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Committees

The work of the SFFSN to implement its mission is advanced primarily though its committees. The SFFSN welcomes new committee members on an ongoing basis.

For information on joining a committee, please contact the SFFSN staff.

Steering Committee

Provides oversight and guidance for the San Francisco Family Support Network.

Meets:
3rd Monday of each even month. 3:00-5:00pm at Department of Children Youth & Families,1390 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco.

Members

  • Co-Chair: Charlene Clemens, Consultant
  • Co-Chair: Mari Solis, Human Services Agency
  • Treasurer: Larry Yip, San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center
  • Derik Aoki, First 5 San Francisco
  • Judy Appel, Our Family Coalition
  • Michelle Cusano, Richmond District Neighborhood Center
  • Maryann Fleming, Family Connections
  • Tami Minix, Bayview YMCA - Bayview TLC Family Resource Center
  • Michelle Moreno, Instituto Familiar de la Raza
  • Mario Paz, Good Samaritan
  • Robin Pry, San Francisco Child Abuse Prevention Center - SafeStart
  • Amor Santiago, APA Family Support Services

 

Evaluation Committee

Develops and promotes effective evaluation systems for Family Support. Manages the annual SFFSN Family Support Standards Review process.

Meets:
2nd Monday of each month, 3-5pm at First 5, 1390 Market St, Suite 318, San Francisco.

  • Co-Chair: Maryann Fleming, Portola Family Connections
  • Co-Chair: Theresa Zighera, First 5 San Francisco

Policy Committee

Promotes policies that support families in San Francisco. Reviews and discusses legislation, initiatives, and issues affecting families.

Meets:
2nd Thursday of every month, 3-5pm at First 5, 1390 Market St, Suite 318, San Francisco.

  • Chair: Mario Paz, Good Samaritan Family Resource Center

All Members Meeting

Makes decisions on issues, policies, and activities affecting SFFSN as a whole. Provides input for development of SFFSN work plans and objectives. Provides a forum to network and share information and resources with each other.

Meets:
3rd Monday of every odd month, 2:30-4:30pm at Department of Children Youth & Families,1390 Market St, Suite 900, San Francisco.

Meeting Notes
Agenda

Technical Assistance and Training Committee

Plans and develops learning opportunities for promoting best and promising practices.

Meets:
1st Thursday of each month, 2:30-4:30pm at First 5, 1390 Market St, Suite 318, San Francisco.

  • Chair: Helen Hale, First 5 San Francisco 

Funders Roundtable

Promotes ongoing coordination and collaboration to ensure that all families in San Francisco have access to high-quality family support services. Provides a forum to share regular updates from funders regarding their vision, plans, and funding for Family Support.

Meets:
Quarterly, alternates between First 5 and Human Services Agency.