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Happy Holidays to our Kinship Caregivers, The Kinship Staff Invite you to come celebrate with us.
We Are Having a Party!!
where: Eco Center at Heron Head Park
32 Jennings St, San Francisco, CA 94124
When: Friday December 13,2019
Time: 11am- 1pm
We will provide the holiday meal.
You're welcome to bring a dessert..
RSVP: Call your resource coordinator
LaToya @ 4156507604 or Charlene @ 4156823280
Our Holiday Wish for You,
Comfort in those difficult days
Smiles when sadness intrudes
Rainbows to follow the clouds
Laughter to kiss your lips
Sunsets to warm your heart
Hugs when spirit sag
Beauty for your eyes to see
Friendship to brighten your being
Faith so that you can believe
Confidence for when you doubt
Courage to accept what you can and cannot do
Patience to accept the truth
Love to complete your life.
-Unknown Quotes
Soul of a Nation:
Art in the Age of Black Power 1963–1983
There is an exhibition, happening at the De Young, from November 9, 2019 to March 15, 2020. It is called…
“Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983.”
This internationally acclaimed exhibition, organized by Tate Modern, celebrates art made by Black artists during two pivotal decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both public and private discourse. The de Young’s presentation includes a focus on Bay Area artists whose work promoted personal and cultural pride, collective solidarity and empowerment, and political and social activism.
Entrance to the entire Museum, will free to all Bay Area Residents, on every Saturday during the run of the exhibition. Be prepared to show you are a resident of the Bay Area. (Driver’s license or postmarked envelope)
**************** There will also be these special programs on each Saturday:*****************
November 23…Live Jazz
Beginning at 1pm
December 7th…Make your own drum workshop
Beginning at 12pm
December 14th…Film: “Reaffirm Right to Gather”
Beginning at 11am.
December 21st…Film: “Rainbow Black” poet Sarah W. Fabio.
Beginning at 12pm.
December 28th …Interactive cut and Sew Workshop
With Julian Prince Dash, beginning at 12pm.
December 28th …A Master Class in Mural History
With Jim Prigoff, beginning at 12pm.
If you want to attend these special programs, call de Young to for ticket information: 415-750-3600 or you can also reserve up to four tickets on online. Just go to the Museum website: deyoung.famsf.org/exhibitions.
I hope you and your family are able to attend and enjoy this exciting event. Lois.
We Are Having a Party!!
where: Eco Center at Heron Head Park
32 Jennings St, San Francisco, CA 94124
When: Friday December 13,2019
Time: 11am- 1pm
We will provide the holiday meal.
You're welcome to bring a dessert..
RSVP: Call your resource coordinator
LaToya @ 4156507604 or Charlene @ 4156823280
Our Holiday Wish for You,
Comfort in those difficult days
Smiles when sadness intrudes
Rainbows to follow the clouds
Laughter to kiss your lips
Sunsets to warm your heart
Hugs when spirit sag
Beauty for your eyes to see
Friendship to brighten your being
Faith so that you can believe
Confidence for when you doubt
Courage to accept what you can and cannot do
Patience to accept the truth
Love to complete your life.
-Unknown Quotes
Soul of a Nation:
Art in the Age of Black Power 1963–1983
There is an exhibition, happening at the De Young, from November 9, 2019 to March 15, 2020. It is called…
“Soul of a Nation: Art in the Age of Black Power 1963-1983.”
This internationally acclaimed exhibition, organized by Tate Modern, celebrates art made by Black artists during two pivotal decades when issues of race and identity dominated and defined both public and private discourse. The de Young’s presentation includes a focus on Bay Area artists whose work promoted personal and cultural pride, collective solidarity and empowerment, and political and social activism.
Entrance to the entire Museum, will free to all Bay Area Residents, on every Saturday during the run of the exhibition. Be prepared to show you are a resident of the Bay Area. (Driver’s license or postmarked envelope)
**************** There will also be these special programs on each Saturday:*****************
November 23…Live Jazz
Beginning at 1pm
December 7th…Make your own drum workshop
Beginning at 12pm
December 14th…Film: “Reaffirm Right to Gather”
Beginning at 11am.
December 21st…Film: “Rainbow Black” poet Sarah W. Fabio.
Beginning at 12pm.
December 28th …Interactive cut and Sew Workshop
With Julian Prince Dash, beginning at 12pm.
December 28th …A Master Class in Mural History
With Jim Prigoff, beginning at 12pm.
If you want to attend these special programs, call de Young to for ticket information: 415-750-3600 or you can also reserve up to four tickets on online. Just go to the Museum website: deyoung.famsf.org/exhibitions.
I hope you and your family are able to attend and enjoy this exciting event. Lois.
December 2019
Mondays
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (In Chinese) - 10-week program starts today (Meets on Mondays)!
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 620
Learn new ways to manage your child’s behavior. Help your child to be successful at home and school. Program is free and earn a certificate of completion. Lunch and childcare are provided. Contact: Jessica Huang at 415-680-8927.
Kinship Support and Quilting Group
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 620 Conference Room
Drop in group support group, all kinship caregivers are welcome. Facilitators are Eddie Mae Luckett and Catherine Sherman.
Mother’s Group
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Hunters Point East, 73 Northridge SFHDC Office, Every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
Moms come out and participate in fun activities, learn parenting skills, and self-care. Moms identify with one another and support each other. To learn more about this support group, contact Sherlynn Thurman at (415) 745-0981.
Family Resource Center Drop In
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 610. (Tuesdays by Appointment Only, Thursdays closed for Food Bank)
No appointment necessary. Enjoy a beverage, an assigned duty worker can help find resources and information, relax in the family lounge, or use a computer.
Tuesdays
Play and Learn - Jugando y Aprendiendo – En Espanol
10:00 am – 12 noon, Bayview Plaza, Suite 610 Playroom
Una clase divertida con música, cuentos y juegos entre padres e hijos con un
centrarse en el lenguaje temprano y el desarrollo de habilidades motoras. Brindamos salud
¡Aperitivos y un espacio divertido para todos! Para padres con bebés y niños pequeños de 1 año a 3 años.
Todos los martes (en español). Comuníquese con Francisco al (415) 725-0758.
Wednesdays
Kinship Support Group in Spanish. Grupo de Apoyo para Latinos – En Espanol.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Family Room
Llevar un plato para compatir y habla racerca de su familia con otros de habla hispana cuidador familia. Leticia Jaime (415) 533-7795.
Play and Learn
11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Bayview Library 5075 Third Street, Classes held on 1st, 3rd, and 4th (& 5th if applicable) Wednesdays of the month.
Interactive class where parents can bond with their children as they learn, sing, craft, and play together. For information please contact
Sherlynn Thurman (415) 745-0981. For Chinese, call Jessica Huang at (415) 680-8927.
Men’s Group – En Espanol
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, Suite 610, Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
A group of men dedicated to the concept of group support with leadership shared by all. Our mission is to build community and positive friendships by sharing our life experiences and concerns with other men. Facilitated in Spanish. Contact Francisco Ferrer for further details at (415) 725-0758.
Family Resource Center Drop In
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 610. (Tuesdays by Appointment Only, Thursdays closed for Food Bank)
No appointment necessary. Enjoy a beverage, an assigned duty worker can help find resources and information, relax in the family lounge, or use a computer.
Thursdays
Edgewood Food Bank:
Every Thursday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Enrolled families can pick up a box at 1801 Vicente San Francisco. No lines. No Identification. No hassle, but you must be enrolled. Boxes include meat, cheese, vegetables, fruits, pasta, rice, beans, and canned goods.
Please remember to bring your own bag to Food Bank. Contact Luis Garcia at LGarcia@edgewood.org for more information and to enroll a family. All Edgewood families are eligible! All Edgewood families are eligible!
Hayward Kinship Support Group @ Lincoln Child Center.
Every Thursday from 10:00am-11:30am. 111 Review Way, Hayward, CA
Call (510) 273-4700 for more information.
Drop in group support group, all kinship caregivers are welcome. For Edgewood East Bay Kinship families in South Alameda County.
Edgewood Cooking Class
Every Thursday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Joseph Lee Park, 1395 Mendell St., SF 94124
Free cooking class for parents and caregivers. A hands-on approach to international cuisine. Learn culinary techniques, prepare and try new dish from many cultures, learn about positive nutrition for the whole family, receive a complimentary food box. Bilingual Spanish/English class.
For more information contact Francisco Ferrer
(415) 7250758
Asian Parent Support Group in Cantonese.
10:30 am-12:00 pm, Joseph Lee Park, 1395 Mendell St., SF 94124
Support group for Cantonese speaking parents and caregivers. Please contact Jessica (415) 680-8927 for more information.
Fridays
Family Resource Center Drop In
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 610. (Tuesdays by Appointment Only, Thursdays closed for Food Bank)
No appointment necessary. Enjoy a beverage, an assigned duty worker can help find resources and information, relax in the family lounge, or use a computer.
The Wellness Circle – HOW TO BECOME STRESS-LESS
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, First Friday of the Month, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco.
Learn about stress coping skills via a series of sessions held once a month. This month will cover the topics:
“What is Stress?” - “How to use Forgiveness and Gratitude to ease it” – “How forgiving ourselves, can bring ease to our stress”.
We have many ways of coping, ways we may not think of as a way of coping. Find out and attend this fabulous series on becoming Stress-Less.
Takes place on the 1st Friday of each month. Contact Lois, Kinship Navigator-
Email: loisk@edgewood.org. Office: 415-682-3256. Cell: 415-317-6709
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Brunch & Learn
East Bay and San Francisco
Ask your case manager for more information.
Kinship Respite – For Relative caregivers enrolled in the Kinship Program. Respite gives caregivers a break and kinship youth a chance to learn and have fun together. Call Luis for more information. (415) 680-5658 | lgarcia@edgewood.org
Cake4Kids.org is a non-profit organization that bakes and delivers custom birthday cakes for underserved children. As a Kinship caregiver you can have Cake4Kids bake your child’s next birthday cake for free! Place your order in at least 4 weeks in advance through our website iKinship.org and you can pick up the cake at one of our locations: 3801 Third Street, Suite 610, San Francisco, CA 94124 –-or—2380 Salvio Street, Suite 100, Concord, CA 94520
Triple P – Positive Parenting Program (In Chinese) - 10-week program starts today (Meets on Mondays)!
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 620
Learn new ways to manage your child’s behavior. Help your child to be successful at home and school. Program is free and earn a certificate of completion. Lunch and childcare are provided. Contact: Jessica Huang at 415-680-8927.
Kinship Support and Quilting Group
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 620 Conference Room
Drop in group support group, all kinship caregivers are welcome. Facilitators are Eddie Mae Luckett and Catherine Sherman.
Mother’s Group
3:00 pm – 4:00 pm, Hunters Point East, 73 Northridge SFHDC Office, Every 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month
Moms come out and participate in fun activities, learn parenting skills, and self-care. Moms identify with one another and support each other. To learn more about this support group, contact Sherlynn Thurman at (415) 745-0981.
Family Resource Center Drop In
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 610. (Tuesdays by Appointment Only, Thursdays closed for Food Bank)
No appointment necessary. Enjoy a beverage, an assigned duty worker can help find resources and information, relax in the family lounge, or use a computer.
Tuesdays
Play and Learn - Jugando y Aprendiendo – En Espanol
10:00 am – 12 noon, Bayview Plaza, Suite 610 Playroom
Una clase divertida con música, cuentos y juegos entre padres e hijos con un
centrarse en el lenguaje temprano y el desarrollo de habilidades motoras. Brindamos salud
¡Aperitivos y un espacio divertido para todos! Para padres con bebés y niños pequeños de 1 año a 3 años.
Todos los martes (en español). Comuníquese con Francisco al (415) 725-0758.
Wednesdays
Kinship Support Group in Spanish. Grupo de Apoyo para Latinos – En Espanol.
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Family Room
Llevar un plato para compatir y habla racerca de su familia con otros de habla hispana cuidador familia. Leticia Jaime (415) 533-7795.
Play and Learn
11:00 am – 12:30 pm, Bayview Library 5075 Third Street, Classes held on 1st, 3rd, and 4th (& 5th if applicable) Wednesdays of the month.
Interactive class where parents can bond with their children as they learn, sing, craft, and play together. For information please contact
Sherlynn Thurman (415) 745-0981. For Chinese, call Jessica Huang at (415) 680-8927.
Men’s Group – En Espanol
6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, Suite 610, Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month.
A group of men dedicated to the concept of group support with leadership shared by all. Our mission is to build community and positive friendships by sharing our life experiences and concerns with other men. Facilitated in Spanish. Contact Francisco Ferrer for further details at (415) 725-0758.
Family Resource Center Drop In
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 610. (Tuesdays by Appointment Only, Thursdays closed for Food Bank)
No appointment necessary. Enjoy a beverage, an assigned duty worker can help find resources and information, relax in the family lounge, or use a computer.
Thursdays
Edgewood Food Bank:
Every Thursday 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm.
Enrolled families can pick up a box at 1801 Vicente San Francisco. No lines. No Identification. No hassle, but you must be enrolled. Boxes include meat, cheese, vegetables, fruits, pasta, rice, beans, and canned goods.
Please remember to bring your own bag to Food Bank. Contact Luis Garcia at LGarcia@edgewood.org for more information and to enroll a family. All Edgewood families are eligible! All Edgewood families are eligible!
Hayward Kinship Support Group @ Lincoln Child Center.
Every Thursday from 10:00am-11:30am. 111 Review Way, Hayward, CA
Call (510) 273-4700 for more information.
Drop in group support group, all kinship caregivers are welcome. For Edgewood East Bay Kinship families in South Alameda County.
Edgewood Cooking Class
Every Thursday 10:30 am – 12:00 pm, Joseph Lee Park, 1395 Mendell St., SF 94124
Free cooking class for parents and caregivers. A hands-on approach to international cuisine. Learn culinary techniques, prepare and try new dish from many cultures, learn about positive nutrition for the whole family, receive a complimentary food box. Bilingual Spanish/English class.
For more information contact Francisco Ferrer
(415) 7250758
Asian Parent Support Group in Cantonese.
10:30 am-12:00 pm, Joseph Lee Park, 1395 Mendell St., SF 94124
Support group for Cantonese speaking parents and caregivers. Please contact Jessica (415) 680-8927 for more information.
Fridays
Family Resource Center Drop In
10:00 am – 4:00 pm, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco, Suite 610. (Tuesdays by Appointment Only, Thursdays closed for Food Bank)
No appointment necessary. Enjoy a beverage, an assigned duty worker can help find resources and information, relax in the family lounge, or use a computer.
The Wellness Circle – HOW TO BECOME STRESS-LESS
10:30 am – 12:30 pm, First Friday of the Month, Bayview Plaza, San Francisco.
Learn about stress coping skills via a series of sessions held once a month. This month will cover the topics:
“What is Stress?” - “How to use Forgiveness and Gratitude to ease it” – “How forgiving ourselves, can bring ease to our stress”.
We have many ways of coping, ways we may not think of as a way of coping. Find out and attend this fabulous series on becoming Stress-Less.
Takes place on the 1st Friday of each month. Contact Lois, Kinship Navigator-
Email: loisk@edgewood.org. Office: 415-682-3256. Cell: 415-317-6709
Every 3rd Saturday of the month
Brunch & Learn
East Bay and San Francisco
Ask your case manager for more information.
Kinship Respite – For Relative caregivers enrolled in the Kinship Program. Respite gives caregivers a break and kinship youth a chance to learn and have fun together. Call Luis for more information. (415) 680-5658 | lgarcia@edgewood.org
Cake4Kids.org is a non-profit organization that bakes and delivers custom birthday cakes for underserved children. As a Kinship caregiver you can have Cake4Kids bake your child’s next birthday cake for free! Place your order in at least 4 weeks in advance through our website iKinship.org and you can pick up the cake at one of our locations: 3801 Third Street, Suite 610, San Francisco, CA 94124 –-or—2380 Salvio Street, Suite 100, Concord, CA 94520