1390 Market Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 554-8429

http://www.ahwg.net

Steering Committee Member

The Adolescent Health Working Group is a public/private community collaborative that works with health care providers, administrators, policy makers, and youth advocates to ensure that youth have unimpeded access to high quality health services. The AHWG provides trainings and workshops on a variety of adolescent health issues throughout the year, an Annual Provider’s Gathering, and many useful workbooks, pocket cards, and posters for providers.

880 Bryant St # 200
San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 553-1706

http://www.sfgov.org/adultprobation

Steering Committee Member

Adult Probation Services provides supervision and assistance to individuals on probation to achieve positive outcomes for the probationer, victims of crime and the community of the City and County of San Francisco. APS assists probationers to successfully end supervision by completing the mandates of probation; risk and needs assessment tools are utilized to determine the case management plan for each offender.  APS works collaboratively with all stakeholders to provide the services and programs necessary for offender success.

333 Valencia Street, Suite 320
San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 487-0691

http://www.atthecrossroads.org

Steering Committee Member

Provides outreach services and basic supplies such as food, clothing, toiletries, harm reduction materials and other necessities to homeless youth and young adults in San Francisco. The program strives to help youth to create a realistic plan of action for themselves, focusing on setting goals in gradual stages.

1380 Howard Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

http://www.sfdph.org

Steering Committee Member

The San Francisco Behavioral Health Plan offers a full range of specialty Behavioral health services provided by a culturally diverse network of community Behavioral health programs, clinics and private psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists and community clinics. Most people seeking behavioral health services need only basic counseling services. For those who are in need of more extensive treatment, the S.F. Behavioral Health Plan offers an array of services.

1390 Market Street, Suite 900
San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 554-8990

http://www.dcyf.org

Steering Committee Member

DCYF is the arm within city government focused exclusively on ensuring that young people—ages 0 through 24—become healthy, productive, and valued community members. It creates innovative partnerships with government and the community, promotes policies and a shared agenda, and funds community-based organizations for youth programs. Program areas and funding include: transitional youth, health and wellness, violence response, early childcare and education, family support, out of school time, school partnerships, youth employment, and youth empowerment. TAYSF is housed at DCYF.

170 Otis Street
San Francisco, CA 94103

(415) 557-5000

http://www.sfhsa.org

Steering Committee Member

The City and County of San Francisco Human Services Agency (HSA) helps people who are disadvantaged or in crisis obtain the resources they need to realize their human potential, within the context of family and community. HSA’s programs include employment and training (One-Stop centers, CalWORKs, Welfare-to-Work programs); family and children’s welfare (foster care, adoption, child protective services, court dependency, family preservation); financial assistance (CAAP, SSI); health and nutrition (food stamps, Medi-Cal); and housing and homeless services.

2601 Mission Street, Suite 606
San Francisco, CA 94110

(415) 282-7494

http://www.itopsf.org

Steering Committee Member

The ITOP Interagency Council is a collaborative effort of Support for Families of Children with Disabilities and JVS (Jewish Vocational Service). The focus is improving the transitions outcomes for youth with disabilities. They do this through full inclusion of the broader community comprised of consumers, family members, youth, community based organizations and agencies in the city that are currently involved with helping youth with disabilities access housing, employment recreation and independent living skills.

77 Geary Street, Suite 401
San Francisco, CA 94108

(415) 391-3600

http://www.jvs.org

Steering Committee Member

A non-profit, non-sectarian agency that operates programs designed to meet the employment-related needs of the community. The transition programs and job seeking skills training provides special outreach and placement assistance to youth with disabilities. The Self-Sufficiency Project for Youth- with SED (severe emotional disabilities) includes 36-week WRP job skills/career exploration class as well as the Summer REACH Program, a customer-service skills, soft skills and computer skills training course for SED youth ages 17-23 who are either in high school or out of school. The program also provides intensive one-on-one supported employment, job placement, and job coaching to students in the program. The Workforce Investment Act Youth Employment Program- serves out-of-school youth with disabilities ages 18-21.

1150 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA

(415) 673-0911

http://www.larkinstreetyouth.org

Steering Committee Member

Larkin Street provides extensive services for 12-24 year olds who are homeless. Its to create a continuum of services that inspires youth to move beyond the street. Services include: emergency shelter, transitional and permanent housing, health services, case management, job training, etc.

1 Dr. Carlton B.Goodlett Place, Room 448
San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 554-6969

http://www.oewd.org

Steering Committee Member

OEWD provides job training and workforce development to TAY and SF residents who experience multiple barriers to employment. OEWD’s mission is to support the ongoing economic vitality of San Francisco. It provides city-wide leadership for workforce development, business attraction and retention, neighborhood commercial revitalization, international business and development planning.

Fort Mason, Building 102
San Francisco, CA 94123

(415) 928-7322

http://www.sfcc.org

Steering Committee Member

An educational and career readiness program for young adults ages 18-26 who are out of school and unemployed. Offers pre-GED classes for young adults with academic skills below 8th grade level, GED prep classes, a Corps to College program, ESL classes, a family life course for new members. Career development classes for Corps members begin in their 10th month in the program.

114 Sansome St, Suite 800
San Francisco, CA 94124

(415) 955-5790

http://www.sfschoolalliance.org

Steering Committee Member

The San Francisco School Alliance (the Alliance) is an independent, non-profit organization that builds partnerships, raises money, and advocates for policies to ensure that every student, in every classroom, in every public school in San Francisco receives a world-class education.

The Alliance is one of a growing number of civic organizations nationwide working to guide and support the improvement agendas of their local school districts. As such, the Alliance works with the leadership of San Francisco Unified School District to identify challenges and opportunities facing the city's schools. In close partnership with district leaders, we develop strategic initiatives and engage expert teams of parent, business, community, philanthropic and higher education leaders. We hold the district accountable to measurable results and provide the highest standards of efficiency, accountability, and oversight for private support of San Francisco's public schools.

School Alliance is TAY SF's fiscal sponsor - they provide administrative & human resource support for the initiative.

832 Folsom Street, Suite #700
San Francisco, CA 94107

(415) 703-8800

http://www.cywd.org

Provides employment, leadership, and advocacy program run entirely by and for young women who, in the wake of experiencing incarceration and life on the streets, are working to end generational cycles of incarceration and poverty.

459 Vienna Street
San Francisco, CA 94112

(415) 239-0161

http://www.colemanadvocates.org

A community organization of parents, youth, and family advocates working together to make San Francisco a better place for all children. Youth Making a Change (Y-MAC) is their citywide group of high school students who speak up for youth rights and run campaigns that make their schools and communities a better place for all. Coleman Advocates is the lead agency for the Family Budget Coalition, a city-wide advocacy network to ensure that children, youth and their families are prioritized in the annual city budget process.

1801 Vicente Street
San Francisco, CA 94116

(415) 681-3211

http://www.edgewood.org

Offers a broad range of services to help children and families at home, in schools, and in the community. When abused, neglected, and troubled youth require more comprehensive care than their family or school can provide, their Intensive Services help children and teens to heal and reconnect with a safe, loving family whenever possible.

70 Oak Grove Street
San Francisco, CA 94107

415-734-3310

http://www.fivekeyscharter.org

Five Keys Charter School has been an innovator in providing educational opportunities for transitional aged youth, WIA youth, offenders and ex-offenders that want to turn their lives around. We offer traditionally underserved students the opportunity to restart their education, gain job skills, earn a high school diploma (or GED) and pursue goals of post-secondary education, employment and positive re-entry into the community. Students can attend classes daily or study through independent study contracts. This year, the Five Keys’ three schools will serve over 4,000 students with an average of 400 students attending daily.
 

1696 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117

(415) 565-1941

http://www.homelessyouthalliance.org

They have a Drop-In Center (415-565-1942) that provides food, bathrooms, phones, and computers with internet access. Helps clients address other basic needs, including getting identification. Case management also available. Mental health counseling also provided through an on-site psychologist. HYA also provides street-outreach services and weekly workshops on physical and mental health. They maintain a needle exchange service at 584 Cole Street.

221 Main Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94105
(At the main offices of the United Way Bay Area)

(415) 808-4435

http://www.heysf.org

HEY is a collaborative of current and former foster youth, as well as public, private, and nonprofit agencies in the Bay Area working together to improve opportunities for youth leaving the foster care system. They serve as an information hub for the local community on current and former foster care youth issues. The HEY Youth Advocacy Board is a one-year leadership and advocacy program for former foster youth. Board members receive training in public speaking and policy, and have the chance to make real change for other foster youth.

3310 Geary Blvd.
San Francisco, CA 94118

(415) 668-2622

http://www.huckleberryyouth.org

The Huckleberry Youth Program was founded on the belief that adolescence is a dynamic and challenging time of life. Their mission is to educate, inspire, and support underserved youth to develop healthy life choices, to maximize their potential, and to realize their dreams. Since 1967, they have accomplished this by providing San Francisco and Marin youth and their families with a network of services and opportunities by caring peers and adults.

http://www.hunterspointfamily.org

The Hunters Point Family (HPF) is a grass-roots, community-based, youth development agency that provides holistic educational, social, and enrichment programs to youth and their families living in the primarily African American Bayview Hunters Point community of San Francisco. The mission of The Hunters Point Family is to prepare youth to become independent, strong, and productive adults through comprehensive support services that empower them to develop their full potential.

221 Main Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94105
(At the main offices of the United Way Bay Area)

(415) 861-5627

http://www.jobsforyouth.net

Jobs for Youth streamlines the process for employers to list opportunities for youth and for youth to search for private sector employment.

1254 Market Street, 3rd floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

(415) 863-3762

http://www.lsc-sf.org

This organization provides free legal representation for children and their families. The HOPE program assists families in which a parent, guardian or child is HIV Positive by providing case management, family support activities and legal assistance with joint guardianship. The Guardianship program assists children in obtaining legal guardianship with a family member or other committed adult when they are unable to continue living with a parent.

127 Collingwood Street
San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 703-6150

http://www.lyric.org

Provides peer support, education, leadership development, and recreation services for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning youth. Offers daily after-school drop-in activities, weekly rap groups, job training, HIV prevention/education workshops, women’s health workshops, socials, and academic tutoring.

http://www.ymcasf.org/UrbanServices

1715 Yosemite Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94124

(415) 822-3491

http://www.ycdjobs.org

Provides job readiness training, placement, and referrals for students enrolled in GED programs and others. They also provide self-sufficiency counseling.

200 Pine Street, Suite 300
San Francisco, CA 94014

(415) 543-3379

http://www.ylc.org

This non-profit public interest law firm works on problems in the foster care and juvenile justice systems (not individual cases). Call them if you have information about problems within these systems. They may be able to use information that you give them to improve either system. They also provide referrals for offices that work directly with current and former foster youth.

P.O. Box 27278
San Francisco, CA 94127

(415) 242-1647

http://www.ytecsf.org

YTEC serves San Francisco juvenile offender’s aged 14-18 who have a history of drug or alcohol abuse or mental illness. Most live in single-parent low-income households and many have been in and out-of-home placements including foster care. The mission of YTEC is to promote the long-term health, academic, economic and social well being of juvenile offenders and their families by breaking the cycle of poverty, substance abuse, and incarceration.