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November 2026 DCYF Newsletter
November 2026 edition of Growing Together: The DCYF Newsletter
This Is Your City: Family Listening Series
Take the 2026 Citywide Surveys: Help shape priorities for more than $400 million in City funding!
A big thank you to everyone for showing up, sharing your perspectives and helping amplify the voices of San Francisco's children, youth, young adults and families through This Is Your City: 2026 Family Listening Series!
Whether you're a young person, parent, caregiver, community member or service provider, we want to hear from you! We invite you to continue the conversation through our two Citywide Surveys:
- Citywide Survey for Families and Young Adults: Share your experiences living, growing up or raising a family in San Francisco.
- Citywide Survey for Service Providers: Share your professional insights on community needs, barriers to accessing services and opportunities to strengthen collaboration across San Francisco.
Wear more than one hat? We welcome both perspectives! Whether you're a service provider, parent, caregiver or young adult, we encourage you to participate in both surveys.
Three Family Summits: Join the Conversation
Our neighborhood Family Summits continue to bring San Franciscans together to share what's working, what's not and what we can do better. All Family Summits are free and include food, childcare, interpretation and opportunities to connect with your neighbors.
District 4 Sunset Family Summit
Saturday, November 14, 2026, 11AM – 1:30PM
Sunset Recreation Center, Click this link to register today
District 10 Bayview Family Summit
Saturday, December 5, 2026, 11AM – 1:30PM
Southeast Community Center, Click this link to register today
District 3 Chinatown Family Summit
Saturday, December 12, 2026, 11AM – 1:30PM
Betty Ann Ong Recreation Center | Click this link to register today
Read the Family Summit Summaries
Explore our Family Summit District Summaries, highlighting the stories, experiences and priorities shared by participants across San Francisco.
Exhibitor Registration Open for 2027 San Francisco Summer Resource Fair
The annual San Francisco Summer Resource Fair will take place on Saturday, February 20, 2027, from 11am to 2pm at the County Fair Building in Golden Gate Park. The Summer Resource Fair is a free, fun event that connects San Francisco children and youth ages 0-14 and their families with summer programs, camps, services, and other resources. No ticket or registration is required to attend the Summer Resource Fair. Just come to the County Fair Building on February 20 between 11am and 2pm ready to plan your family's summer!
Exhibitor registration for the SF Summer Resource Fair is now open, and spaces are filling up fast! If your agency would like to participate, please check the list of exhibitors to see if your agency has already signed up. If not, complete the SF Summer Resource Fair Exhibitor Registration Form to secure your spot. There is no fee to be an exhibitor at the event, and exhibitor slots are first come, first served.
If you have any questions about the Summer Resource Fair, please email us at info@dcyf.org.
2026 Lights On Afterschool
This year, San Francisco continued our tradition of dominating the 2026 Lights On Afterschool Lightbulb Challenge! Hundreds of children, youth, young adults, and program staff across San Francisco joined us in celebrating the importance of afterschool programs. A major shoutout to our grantees and City Departments who participated and made this year's celebration something special. Every photo is a reminder of the people, programs, and partnerships that help make San Francisco a great place to grow up!
Applications Open for the Student Success Fund Advisory Council
The Student Success Fund Advisory Council (SSFAC) is looking for new members who can bring their experiences and perspectives to the table, help develop recommendations for the Student Success Fund, and strengthen connections between the Fund and communities across San Francisco.
There are currently two open seats on the SFFAC:
1 Family Representative. The Family Representative must be a parent or guardian of a students currently enrolled in an SFUSD middle or high school.
1 Student Advisory Council Representative. The Student Advisory Council Representative must be a current student serving on an SFUSD Site Advisory Council.
Our415 and Student Success Fund Request for Proposals
DCYF is accepting applications for two Requests for Proposals (RFPs) to support programs and services from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2029.
2027 Our415 RFP
Up to $400,000 per year to support:
- Web design, development, and maintenance of Our415.org
- Data verification to keep program, service, and event information accurate and up to date
Student Success Fund Technical Assistance RFP
Up to $3.7 million per year for up to seven contracts to provide coaching, professional learning, and coordination for SFUSD schools implementing the community schools model.
Important RFP Deadlines
Same for both RFPs, dates may be subject to change.
- November 16: RFP Questions and Answers posted
- November 23: Intent to Apply deadline
Visit DCYF's Funding Opportunities page for full details, eligibility requirements, and application instructions for each RFP.
Looking for a Job?
The Jobs with DCYF Grantees page on the SFGov website is updated regularly with open positions at DCYF-funded organizations.
If your organization is a DCYF grantee and you would like to post a job on the page, please send the job title, a short paragraph about the job, the date the application period closes, and how to apply/a link to your organization’s job page to info@dcyf.org.
Opportunities for Youth Ages 14-24
The Opportunities for Youth page lists a wide array of programs, jobs, internships, and other opportunities for youth ages 14-24.
If your organization has an afterschool program, job, event, scholarship, or other opportunity to share, send it to us at info@dcyf.org.
Funding Opportunities
Urban Watershed Stewardship Grant
The SF Public Utility Commission's Urban Watershed Stewardship Grant Program provides funding for community-centered projects that provide a stormwater benefit in one or more of San Francisco’s urban watersheds through reducing impervious surfaces, managing stormwater, and/or educating the public about the importance of protecting our urban watersheds.
Applications are due by November 16, 2026
Events and Happenings
Renegade Craft Fair
Renegade Craft Fair is a free event featuring over 250 independent artists and makers from around the country. Visitors can browse and shop handmade gifts, including jewelry, ceramics, clothing, artwork, home goods, and more. Admission is free, but a $5 donation is encouraged to support artists and small businesses.
Saturday and Sunday, November 14-15, 2026 from 11:00am to 5:00pm
Holiday Market and 40th Annual Building Lighting
Join us for the 40th Annual Building Lighting & Holiday Market. Celebrate four decades of this beloved holiday tradition with festive activities, seasonal shopping, and the lighting of Embarcadero Center as we kick off the holiday season together.
Wednesday, November 18, 2026 from 4:00pm to 6:00pm
Free Programming in Union Square
Union Square is hosting free winter crafts programming. Join us for new craft activities each week from Coffee N Cream Press, Rebecca Saylor Studio, SCRAP SF, Maker Studio Kidz, Casey's Craft Club, and Spark Studio, on a rotating basis! Programming will be offered on select Thursdays through Sundays from November 5, 2026, through January 17, 2027.
Resources
Our415 Resource Website
Use the Our415 website to find programs, services, and anything else you need to raise a family and grow up in San Francisco.
Immigrant Services and Resources
DCYF and the entire City & County of San Francisco want to help immigrants, asylees, and refugees connect to resources, opportunities, and more. The Immigrant Services and Resources page is a comprehensive source of services, resources, and events.
Get Free or Low Cost Childcare in San Francisco
Most families in San Francisco qualify for free or reduced tuition for childcare and preschool through the Department of Early Childhood's Early Learning For All initiative.
Get Help with Food, Cash, Health Care and Job Assistance
In challenging times, benefits like food, cash, jobs, and health care assistance can help you and your family find stability and peace of mind.
Connect with What's Live in the 415
There's always something happening in the San Francisco arts scene, and SF LIVE is the place to find it all!
Visit Museums for FREE with Museums for All
Through the City’s Museums for All program, San Francisco residents with EBT or Medi-Cal cards can get free or reduced admission to more than 25 local museums and cultural centers!
Visit the San Francisco Museums for All page to find out which museums are participating, and to learn how to get free tickets.