Organization: PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE
Mission: PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE STRENGTHENS THE COMMUNITY BY PROVIDING (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)CHILDREN, FAMILIES AND OLDER ADULTS THE SUPPORT AND TOOLS TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AND LEAD HEALTHY, STABLE LIVES.
Activities: EARLY LEARNING PROGRAM WE OPEN DOORS TO LEARNING, HEALTH, AND STABILITY FOR CHILDREN (PRENATAL TO ELEVEN YEARS OLD). WE CHANGE THE LIVES OF OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITY FOR HEALTHY GROWTH AND HIGH-QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM SO THEY CAN THRIVE. EARLY LEARNING CENTERS-OUR EIGHT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS PROVIDE CHILDREN (AGES 6 WEEKS TO 5 YEARS) FROM LOW-INCOME AND POVERTY-LEVEL FAMILIES, INCLUDING THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS, WITH A SAFE, NURTURING ENVIRONMENT WHERE THEY ARE CAN LEARN, SOCIALIZE, AND THRIVE. WE FUEL THAT GROWTH BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS MEALS (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)A HEALTHY MORNING AND AFTERNOON SNACK, AND LUNCH. THE EARLIEST YEARS FROM INFANCY TO PRESCHOOL FORM A CRITICAL GROWTH STAGE WHEN MORE THAN 80 PERCENT OF BRAIN DEVELOPMENT OCCURS. TO ACHIEVE OUR GOAL OF SECURING THE RIGHT TO OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY CHILD IN OUR COMMUNITY, WE CONCENTRATE OUR EARLY LEARNING EFFORTS ON THE NEIGHBORHOODS AND POPULATIONS THAT NEED IT MOSTTHERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS FOR TRAUMA -PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE IS KNOWN FOR EXCELLENCE IN ASSESSMENT AND CUSTOMIZED, TARGETED INTERVENTIONS FOR OUR CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED TRAUMA.SERVING CHILDREN EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS-TWO OF OUR EARLY LEARNING CENTERS ARE DEDICATED TO CHILDREN LIVING IN TRANSITIONAL OR EMERGENCY HOUSING.HIGH QUALITY CURRICULUM-WE PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY EARLY LEARNING CURRICULUM TAUGHT IN EACH OF OUR EARLY LEARNING CLASSROOMS FOR ALL AGES OF OUR CHILDREN: INFANTS, TODDLERS, AND PRESCHOOLERS.STEM FROM THE START-PENINSULA FAMILY SERVICE IS KNOWN FOR OUR STEM FROM THE START PROGRAM, BUILDING COMPREHENSIVE STEM CURRICULUM AND FULLY TRAINED TEACHERS FOR OUR CHILDREN FROM INFANTS THROUGH SCHOOL-AGE.SCHOOL-AGE AFTER SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS-WE EXTEND OUR PROGRAM TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AS WE PROVIDE OUR CLUB PROGRAM OF AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER LEARNING FOR CHILDREN AGES 5 TO 11 (KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE).FAMILY ENGAGEMENT- WE SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR CHILDREN AT HOME BY EDUCATING PARENTS ON HEALTHY PARENTING AND THE LATEST EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES. WE CONNECT FAMILIES TO PHYSICAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RESOURCES; WORK ONE-ON-ONE WITH PARENTS TO ENSURE THEIR NEEDS AS A FAMILY-UNIT ARE MET; AND EDUCATE PARENTS ON THE LATEST EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT TECHNIQUES SO THEY CAN NURTURE THEIR CHILDREN'S DEVELOPMENT DURING THE CRITICAL EARLY YEARS.
FINANCIAL EMPOWERMENTWE OPEN DOORS TO FINANCIAL EDUCATION, SERVICES, AND TOOLS. WE CHANGE LIVES BY EMPOWERING INDIVIDUALS TO TAKE CONTROL OF THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES. WE PROVIDE: FINANCIAL EDUCATION- FINANCIAL WORKSHOPS EDUCATE PARTICIPANTS ON BUDGETING, SPENDING HABITS, AND CREDIT BUILDING. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETE THESE WORKSHOPS BEFORE RECEIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT OR TOOLS. ACCESSIBLE AND AFFORDABLE LOANS- AFTER COMPLETING FINANCIAL EDUCATION, (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)WE PROVIDE PEOPLE WITH THE TOOLS TO REBUILD THEIR FINANCIAL FUTURES. THIS INCLUDES OFFERING LOW INTEREST AUTO LOAN OPTIONS, TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY TO PAY BUT HAVE LOW CREDIT SCORES, SUCH AS THE DRIVEFORWARD (AND DRIVEFORWARD ELECTRIC) VEHICLE LOAN PROGRAM WHICH ENABLES THE PURCHASE OF A QUALITY USED VEHICLE. BANKING ALTERNATIVES- INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL BANKING SERVICES CAN ACCESS TOOLS TO REBUILD THEIR CREDIT, SUCH AS ZERO-INTEREST SOCIAL LOANS (LENDING CIRCLES). IN ADDITION, WE OFFER A LOW-COST MONEY MANAGEMENT TOOL, A VISA PREPAID DEBIT CARD, TO HELP INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO BANK CHECKING ACCOUNTS. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS- THE SENIOR COMMUNITY SERVICE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM (SCSEP) PROVIDES TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES AND PAID INTERNSHIPS FOR ADULTS AGES 55+ TO RE-ENTER THE WORKFORCE.
OLDER ADULT SERVICESWE OPEN DOORS TO INDEPENDENCE, WELLNESS, AND ENGAGEMENT FOR OLDER ADULTS. WE CHANGE LIVES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OLDER INDIVIDUALS IN OUR COMMUNITY TO CONNECT AND THRIVE. WE PROVIDE: SENIOR PEER COUNSELING (SPC)- TRAINED VOLUNTEER COUNSELORS OFFER ONE-ON-ONE OR GROUP SUPPORT AND COMPANIONSHIP TO DIVERSE COMMUNITY MEMBERS (AGED 55+). THE PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES IN ENGLISH, MANDARIN, SPANISH, TAGALOG, AND TO OUR LGBTQ+ COMMUNITY. FAIR OAKS ADULT ACTIVITY CENTER- THE CENTER OFFERS MANY PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT EMPOWER OLDER ADULTS (CONTINUE ON SCHEDULE O)TO IMPROVE THEIR HEALTH, SOCIAL LIVES, AND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. PARTICIPANTS HAVE ACCESS TO A VARIETY OF GROUP SOCIAL ACTIVITIES, FITNESS CLASSES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, INFORMATION, AND ASSISTANCE. THEY MAY ALSO SHARE A NUTRITIOUS BREAKFAST AND LUNCH EACH DAY, AS WELL AS ACCESSING BIWEEKLY BROWN BAG LUNCHES AND BIWEEKLY GROCERIES. TECHNOLOGY-BASED SUPPORT- OLDER ADULTS CAN ACCESS ON-DEMAND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT USING A NEW DIGITAL APPLICATION. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT AND TRAINING TO ENABLE ACCESS TO THIS TECHNOLOGY. TRANSPORTATION- THE "GOT WHEELS" PROGRAM PROVIDES SUBSIDIZED, ON-DEMAND TAXI SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE ADULTS (70+) IN DALY CITY, COLMA, BRISBANE, SSF, SAN BRUNO, MILLBRAE, BURLINGAME, HALF MOON BAY, MONTARA, EL GRANADA AND MOSS BEACH. MEMBERS CAN GET SUBSIDIZED RIDES WITHIN THIS GEOGRAPHIC AREA AND TO THE SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT. DRIVERS ARE TRAINED TO PROVIDE "ARM IN ARM" SUPPORT AND VEHICLES ARE FULLY ACCESSIBLE FOR PASSENGERS.
NTEE category: Human Services
Secondary category: Youth Development