APA Family Support Services

APA Family Support Services APAFSS’s mission is to promote healthy children and families.

We advocate for culturally competent services through education, community building, and leadership development. We strengthen low-moderate income families in San Francisco with a comprehensive set of services to prevent and treat problems that may occur as a result of stress, barriers and challenges of language, finances, and lack of resources.

🎨 APAFSS Children’s Art Contest Winners’ Exhibition Ribbon-cutting Ceremony ✨The ribbon-cutting ceremony for our Winners...
06/04/2026

🎨 APAFSS Children’s Art Contest Winners’ Exhibition Ribbon-cutting Ceremony ✨

The ribbon-cutting ceremony for our Winners’ Art Exhibition was successfully held last Sunday during the CHCA Cultural Festival in Chinatown! It was a wonderful celebration of our talented young artists, with many community leaders and guests joining us, including:

- Rafael Mandelman, President, SF Board of Supervisors
- Chyanne Chen, SF Board of Supervisor
- Joaquín Torres, SF Assessor-Recorder
- Hasib Emranew, Deputy State Controller
- Susan Chen, Representative for Assemblymember Matt Haney
- Christopher Del Gandio, Commanding Officer, SFPD Central Station
- Sally Leung, Senior Analyst, SFPD
- Joseph Leung, Editor-in-Chief, Sing Tao Newspaper
- Mina Li, Public Service Director, KTSF
- Rose Chung, APAFSS Board Chair
- Melody Yeung, Director, Happy Picasso Art Studio
- Gayle Chan, Fundraising Chair, APAFSS

The exhibition on the winning works are showcased in Portsmouth Square Garage starting early June until end of September.

Thank you to all the young artists, families, and community partners who helped make this possible.💛

Sharing of Community Resources Anthem Medi-Cal ’s Doula program started January 1, 2023, as a preventive health benefit ...
05/28/2026

Sharing of Community Resources

Anthem Medi-Cal ’s Doula program started January 1, 2023, as a preventive health benefit for members with Medi-Cal. Anthem Medi-Cal members are eligible for one initial prenatal visit, up to eight visits during the perinatal period (either prenatal or postpartum), continuous labor and delivery support (including miscarriage, stillbirth, and abortion support), and two extended postpartum visits with their doula. To request for this service at no-cost, please call the Customer Care Center at 800-407-4627 (TTY 711), Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Pacific time.
blue cross medi-cal

What an amazing day at Biomarin—thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success! 💛A special thank you to Life ...
05/26/2026

What an amazing day at Biomarin—thank you to everyone who helped make the event a success! 💛

A special thank you to Life Science Cares for partnering with us and helping support this event—without their help, the day would not be the same. We are so grateful for their commitment to our community.

We are also incredibly thankful to Biomarin employees who volunteered their time and energy, including those who carefully packed the little bags and prepared personalized name tags for each bag. Their thoughtfulness and attention to detail truly made a difference.


🎉 Great turnout at our Financial Literacy Workshop! 🎉A huge thank you to Redwood Credit Union for delivering such an inf...
05/22/2026

🎉 Great turnout at our Financial Literacy Workshop! 🎉

A huge thank you to Redwood Credit Union for delivering such an informative and interactive session at our Chinatown Family Resource Center! 🙌

Participants gained practical tips on:
✅ How to earn/build credit
✅ How to use credit cards wisely
✅ How to spot and avoid scams and financial fraud

We loved seeing everyone’s active participation—so many thoughtful questions and engaged discussion! 💬✨

🎉 Celebrating Our Awardees—What an Amazing Day! 🎉What an incredible day celebrating our awardees and honoring the creat...
05/22/2026

🎉 Celebrating Our Awardees—What an Amazing Day! 🎉

What an incredible day celebrating our awardees and honoring the creativity, dedication, and community spirit behind every submission! 💛

We are deeply grateful to Rafael Mandelman, President of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, for gracing us with his presence. A Certificate of Honor was also presented to the long-term Fundraising Chair of APAFSS, Gayle Chan. Her support means so much to our community over the past years.

A heartfelt thank you to all participating families, volunteers, and organizers who helped make the ceremony a success! ✨

05/14/2026

AAPI Family Wonderfest Celebrated the Week of the Young Child! 🎉🌻

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the AAPI Family Wonderfest! 🎉✨ We had a wonderful time celebrating the Week of the Young Child with arts & crafts, face painting, music, dance, and cultural performances, and so many joyful community moments.

This year, we were also proud to celebrate alongside our partner, the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD)—coming together to support early learning, family connection, and cultural pride.

The day was filled with special highlights, including free ice cream from Mister Softee, getting to meet the SF Bookmobile, and participating in Sunflower Planting with FSCA SPOA 🌻🍦📚

We are truly grateful for your energy, support, and presence—thank you for helping make this event a success! 💛

📣 Now Hiring: School-Based Clinical Social Worker (ASW) – San Francisco We are excited to recruit a passionate Associate...
05/12/2026

📣 Now Hiring: School-Based Clinical Social Worker (ASW) – San Francisco

We are excited to recruit a passionate Associate Social Worker (ASW) to provide school-linked mental health services for children and youth with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) across San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) sites.

💼 What You’ll Do:
• Provide individual/group therapy and case management
• Conduct psychosocial assessments & support IEP processes
• Collaborate with educators and families
• Deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care

🎓 Ideal Candidate:
• Master’s in Social Work or related field
• Registered (or eligible) with Board of Behavioral Sciences (BBS)
• Experience with youth & families (school-based or Medi-Cal a plus)
• Bilingual (Cantonese/Mandarin or other Asian language) a plus

📍 Based in San Francisco – travel between school sites required.

If you’re committed to supporting youth mental health and making an impact in school communities, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply now or share with someone who might be a great fit! If you know someone who would be a great match, please help us spread the word!

https://www.apafss.org/school-based-clinical-social-worker

🌿 New Free Service: Medi-Cal Children & Youth Mental Health Program 🌿APAFSS is proud to offer a free Medi-Cal Children &...
05/06/2026

🌿 New Free Service: Medi-Cal Children & Youth Mental Health Program 🌿

APAFSS is proud to offer a free Medi-Cal Children & Youth Mental Health Program for San Francisco residents ages 5–22 with active Medi-Cal coverage.

As part of this program, eligible participants can receive:

1:1 individual therapy
Parent support services
Services available in English, Mandarin, and Hindi
Support for families with referrals and eligibility assessment through the Office of Coordinated Care (311)

We’re committed to providing care that’s culturally responsive, accessible, and supportive for children and families with mild to moderate mental health needs.

💛 May is Mental Health Month—and we’re honored to help more families take the next step toward well-being.

📍 Services provided at our clinic: 10 Nottingham Place

For more information or to learn how to get started, please DM us or contact us directly.

🌟 Workshop on Professional Therapy x Practical Parenting Guide 🌟On April 11, 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting “How t...
05/01/2026

🌟 Workshop on Professional Therapy x Practical Parenting Guide 🌟

On April 11, 2026, we had the pleasure of hosting “How to Support Your Children Without Burning Yourself Out?” with Diana Chu, Executive Coach and U.S. Licensed Psychotherapist.

It was an incredibly engaging and insightful session for parents of teens. We gained practical communication skills to better connect with our teenagers, learn more about what they may be thinking and feeling, and explore ways to strengthen conversations within the family.

We also covered something just as important—understanding mental health and emotional well-being for both the teen and the parent—and how to support each other without losing yourself in the process.

Thank you to everyone who attended and participated! 💛

Donate Your Car, Create a Lasting Impact ❤️ Recently, we received a very special donation — a pristine 2020 Mercedes-Ben...
04/21/2026

Donate Your Car, Create a Lasting Impact ❤️

Recently, we received a very special donation — a pristine 2020 Mercedes-Benz with only 4,600 miles on it.

This wasn’t just any car. It belonged to a longtime friend of APAFSS. Years ago, he and his family donated their first car to us. They have known and supported our work for many years because they saw firsthand how we help needy families right here in San Francisco.

Recently, this kind gentleman passed away after a battle with cancer. In his memory, his wife — now in her 80s — and their two sons made a beautiful decision together. They chose to donate this nearly brand-new Mercedes to APAFSS in honor of their beloved husband and father.

They told us: “He was always so impressed by the work APAFSS does for families in need. He kept talking about it. This is how we want to remember him — by continuing the support he believed in so deeply.”

We are deeply moved and grateful.

Reminder to our community:
At APAFSS, we accept cars in any condition — running or not running. We provide free towing anywhere in the nation, handle all the paperwork, and your donation is tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Your old car can become hope, stability, and a brighter future for local families.

If you have a vehicle, a boat or an electric wheelchair you no longer need, please consider donating it to APAFSS. Just like this beautiful family did — in honor of someone they loved.

📞 Call us at 415-616-9797 or visit https://www.apafss.org/car-donation today.

Thank you for helping us turn vehicles into lasting impact.

Every car counts. Every story matters.

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10 Nottingham Place
San Francisco, CA
94133

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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