Business Details
37 Years
experience
Trusted Nonprofit Family Support Svc-Bay Area in the Bay Area
Family Support Svc-Bay Area has been dedicated to nurturing children, youth, and caregivers since 1989. Our mission focuses on keeping families healthy and intact by addressing challenges faced by families with children who have disabilities, those caring for medically fragile children, and kinship caregivers. We operate in Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties, prioritizing underserved communities where over 83% of families we serve are families of color. Our programs provide critical respite care, family preservation services, and mental health support to over 2,000 clients annually. With decades of experience, we combine deep community knowledge with specialized expertise in trauma-informed care and kinship support.Our team delivers services through evidence-based programs like the Family Preservation Program and Growing Up Strong, which address parenting challenges and emotional trauma. As a certified nonprofit with Tax ID 94-3108205, we maintain transparency and accountability in all operations. Our work is supported by partnerships with major corporations and tax-deductible donations that enable us to expand our impact. We measure success through measurable outcomes like reduced family displacement and improved caregiver well-being. By focusing on safety, permanency, and wellbeing, we have become a trusted resource for families in crisis across the Bay Area.
Services
Respite Program
Family Preservation
Kinship Support
Growing Up Strong
Kinship Youth Program
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of experience serving Bay Area families since 1989
- Specialized programs for children with disabilities and trauma survivors
- 83% of served families represent underserved communities of color
- Tax-deductible donations support measurable community impact
- Certified nonprofit with proven outcomes in family preservation
Services
Respite Program
Intermittent short-term care for parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Provides temporary relief to family caregivers in multiple Bay Area counties. Supports families by offering professionally supervised care that maintains child safety and caregiver well-being.
Family Preservation
Intensive in-home support for families at risk of child removal. Addresses parenting challenges and life stressors through personalized interventions. Focuses on creating safe home environments and strengthening family dynamics to prevent out-of-home placements.
Kinship Support
Comprehensive services for grandparents and relatives raising kin children. Offers case management, counseling, and resource connections. Helps caregivers navigate legal, educational, and healthcare systems to ensure child stability and family success.
Growing Up Strong
Therapeutic program for children with emotional and behavioral challenges. Addresses trauma from family or community violence. Combines counseling with skill-building to improve child behavior and family communication patterns.
Kinship Youth Program
Year-round enrichment program for kinship youth aged 8-18. Focuses on educational support, life skills development, and emotional growth. Provides structured activities that promote positive identity formation and future planning.
Questions
What family support programs do you offer?
We provide Respite Care, Family Preservation, Kinship Support, Growing Up Strong, and Kinship Youth programs addressing diverse family needs across the Bay Area.
How can I get involved with your nonprofit?
Support our work through tax-deductible donations, participate in seasonal projects, join our board, or volunteer at our Oakland and San Francisco locations.
Do you serve families outside the Bay Area?
Our primary service area includes Alameda, Contra Costa, and San Francisco counties where we've established community partnerships and resources.
Are donations to your organization tax-deductible?
Yes, Family Support Svc-Bay Area is a certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit with Tax ID 94-3108205, making donations tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
