In light of COVID-19, we are offering various groups & workshops virtually! See below for opportunities to be connected & supported from where ever you are.
The San Francisco Department of Public Health is presenting information on the COVID-19 vaccine. This informational presentation will be followed up with a question & answer section where parents can freely ask questions about the vaccine.
The presentation is held three times, in three different languages. Please register carefully!
For MANDARIN – Thursday, March 18 at 6pm
For SPANISH – Thursday, March 25 at 6pm
For ENGLISH – Thursday, April 1 at 6pm
This presentation will be held on Zoom.
DISCLAIMER: registering for this presentation DOES NOT sign you up for receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. This is an informational presentation, with time for questions and answers with San Francisco Department of Public Health staff.
For more information, call Russell Stephens at (415) 625-3664
Register by clicking on the button below!
Sign UpVirtual Child-Parent Workshops
Various Times | 6 weeks | Various Dates
Open to families with children ages 8-17
Enrollment required, there is a fee to attend this workshop
This workshop is for families dealing with separation and divorce. It supports children in discussing their feelings and teaches tools to cope with parental separation. Parents meet simultaneously in separate groups to learn co-parenting skills, how to reduce family conflict, and prevent childhood difficulties. Two parent groups are conducted to allow parents to learn separately.
Parents may attend without children, however children may not attend without a parent. If children choose to participate, they must attend all sessions. This workshop is a Family Court recognized co-parenting program. Parents will receive six month access to online curriculum upon completion of the workshop.
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Virtual Early Years Workshops
Various Dates | 6 weeks
Open to parents with children ages 0-4
Enrollment required, there is a fee to attend this workshop
The workshop is designed to help parents understand the impact of family reorganization on their infants and toddlers. It teaches parents skills for promoting healthy development through cooperative parenting. Early Years is a parents ONLY workshop.. This workshop is a Family Court recognized co-parenting program.
See our full schedule and learn more about Kids’ Turn workshops.
Thursdays, 1-2pm | 12-week group | February 4, 2021 – April 22, 2021
Open to parents and children (ages 5 and under)
Enrollment required, no cost/free
Increase parent-child bonding through an hour of arts & crafts, songs, games, movement, and storytime. This group is facilitated by the Playroom team in English, with Spanish and Chinese translation support available.
Have questions? Contact the Playroom team:
Cynthia, 何老师, at cynthia.ho@safeandsound.org, 925-609-4702 (English, Chinese)
Maribel, at maribel.lopez@safeandsound.org, 510-545-2807 (Spanish)
Jillian, at jilliandeblanc@safeandsound.org, 415-754-3582 (English)
Register Now!
Parents will receive a link to the Zoom meeting after completing the registration.
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* Virtual: Tiempo Para Jugar Juntos
Jueves, 1-2pm | Grupo de 12 semanas | 4 de Febrero 2021- 22 de Abril 2021
Abierto a padres y niños (menores de 5 años)
Inscripción requerida, sin costo / gratuito
Aumente la conexión entre padre y hijo a través de una hora de manualidades, canciones, juegos, movimiento y cuentos. Este grupo es facilitado por el equipo del Playroom en INGLÉS, habrá ayuda con traduccion en Español y Chino.
¿Tiene preguntas? Comuníquese con el equipo del Playroom:
Cynthia, 何老师, a cynthia.ho@safeandsound.org, 925-609-4702 (Inglés y Chino)
Maribel, a maribel.lopez@safeandsound.org, 510-545-2807 (Español)
Jillian, at jilliandeblanc@safeandsound.org, 415-754-3582 (Ingles)
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*虚拟：大家一起玩
星期四，下午1-2点 | 12周小组 | 2021年2月4日-2021年4月22日
向父母和孩子开放（5岁及以下）
需要注册，无费用/免费
通过一小时的手工艺品，歌曲，游戏，动身体和故事时间来增加亲子之间的联系。该小组由英语经行，儿童室员工可提供西班牙语和中文翻译支持。
有问题吗？与儿童室员工联系：
何老师，Cynthia (辛西娅), 电子邮件： cynthia.ho@safeandsound.org，电话：925-609-4702（英语，中文）
Maribel，电子邮件： maribel.lopez @ safeandsound.org，电话：510-545-2807（西班牙语）
Jillian，电子邮件：jilliandeblanc@safeandsound.org，电话：415-754-3582（英语）
Mondays from 1-2:30pm | 8 weeks | April 12 – May 31, 2021
Open to parents with children ages 0-17
Enrollment required, no cost / free
This group challenges its members to think about problems differently and challenge past experiences. It helps to organize life changes into manageable steps, develop ways to identify patterns that present problems related to past experiences and increase understanding about how to heal and move forward.
This group is facilitated in ENGLISH.
To register: Click on the SIGN UP button below OR call Christine at (415) 484-5844.
Wednesdays from 6-7pm | 10 weeks | March 24 – May 26, 2021
Open to families with children ages 5 and 6.
Enrollment required, no cost / free
This class will be facilitated in ENGLISH.
Parents and children will train together, learning how to use their superhero powers to feel safe. They will identify and communicate feelings to a trusted adult, develop healthy coping and self-regulation skills, build self-esteem, learn how to work in a team, and build healthy communication.
To register: Click on the SIGN UP button below OR call Charlie at (415) 668-0494 ext. 438
Wednesdays from 10-12pm | 11 weeks | March 10 – May 19, 2021
Open to parents with children ages 0-12
Enrollment required, no cost / free
With the guidance of trained group leaders, parents work together and support each other in learning new skills and putting them into practice to reach the goals of a stable, supportive, and harmonious family.
For more Triple P classes around San Francisco, check out Parent Training Institute.
Register online below, or call Christine Juang at 415-213-7412.
Children and their parents are invited to participate in Yoga Adventures every Monday for 30 minutes. We’ll use our imagination by moving through storytelling, increase self-confidence with positive affirmations, enhance motor coordination, and encourage family bonding.
This class will be facilitated in English by Jillian DeBlanc.
Register Now! Register online or call Jillian at 415-754-3582.
Parents will receive a link to the Zoom meeting after completing the registration.
Padres y niños están invitados a participar en Aventuras de Yoga todos los Lunes durante 30 minutos. Usaremos nuestra imaginación moviéndonos a través de la narración, aumentaremos la confianza en nosotros mismos con afirmaciones positivas, mejoraremos la coordinación motora y fortaleceremos la unión familiar.
Children and their parents are invited to participate in Yoga Adventures every Monday for 30 minutes. We’ll use our imagination by moving through storytelling, increase self-confidence with positive affirmations, enhance motor coordination, and encourage family bonding.
This class will be facilitated in English by Jillian DeBlanc.
Register Now! Register online below or call Jillian at 415-754-3582.
Parents will receive a link to the Zoom meeting after completing the registration.
Inscripción requerida, sin costo / gratis
Padres y niños están invitados a participar en Aventuras de Yoga todos los Lunes durante 30 minutos. Usaremos nuestra imaginación moviéndonos a través de la narración, aumentaremos la confianza en nosotros mismos con afirmaciones positivas, mejoraremos la coordinación motora y fortaleceremos la unión familiar.
*This group is currently paused during SF’s COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place.
Wednesdays, 4:00-5:00 PM
Open to all
drop-ins welcome, no cost / free
This group for parents and other community members who have had a drinking problem. It provides an opportunity for members to share their experience and support one another. To talk with a counselor about your own or a family member’s substance use, call (415) 441-KIDS (5437).
*This group is currently paused during SF’s COVID-19 Shelter-In-Place.
Tuesdays, 5:15-6:00 PM | Ongoing
drop-ins welcome, no cost / free
Come enjoy dinner with your kids and other families.
Thursdays, 3:30-4:30 PM | 8 weeks | February 4 – May 27, 2021
Open to students in elementary, middle, and high school; capacity for each week is 10 children
This is a space for students to come together, do their homework, and meet with other peers while they are distance-learning. This group will be facilitated by the Playroom team in ENGLISH, with Spanish and Chinese translation support available.
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Jueves, 3:30-4:30 PM | 8 semanas | 4 de febrero 4 – 27 de mayo, 2021
Abierto para los niños de primaria, secundaria y preparatoria; la capacidad por semana es de 10 niños.
Este es un espacio para que los estudiantes se reúnan, hagan su tarea y se reúnan con otros compañeros mientras aprenden a distancia. Este grupo será facilitado por el equipo de Playroom en INGLÉS, con soporte de traducción disponible en español y chino.
If you have any questions, please contact the Playroom team | Si tiene alguna pregunta, comuníquese con el equipo del Playroom:
Jillian at 415-754-3582 (ENGLISH)
Cynthia, 何老师, at 925-609-4702 (CHINESE)
Maribel at 510-545-2807 (SPANISH)
Enrollment required, no cost/free | Se requiere inscripción, sin costo / gratis
Register Now! Parents will receive a link to the Zoom meeting after completing the registration.
Mondays, 10:30 AM-12:00 PM, online through Zoom!
Open to parents with children ages 0-5
This group provides a space for parents to share daily challenges in a supportive environment, as well as learn skills to become more effective parents.
Register Now! Register online below or call Daphne Humes at 415-668-7411. Parents will receive a link to the Zoom meeting after completing the registration.
Tuesdays, 10-11 AM | On-going
Open to children ages 5 and under, best suited for children ages 3-5
Enrollment required, no cost/free
Join us for an hour of child-led free-play, with a 10-minute storytime time to close off the hour.
This group is facilitated by the Playroom team in ENGLISH, with Spanish and Chinese translation support available.
If you have any questions, please contact the Playroom team:
Cynthia, 何老师, at 925-609-4702 (ENGLISH, CHINESE)
Maribel at 510-545-2807 (SPANISH)
Jillian at 415-754-3582 (ENGLISH)
Register Now!
Parents will receive a link to the Zoom meeting after completing the registration.
**This group is currently PAUSED for the time being and will resume June 10 – Aug 5, 2021**
Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 PM
Open to children ages 6-12
Enrollment required, no cost/free
This is a social space for children to meet with other peers their age, and play together in an unstructured environment.
If you have any questions, please contact the Playroom team:
Cynthia, 何老师, at 925-609-4702 (ENGLISH, CHINESE)
Maribel at 510-545-2807 (SPANISH)
Jillian at 415-754-3582 (ENGLISH)
Register Now!
Parents will receive a link to the Zoom meeting after completing the registration.
Tuesdays, 6:00-7:30 PM, online through Zoom
Open to single parents with children ages 0-17
This is a community for single parents to support one another and discuss the challenges of parenting in a non-judgmental and confidential environment.
Register Now!
Parents will receive a link to the Zoom meeting after completing the registration.
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