array of programs, jobs, internships, and other opportunities for youth ages 14-24.

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

Announcements, Resources, and Events

Our415 Resource Website

Use the Our415 website to find programs, services, and anything else you need to raise a family and grow up in San Francisco. 

If you need to make any edits to your organization's listing on Our415, please email us at our415@dcyf.org. 

Immigrant Services and Resources

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, May 27, 2026. Click the button below to learn more about the meeting, and to register to attend.

Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration Guide

Explore 100+ AAPI Heritage Month events across San Francisco this May, from neighborhood festivals to citywide celebrations. Highlights include CAAMFest spotlighting Asian American film, Our Heritage 5K through AAPI landmarks, Chow Fun celebrating food and drink culture, the United States of Asian American Festival showcasing multidisciplinary AAPI arts, Asian Art Museum experiences ranging from public tours to talks and live performances, and SF Public Library programs tied to AAPI Heritage Month 2026, including book talks, workshops, and community events across the city all month long.

Level Up Your Tech Game with SFPL

Tech Week brings fresh ways to learn computer basics and build tech confidence. Presented by the SF Public Library and community partners dedicated to closing the digital divide, Tech Week invites you to connect, explore and grow your digital skills. Additionally, newly added this year, a punchcard is now available for Tech Week participants who attend at least five in-person programs to win a prize!

📅May 9 to May 16, 2026

Get Free or Low Cost Childcare in San Francisco

Most families in San Francisco qualify for free or reduced tuition for child care and preschool through the Department of Early Childhood's Early Learning For All initiative. Eligibility depends on income and family size. Click the button below to find out if your family is eligible.

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival is BACK!

Yerba Buena Gardens Festival returns for its 26th summer season with more than 100 free outdoor performances in downtown San Francisco. The festival features concerts, dance, circus performances, family-friendly shows, and a lively and lovely setting to get out and have fun in the city.

Request for Proposals: Nonprofit Workstations and Office Space at the Southeast Community Center

The San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (SFPUC) is seeking proposals from nonprofit organizations for below market rate workspace on the third floor of the Southeast Community Center. Five organizations will be selected, including four for workstation licenses with two cubicles each (desk, chair, and cabinet in a shared suite) and one for a 2,205-square-foot furnished office with a private office, meeting room, and ten workstations.

Eligible applicants are nonprofits with experience delivering community programs in areas such as economic development, environmental justice, financial empowerment, health and well-being, workforce development and education, and services for seniors, youth, and families. Selected organizations will also have access to shared meeting rooms, discounted event and outdoor space, free public Wi-Fi, and standard janitorial, utility, and security services.

📅Proposals are due by May 27, 2026

Juneteenth in San Francisco: Freedom Then, Freedom Now

San Francisco’s annual Juneteenth celebration will return in June with a parade, live entertainment, community activities, and cultural programming celebrating Black history, culture, and resilience. This year’s theme, “Freedom Then, Freedom Now,” reflects on the ongoing journey toward liberation and justice while honoring the strength and contributions of Black communities.

Community members are encouraged to attend, and volunteers are needed to help support one of San Francisco’s largest Juneteenth celebrations. If you would like to volunteer, visit this page to fill out an interest form. 

📅Juneteeth in San Francisco will take place on June 20, 2026

SFHSA Mobile Benefits Center

The San Francisco Human Services Agency has launched its Mobile Benefits Center, a benefits hub on wheels that brings food assistance, cash aid, employment support, and health coverage services directly into neighborhoods.  

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.