Parenting Support

Once a city where families thrived and kids played in most every neighborhood, San Francisco now has less children (less than 15%) within its borders than any city in America. A recent study reveals that a third of all the city’s families do not make enough to meet their needs for food, housing and childcare without assistance. And while maternal and child health is improving overall, African Americans still suffer disproportionately from many health hazards. In an increasingly difficult city for many families to survive, the Church extends her life as a family to others.

Health & Support Venues

Through resource networking among churches and agencies, parents can be connected to important health and family resources, alongside other parents who share their struggles. For example, at our church-based health fairs, Latino moms and dads are instructed by promotoras (family-based educators) from the county hospital to minimize the risk of diabetes among their relatives and friends. Through ministries like Kaleo, parents personally interact with nutritionists to alleviate obesity and minimize heart problems.

Project Magi

Taking place during the Christmas Season, Project Magi is a congregation-based gift-giving program that provides material assistance to families through local schools and family-service institutions. One of Project Magi’s primary partners is the school district’s pregnant minors high school program, where much parenting support is needed among the girls seeking to complete their secondary education. Through Project Magi, these young parents receive baby backpacks, strollers, diapers, clothing and other items critical to raising their infants. See the Photos