We've missed you and can't wait to celebrate all you do for SFCASA's youth! You and a guest are invited to our Advocate Appreciation Party on Wednesday September 11th at 6:00 PM for dinner, drinks, raffles, and community! 

RSVP HERE

Thank you to all the CASAs, youth and community partners for coming out to SFCASA's first ever Picnic Day. It was a day filled with laughter, fun and togtherness. We look forward to seeing you at our next community event!

Annette Erdozainey always demonstrates kindness, perseverance, dedication and compassion as a CASA since being sworn in and being matched with a young person in November 2023. 

Her commitment, tenacity and amazing social-emotional skills have led to relationship building with the youth and every single stakeholder on the team.  That says so much since the assigned Social Worker changed 3 times!  

One of her notable achievements was advocating for and supporting her young person’s transition/move to a relative placement in Rhode Island this summer. At the same time she made an effort to drive to Tracy every 10 days to connect in person and maintain their growing bond.   

Annette consistently thinks outside of the box and collaborating as her Case Supervisor is a privilege and reminds me of what it means to truly show up for someone.  Also, Annette’s sense of humor always lightens the case challenges. 

Despite these challenges encountered along the way, Annette persevered, never faltering in her dedication and advocacy.   Through her enormous efforts, Annette has cultivated a unique and meaningful relationship with her assigned youth, that will surely have a lasting impact that extends into the future. 

As an organization, we are profoundly grateful for the countless hours, miles traveled, and emotional investment that Annette has contributed toward the well-being of the youth she serves.  She exemplifies what it means to be an outstanding CASA and, more importantly, a remarkable human being. Thank you, Annette, for your remarkable service and unwavering commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of others. 

Everyone has so much fun on the sailboat! CASAs and youth will enjoy a morning learning how to sail, about 2 hours of sand afterwards will be treated to a yummy lunch on the docks. Please consider joining us on September 21st for a special day on the bay. We sail for about 2 hours and lunch will be provided after.

If you are interested please email siera@sfcasa.org. SFCASA can also provide transportation options.

Email sue@sfcasa.org for information

• Students often need support with back to school clothing, haircuts & styling and school supplies. Please take advantage of the many grants available to CASAs and Foster Youth to set your student up for success.

• Make sure you have contacted the Foster Youth Liaison for your assigned youth's school districts (SFUSD is Shira Andron @ sandron@sfusd.org).

• Have they had their physical exams for school and/or if the youth wants to play sports?

• Extra-curricular activities and club information: is your student interested in joining? Do they have what they need?

• Before and After school care access? Foster Youth have priority enrollment!

Youth in foster care are often several grade levels behind their peers. Intensive, remedial academic support can bolster a student’s confidence in the school setting and enable them to catch up to their classmates.

Andrameda Math Partners 

All our tutoring is free, and our goal is to serve middle and high school students from low-income families. 

Open Registration for our Fall Tutoring Semester (8/26/24 - 12/13/23) Open now! For any new students who might be interested in registering for our fall tutoring session, they can fill out the following Open Registration form for new AMP students:

• Andromeda Math Partners - New Student Registration Form (in English)
• Andromeda Math Partners - New Student Registration Form (in Spanish)

Learn To Be Tutoring

Learn to Be is a free remote tutoring service that supports students in grades K-12 in math, reading, writing, and English. All of the tutoring is done through an online classroom platform by volunteer tutors. Once enrolled, a student’s caregiver (or CASA) can have access to a portal that shares the attendance record of the youth, the post-session evaluations, and tutor notes. All tutors who are 18 or older are fully background-checked and receive support from the LTB tutor online community.

SF ILSP serves young people between the ages of 16 and 21 who have been in foster care or the juvenile justice system as they prepare for adulthood and independence. We offer a variety of group and individualized services to support our young people’s pursuit of their education, employment, and life goals. To refer a youth ILSP please contact siera@sfcasa.org.

3rd Street Youth Center & Clinic is excited to announce our SAFE SEX SUMMER Pt. 2 on Wednesday, August 21st at the Southeast Community Center (SECC) on 1500 Evans Avenue from 3 – 6 PM. You and your youth come join us for free food, games, swag, raffle prizes, and plenty of resources to keep our youth informed and engaged in good sexual health practices. 

Smart Money Coaching provides free, confidential, one-on-one financial guidance. The program is available to anyone living, working or receiving services in San Francisco, regardless of citizenship status. Our coaches are fluent in Spanish, with additional translation services as requested.  Register here.

Please be sure to complete the confidentiality and conflict of interest forms specific to your current case if you haven't already. You should have been emailed the links; however, you may also access them in Advocate Link. Please email advocatelink@sfcasa.org with any questions.

If you are looking to give a sweet gift to friends or family, please consider shopping at The Freedom Shop on Etsy. All products are handmade by survivors of Human Trafficking and 100% of the proceeds go towards employment for survivors of Human Trafficking. Around 80% of all survivors have experienced the foster care system, and pathways to economic independence are critical for their well-being and success.