Children's Council

Calling all families, educators and community members! BCDI-San Francisco is hosting the Black Family Empowerment Day Wellness Summit on Saturday, Jun 27 at 10am. Join us for a day of fun as you immerse yourself in workshops and presentations on wellness, healthy eating, leadership development, powerbuilding, empowerment through education and cultural affirmation.

Our program will highlight NBCDI's Eight Essential Outcomes, including ensuring Black children attend a school that affirms and expands them and have books and toys that reflect who they are and can be.

🧸 We will have a family-friendly, African-themed "Kids Zone" where we will take children of all ages an imaginary trip through various countries abroad.

The event is free and open to all (regardless of cultural background) who have a vested interest in supporting, uplifting and affirming Black children. Funding for this projected provided by the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood. The event's sponsors are Children’s Council of San Francisco, the San Francisco 49ers and Gallagher.

RSVP through the link in the comments below.

穩定、親密且有回應的關係，對 0–36 個月嬰幼兒的早期大腦發展和社交情緒健康有深遠影響。

誠摯邀請您參加由 嬰幼兒照護計畫（Program for Infant/Toddler Care, PITC）區域支持網絡 提供的國語線上講座：

✨ 早期大腦發展與社交連結的重要性
📍 線上講座｜國語進行
🔗 報名連結：https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitc-20260722-tickets-1991492253941?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

本次講座由 加州社會服務部（California Department of Social Services), WestEd 與 舊金山兒童委員會（Children’s Council of San Francisco） 共同合作推動。

在講座中，我們將一起探討：
嬰幼兒早期大腦如何發展
三種類型的壓力，以及它們對嬰幼兒發展的影響
穩定、親密、有回應的關係如何支持孩子的安全感與社交連結
照顧者如何在日常互動中支持嬰幼兒健康成長
如果您正在照顧嬰幼兒、支持嬰幼兒照護團隊，或希望更深入了解如何透過日常照護建立安全、關愛的關係，這場講座將帶給您實用且有啟發的內容。

名額有限，歡迎今天就報名！
報名連結：https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pitc-20260722-tickets-1991492253941?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Dreaming of a career that shapes the future and makes an impact? When Black & Brown children see educators who look like them, futures change.

Whether you're a high school student planning your future or an adult looking for a fresh start, Children's Council's free Black & BIPOC ECE Pre-Apprenticeship Program can help you take the next step toward a meaningful career working with children and families.

Learn more through the link in the comments below.

Children’s Council recently honored past leaders, child care champions and dedicated staff who have shaped our organization over the last 50 plus years by unveiling our Children’s Council Leadership Recognition Wall. This wall celebrates past CEOs, Board Chairs, child care providers and community champions and our exemplary staff.

It serves as a reminder of the people whose passion created this movement and continue to uplift San Francisco children, families and early care educators. We honor each individual whose vision, leadership and commitment helped to build the strong foundation that continues to advance our mission and impact today.

To the leaders on this wall: your legacy inspires us every day as we continue to build a future where every child can thrive.

Children’s Council of San Francisco is proud to announce that Denise Ma**ca has been appointed as Chief Philanthropy Officer effective July 1, 2026.

In this newly created role, Ma**ca will lead the development and ex*****on of a comprehensive, multi‑channel fundraising strategy to expand philanthropic revenue from individual, corporate, foundation and government sources.

Previously, Denise led the strategy and ex*****on of fundraising initiatives that advanced Bay Area Discovery Museum’s mission and has been rooted in San Francisco, with prior fundraising leadership roles at Founder's Pledge, SFMOMA and the San Francisco Symphony.

“As a San Francisco parent, I see every day how much families here rely on quality early care to thrive. Children's Council has been a cornerstone of that support for over 50 years, and I'm honored to join an organization whose mission is woven into the fabric of this city. I look forward to partnering with our donors, community members and civic leaders to ensure every San Francisco family has what they need to give their children the strongest possible start,” said Ma**ca.

Children’s Council's Incubator and Instructional Coaches Team recently attended the Count Play Explore (CPE) Institute in Fresno, joining partners across California to celebrate and strengthen early childhood STEAM learning. CPE is a statewide initiative that supports early educators in building confidence and skills to engage young children in STEAM through hands-on, inquiry-based learning experiences.

We were proud to showcase the work of our CPE cohort participants, especially Family Child Care (FCC) and Family, Friend and Neighbor (FFN) educators, who have been bringing STEAM concepts into their programs through hands-on exploration, inquiry and joyful learning. We also had the opportunity to engage in hands-on learning, where we explored creative STEAM experiences, experimented with materials and embraced the power of play and inquiry as learners ourselves.

Beatrice Gibson, Children’s Council’s Lead Instructional Coach, joined a panel discussion to share insights on supporting sustainable STEAM learning in family child care settings. We believe STEAM is important in early childhood because young children are natural explorers and problem-solvers. Through everyday curiosity and hands-on learning, educators help children build creativity, confidence and critical thinking skills.

Thank you to our educators for creating meaningful learning experiences for children and families!

We’re still feeling inspired after Children’s Council’s BizNest Incubator team’s presentation at last month’s California Association for the Education of Young Children (CAAEYC) Conference in Pasadena!

The BizNest Incubator team led a session on “Empowering Family Child Care Providers to Support Children with Disabilities,” sharing key legal guidance, including ADA requirements, inclusive practices and strategies for accessing resources, while emphasizing the importance of building trusting relationships with children and families. Through meaningful, open conversations and real-life scenarios, participants gained practical tools, compassionate insights and fresh perspectives.

We are grateful to be part of a community committed to supporting providers creating inclusive spaces where every child belongs.

Children's Council invites families to a free virtual workshop on Thursday, May 28 at 6pm to learn more about early education and the resources available in San Francisco.

This workshop will be held in Spanish via Zoom and is designed for families who live or work in San Francisco and have children aged 0 to 13.

Register in the comments below.

Children's Council invita a las familias a un taller virtual gratuito el jueves, 28 de mayo a las 6pm para aprender más sobre la educación temprana y los recursos disponibles en San Francisco.

Este taller se llevará a cabo en español a través de Zoom y está diseñado para familias que viven o trabajan en San Francisco y tienen hijos de 0 a 13 años.

Regístrate en los comentarios de abajo.

Whether you're a high school student planning your future or an adult looking for a fresh start, Children's Council's free Black and BIPOC ECE Pre-Apprenticeship Program can help you take the next step toward a meaningful career working with children and families.

Representation matters. A child’s future can start with seeing someone who looks like them. You can be the educator a child remembers forever and shape futures, inspire confidence and create change.

Learn more through the link in the comments below.