Mayor Daniel Lurie has announced the appointments of community leaders and policy experts to San Francisco Commissions and Committees. Amongst the appointees are members of Safe & Sound’s community, including board member Ryan Hazelton and former Chief Policy Officer Jenny Pearlman both being appointed to the San Francisco Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families’ (DCYF) Oversight and Advisory Committee. This is a great opportunity for Safe & Sound supporters to play a role in this important department funding programs for San Francisco’s young people and their families.

“These appointees have proven their commitment to their professional communities and will bring unique perspectives to their roles on these critical city commissions and committees,” said Mayor Lurie. “With their years of experience, professional knowledge, and community engagement, they will drive San Francisco’s comeback, and I look forward to working with each of them.”

The Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) is the Department of Children, Youth, and Their Families’ (DCYF) advisory body. It provides a forum for community members and service providers to discuss decisions regarding the Children and Youth Fund, and also gives advice to the department. The DCYF funds programs for San Francisco’s young people and their families, focusing on educational supports, enrichment and skill building, justice services, out of school time, youth empowerment and youth workforce development. The OAC takes steps to ensure that the Children and Youth Fund is administered in a manner accountable to the community and supports DCYF’s citywide result areas and service areas.