Family Support Services (FSS) is committed to providing support to parents by offering childcare services to accommodate family’s needs.
FSS has been providing over 30 years, keeping families healthy and intact. childcare for the children of “essential workers”.
Supporting Families with Reliable Childcare Solutions
At Family Support Services (FSS), we understand that caregiving comes with challenges, and we are committed to providing accessible, flexible, and trusted childcare solutions. Our programs are designed to support resource families, working parents, and individuals seeking medical care by offering safe and reliable childcare options. Below are the three key programs we provide to help families thrive.
Our programs offer Respite/Child Care (day or night) in the family’s home, a licensed family day care home, and community sites.
Services are available to:
Free Respite Child Care for Resource Family Approval (RFA)
Family and Children’s Services division of San Francisco Human Services Agency, in partnership with Family Support Services, offers free, short-term respite child care for Resource families.
The Respite Child Care Program provides trusted, flexible care for all San Francisco-certified Resource Family Approval caregivers, whether they reside inside or outside the city and county.
Care is provided as follows:
✅ Licensed Family Day Care Homes-available day, night, and weekends.
✅Certified Resource Family Approval Homes – Available day, night, and weekends.
✅ Your Home (services provided by a Family Support Specialist staff)– Available during daytime hours (8 AM – 6 PM).
Please note: Services are first come, first served and are subject to provider’s availability. We recommend making requests as early as possible to secure care when needed.
Our goal is to support resource families by offering safe, reliable, and accessible child care options when they need a break.
For more information or to access services, please contact our coordinator(415) 861-4284 or email Jenny Tardencilla at jtardencilla@fssba.org
Attention CalWORKs Participants
Balancing work, school, or training with childcare can be challenging. To support you through unexpected disruptions, we offer Emergency Back-Up & Mildly Ill Childcare Services for active CalWORKs families with children aged 0-12. Our program ensures that childcare remains accessible when your regular provider is temporarily unavailable due to holidays, closures, or other unforeseen circumstances.
What We Offer:
✔ Reliable Care Options – Whether daycare or school is closed, emergencies, or other related reasons, we’ve got you covered.
✔ Flexible Childcare Choices – Choose from at-home care, licensed daycare homes, or community childcare sites to fit your family’s unique needs.
✔ Safety First – All providers in our network are licensed and have passed thorough background checks to ensure your child’s well-being.
Childcare Options Available:
✔ Licensed Family Daycare Homes – Available during the day, night, and weekends.
✔ In-Home Care – Provided by our trained Family Support Specialists.
✔ Community Sites—Safe, reliable childcare locations, provided by our trained Family Support Specialists (8 AM—6 PM).
All services are available on a first-come, first-served basis and subject to provider availability.
For more information or to request services, contact our coordinator at (415) 861-4284 or email Karina Montalvan at kmontalvan@fssba.org.
We’re here to help you stay on track while ensuring your child is in safe hands!
Free Childcare for SFDPH Patients – Because Your Health Matters!
The San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is proud to offer free childcare services to support parents and caregivers during their medical and mental health appointments. Through this program, eligible SFDPH patients can receive safe, reliable, and licensed childcare in three convenient ways:
- Licensed Daycare Provider – Your child can be cared for by a licensed daycare provider during your appointment. Availability depends on the provider, with hours typically from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
- Hospital Site Respite/Childcare – Our trained specialists can watch your child at the hospital or appointment site for up to 4.5 hours at a time, ensuring peace of mind while you receive care.
- In-Home Childcare – If preferred, childcare specialists can provide care in your home after an initial meet-and-greet. Services are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM for up to 4.5 hours per session.
This program is a pre-planned service and requires at least seven days’ notice to schedule. Call (415) 861-4284 today to learn more or request childcare.
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For more information, or to make a referral:
Please call our Respite Coordinators at (415) 861-4060