DEC partners with a network of 26 Family Resource Centers across San Francisco to provide families with free, trusted support and resources. These welcoming hubs help parents strengthen their skills, access essential services, and build community connections. With programs that promote confidence, reduce stress, and support healthy child development, Family Resource Centers empower parents to give their children the best possible start in life.
In 2023-2024, Family Resource Centers continued to increase the number of children and parents/caregivers served, reaching 2,038 children and 7,930 parents and caregivers.
Family Resource Centers continued to offer diverse events and activities to meet a range of family needs and interests. Most importantly, data shows that participation in Family Resource Center programs can have a meaningful impact on family well-being.
In FY2023-24, 36% of families receiving first-time case management support to achieve parenting goals had risks in one or more key areas impacting child and family well-being. Of the families whose case management support came to a close, only 12% of them still had these risks!
This shows the impact case management has for families who most need support!
In FY2023-24, 864 parents or caregivers participated in the curriculum-based parent education class series to strengthen their caregiving practices. The results?
Of the 265 parents who had risks for abuse and neglect when they began participating in the series:
improved their scores and fell below the risk threshold by the end of the program—showing how education and support make a lasting difference!
67
Parent Leadership Activities
28
FRC Family Events
9
Enhanced Visitation Activities
105
Parent/Peer Support Groups
84
Curriculum-based Parenting Activities
144
One-time Parent Education Workshops
110
Parent/Child Interactive Groups
Curriculum-based Parenting Series | ||
Activities | Parents & Caregivers | Children |
84 | 846 | 85 |
Enhanced Visitation | ||
Activities | Parents & Caregivers | Children |
9 | 73 | 52 |
FRC Family Events | ||
Activities | Parents & Caregivers | Children |
28 | 1,089 | 665 |
One-time Parent Education Workshops | ||
Activities | Parents & Caregivers | Children |
144 | 2,211 | 187 |
Parent Leadership | ||
Activities | Parents & Caregivers | Children |
67 | 771 | 37 |
Parent/Child Interactive Groups | ||
Activities | Parents & Caregivers | Children |
110 | 1,561 | 1,569 |
Parent/Peer Support Groups | ||
Activities | Parents & Caregivers | Children |
105 | 2,080 | 28 |
Total | ||
Activities | Parents & Caregivers | Children |
547 | 8,631 | 2,623 |
To learn more about the Family Resource Centers, and find one near you, visit our webpage.