The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF) brings together City government, schools, and community-based organizations to help our city’s children and youth, birth to age 24, and their families, lead lives full of opportunity, fulfillment, and happiness. The people of San Francisco have made a unique commitment to our community by dedicating funding to vital services. We are committed to allocating the City's investment in children, youth, and families through strategic grant making processes to provide equitable and holistic services. We, with the support of our partners, strive to make San Francisco a great place to grow up. 

DCYF acknowledges that we carry out our 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.

Government

DCYF

Ashley Deckert

Heidi Burbage

Sherrice Dorsey - Smith

Maria Su

Jasmine Dawson

Aumijo Gomes

The Program Management Team at DCYF is responsible for overseeing the planning, implementation, and evaluation of initiatives aimed at supporting children, youth, and families in San Francisco. This team collaborates with community organizations, manages grant processes, and ensures effective use of resources to deliver equitable services. They also work on strategic initiatives and emergency response efforts, addressing the evolving needs of the community while honoring the legacy of the Ramaytush Ohlone people.

Program Management Team

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