Family Resource Centers

The Bayview Family Resource Center serve people in our Bayview community and throughout the San Francisco area. We work collaboratively with families to create service plans that empower and support families to strengthen social, emotional and physical well-being.

Please call (415) 822-9404 to inquire about any of our services.

Urban Family Resource Center programs serve families residing in the Oceanview, Merced Heights, Ingleside (OMI), Potrero Hill and Western Addition neighborhoods. Families are served in our offices as well as in various community locations and their homes to ensure convenient access to services.

All services are free, confidential, and offered in English and Spanish.

For any questions, please contact Betty Canton-Self at ecantonself@ymcasf.org

Our comprehensive services are geared to be responsive and flexible enough to address each family’s unique needs. We work collaboratively with families to create service plans that empower and support families to strengthen social, emotional and physical well-being.

• Family Advocacy
• Basic Needs Assistance
• Individual, Couples and Family Counseling
• Parenting Classes and Workshops
• Job Readiness Assistance
• Parent Leadership Development
• Youth Groups
• Parent & Child Groups and Activities
• Case Management Services
• Community Events
• Drop-In Services: Emergency Food, Computers & Copier
• Information & Referral: Housing Needs, Educational Resources & Legal Resources
• Support Groups: Mothers, Fathers, and Grandparents
• Weekly Food Distribution on Tuesdays:
  • The Potrero Hill Family Resource Center weekly pantry is located at 751 Missouri St.
  • The OMI Family Resource Center weekly pantry is located at 50 Broad St.
• These programs serving the community are funded by the City of San Francisco’s Department of Disability and Aging Services

SafeStart’s mission is to reduce the impact and incidence of childhood and family violence exposure.

• Case Management
• Shelter and Food Assistance
• Understanding Court and Police Cases
• Safety Planning for Families and Children
• Support Groups
• Finding Counseling and Therapy for Children
• Assisting families with a child under the age of 6 years old

All services are free, confidential, and offered in English and Spanish.

Contact: Hellen Rios at hrios@ymcasf.org and Alicia Ruano at axruano@ymcasf.org

HOPE SF is reimagining four public housing sites in San Francisco’s southeastern region. These communities are rebuilding health initiatives, tackling housing and workforce issues, and providing family, youth, and adult support by resident lead voices to make the biggest impact. This new approach to public housing communities confronts displacement and other economic and racial disparities that sustain community and culture. The YMCA has partnered with these sites to provide programs to residents.