Children's Council of San Francisco

Earlier this month, Children’s Council's advocacy team joined our partners at the California Child Care Resource and Referral Network and Thriving Families CA (TFC) Foundation as well as child care advocates from across California and the nation at the Child Care Aware of America Symposium in Washington DC. During the symposium's advocacy day, we had a chance to meet with our federal representative’s offices to discuss the importance of federal child care funding and the impact it has on our children and families.

In celebration of National Black Child Development Week, Children's Council invites you to dream forward with us as we envision a world where Black children are exposed to Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) as young as 0 to 5 years old! Join BCDI-San Francisco for the Black Parent and Provider Town Hall on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:30pm. Immerse yourself in fun STEAM-themed activities and workshops on nutrition, healthy living and effective community-building strategies centered in joy and empowerment. 🧸 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. Funding for this project provided by the San Francisco Department of Early Childhood and sponsored by Children’s Council of San Francisco. This free event is open to all (regardless of cultural background) that have a vested interest in supporting, uplifting and affirming Black children. RSVP through the link in the comments below. #NBCDW2026 #DreamForwardActNow

Children's Council is pleased to welcome new Associate Board members Michele Wang and Jane Nguyen-Cady! Michelle is a finance professional with an MBA from NYU Stern and holds a Master's degree in Finance, with experience spanning startups, venture capital and global companies. She is dedicated to expanding the reach of Children’s Council so that all San Francisco families and educators have the resources they need to thrive. Jane works as a Operations & Development Manager at International Children Assistance Network. She holds a Master's of Art in Asian American Studies as well as a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies emphasizing in Economics from San Francisco State University. Jane is also currently working on receiving a second Master's in Early Childhood Education at San Francisco State University. Welcome Michelle and Jane!  

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Children's Council is pleased to welcome Abigail Pañares to the team! With a foundation in arts administration, Abigail has served at a range of creative organizations, including American Conservatory Theater, San Francisco (A.C.T.), Z Space, SF Urban Film Fest and Playwrights Foundation, bringing a deep appreciation for storytelling in all its forms.   In this role, Abigail will be instrumental in driving brand awareness with both internal staff and external partners. She will focus on Children’s Council’s narrative through conception and production of branded materials and ensuring digital and creative authentically represents the organization and our programs.   Inspired by her mother’s work as a child care provider and now as a new parent herself, she is excited to support San Francisco families and the providers who do the essential and sacred work of caring for them.   Welcome, Abigail!

Children's Council is pleased to welcome new Associate Board members Carina Hinton and Lucy Cline Van Tuyle! Carina is an Account Manager at Keadjian Associates, advising Fortune 500 companies on stakeholder engagement and communications. She graduated Phi Beta Kappa, Magna Cum Laude from UC Berkeley, with Honors and a Bachelor of Arts degree in History. She is passionate about education as empowerment and is excited to make a different in the communities Children's Council serves. Lucy is an early childhood educator at the Cypress School of San Francisco in The Presidio. She recently returned to San Francisco after getting her Master's at King's College in London in International Child Rights and Development. She strives to bring awareness and momentum to the power of children’s rights every day inside and outside of the classroom. Welcome Carina and Lucy!

In honor of Provider Appreciation Day, we asked Children's Council staff about a provider that has had an impact on them or their child. Read more on our blog through the link in the comments below. #providerappreciationday

Join the SF Pregnancy Family Village every 2nd Saturday at the Bayview YMCA on Saturday, May 9 from 12-3pm for a free event celebrating birth, families and community. The event includes live music, art, yoga, massages, haircuts and a free lunch from 12-1pm. Families will also have access to clinical care, maternity clothes, a labor & birth circle, Fatherhood Lounge and post-partum support.💙 Families who are pregnant or postpartum can also receive a free Lyft ride if they live in the city of San Francisco. Please email info@sfpregnancyfamilyvillage.org for details. Learn more about the event through the link in the comments below.

We are proud to announce the promotion of Ruben Pimentel to Senior Director of Outreach & Communications. This advancement reflects both Ruben’s exceptional performance and the growing strategic importance of Children’s Council’s outreach, public relations and overall communications functions. With over 25 years of leadership experience across marketing, outreach, events and communications, Ruben will continue to head these vital efforts for the organization.   In this expanded role, Ruben will lead public relations, crisis communications and internal communications, all areas that play an essential role in strengthening organizational alignment, responsiveness and overall impact. We are excited to elevate him into this expanded leadership role and look forward to the continued growth and impact of Children’s Council’s work under his guidance.   Congratulations, Ruben!

In honor of AANHPI Heritage Month, we’re spotlighting Maria Luz Torre, Parent Voices San Francisco Organizer at Children’s Council of San Francisco, whose 30+ years of advocacy have helped shape access to child care for families across San Francisco and beyond. Grounded in the Filipino value of Bayanihan, working together for the good of the community, Maria has organized alongside parents to drive real change, from securing billions in funding to advancing policies like Baby Prop C. Watch her story below, and visit the link in the comments to read more about her impact. #aanhpiheritagemonth