• Skip to main content
  • Skip to header right navigation
  • Skip to site footer
San Francisco Foster Youth Fund

San Francisco Foster Youth Fund

By raising funds and coordinating donations of goods, the SFFYF provides children with resources not available through DHS to meet the special needs of these children and their families.

  • About Us
  • FAQ
  • Grants
  • Scholarships
  • Events
  • News
  • Contact
DONATE

Grants

There’s more to life than simply surviving. Although state and federal foster care funding help cover basic needs, many important, enriching experiences aren’t covered by traditional funds. This discrepancy makes it extremely hard for youth in foster care to receive the same opportunities as their peers.

That’s where we step in. 

The SFFYF grant program covers overlooked expenses that can make all the difference when it comes to thriving over simply surviving. These funds make a tangible, positive impact socially, mentally, physically, and relationally. 

From covering summer camp fees and extracurricular expenses to making it possible for teens to attend school dances or even graduation, these grants nurture passions and skills, unlock access to new learning opportunities, and help strengthen relationships between individuals and their communities.

SFFYF awards grants in the following categories: camps, graduation, lessons, visits/travel, education, wellness, athletics/gym, dances, NMD expense, and technology. If a youth has a need we do our best to say yes every time. 


Claudia’s Story

“I found out about the San Francisco Foster Youth Fund (SFFYF) when I was 17 years old and I was in my most vulnerable time. My case manager told me how easy it was to apply for help, which was a blessing because I was working four jobs while attending high school. I did not have any financial support from my biological family, and I was in danger of experiencing homelessness after emancipating foster care. 

I was able to go to college, and thanks to SFFYF I was able to buy myself professional clothing for job interviews and cover bills that my jobs could not cover. SFFYF also helped me accomplish my dream of graduating from graduate school. 

Now I am a Social Worker working towards becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I am proud to be able to pay forward all the encouragement and support by being an SFFYF board member and being the best version of myself. I am the happiest I have ever been in my life: finally living and not just surviving.”

Subscribe to Our Email List

Receive an annual update on the children we serve as well as other updates about our work, and discover how you can best support youth in San Francisco’s foster care system.

"*" indicates required fields

Contact

admin@sffosteryouthfund.org

PO BOX 460086
San Francisco, CA 94146

Sitemap

Terms and Conditions

Privacy Policy

Contact Us

The San Francisco Foster Youth Fund is a 501(c)(3) non-profit as defined by the Internal Revenue Code, and complies with laws related to non-profit corporations.

The Fund has no paid staff members, and all tasks related to fundraising, decision-making, and provision of services are performed by an unpaid Board of Directors, or individual volunteers designated by the board.

501(c)(3) Tax ID #94-3048844

Copyright © 2023 · All Rights Reserved · Powered by babaLucas