Strengthening our Coordinated System of Care: Family Resource Center and Early Care and Education Staff Reflect on a Year of Collaboration in Working Groups
Yesterday, DEC co-hosted a gathering with the San Francisco Public Library (SFPL), uniting Family Resource Centers (FRCs), Family Child Care (FCCs), and Early Care and Education (ECEs) providers to foster […]
Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for Early Childhood System of Care Integration Initiative
Early Childhood System of Care Integration Initiative: Family Resource Center Cross Sector Grants, Child and Family Connecting Point Grants The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood (DEC) announces its intent […]
The Joy of Effective Strategies: Celebrating Kindergarten Readiness with SFUSD
Yesterday, 70 early educators joined DEC and the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) for “The Joy of Effective Strategies,” an event to discuss and celebrate the positive and increasing […]
Press Release: The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood Invests $15 Million in Pathways Program to Strengthen Early Education Workforce
San Francisco – The Department of Early Childhood (DEC) is investing boldly in the future of early childhood education by launching its Early Educator Pathways Program. Over the next two […]
Celebrating remarkable milestones: Read DEC’s 2024 Annual Impact Report
The Department of Early Childhood is thrilled to announce the release of our 2024 Annual Impact Report. Every year has been exciting, but this year, we are celebrating a truly […]
DEC Announces Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for Access and Enrollment
Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) Access and Enrollment We are excited to announce that the Department of Early Childhood (DEC) has released a Requests for Grant Applications (RFGA) that prioritizes […]
Invested More in Our City’s Youngest Children than Ever Before
Our investments are not only historic, they are groundbreaking. San Francisco is investing more per capita in children 0-5 than any other municipality in the country!
Expanded Universal Developmental Screenings
DEC has prioritized expanding access to screenings through traditional screening locations and new partnerships. Screening rates have rebounded strongly since the pandemic.
Reaching More Families: Family Resource Centers
Family Resource Centers continued to increase the number of children and parents/caregivers served. Data shows that participation in Family Resource Center programs has a meaningful impact on family wellbeing.
Grew Workforce Compensation & Quality Investments
The Workforce Compensation Initiative is a landmark pay increase, now supporting more early childhood educators than ever in both Centers and Family Child Care Programs.