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🎁 Become a 2026 Holiday Sponsor with Family Support Services! Help brighten the holidays for children and families by providing gifts and essentials. ❤️ Ready to make a difference? Email [email protected] or DM us to become a sponsor! #HolidayGiving

A Message from Our CEO, Greg Garrett, MPH This Kinship Care Month, Greg shares a message honoring the relatives and family members who step forward to care for children in their families. Learn more about our Kinship Support Services at fssba.org.

Back-to-School Backpack Drive Family Support Services is so grateful to our incredible donors, partners, and supporters who helped make our Back-to-School Backpack Drive a success! Your generosity is helping children in our community head back to school ready to learn and grow.

This Black History Month, we are shining a light on one of our amazing team members, Olivia Chilton, Oakland FPP Social Worker at Family Support Servicea. Inspired by Harriet Tubman, she strives every day to be a role model for the next generation.

In celebration of Black History Month, our team gathered over lunch to honor the legacy, resilience, and brilliance that continue to shape our communities. Today and always, we celebrate the stories, leaders, and everyday heroes who move history forward. ✊🏾🖤 #BlackHistoryMonth

Today we honor professional caregivers and the many unpaid family members whose compassion and commitment strengthen families every day. We stand alongside kinship families, parents working toward stability and reunification, resource parents, and respite providers.

Calling all kin caregivers in Alameda County 💛 Our Senior Newsletter is here with resources, updates, and support made just for you.

In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, our office is closed today. We honor Dr. King’s legacy and his enduring call to service, equity, and community, values that continue to guide our work and our commitment to the families we serve.

✨ Happy New Year from all of us at Family Support Services! Thank you for trusting us and allowing us to support families in our community. Wishing you a year filled with health, hope, and togetherness. #communitysupport #familysupportservices #nonprofitsupport #SeasonOfHope

A heartfelt thank you to Okta, whose partnership made our Food for the Soul caregiver luncheon possible. Their commitment helps us uplift the caregivers who show extraordinary dedication every day.

Safe holiday wishes to all. Thank you for supporting the work we do for families.

Give the gift of a joyful holiday. The holidays are a time for connection, compassion, and community. By becoming a Holiday Sponsor, you can bring comfort, joy, and hope to families who need it most. Sign up at: [email protected] Thank you for giving back!

The holidays remind us how much we have to be grateful for — and how powerful it is to give back. Many families are still facing uncertain times. Help us provide comfort, warm meals, and hope. Support our work this #GivingTuesday on December 2, 2025. 💙✨

✨ Big News at Family Support Services! ✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Greg Garrett, MPH, as our new CEO! Join us in giving Greg Garrett a warm welcome! 👏 Read more 👉 fssba.org/message-from-the-b… #NewCEO #CommunityHealth #YouthDevelopment #Leadership #NonprofitImpact #WelcomeGreg

This Halloween, let’s make safety part of the fun! Family Support Services shares a few simple tips to help ensure a safe and enjoyable night for everyone. 🎃

Every family deserves the chance to thrive. Our programs help create safe, nurturing environments where children can grow and families can stay together. #familysupportservices #FamilyFirst #SupportServices

As the weather cools down, we're sharing helpful tips to support Bay Area families through the fall and winter season. From staying warm and safe to enjoying affordable family activities, these quick tips are designed to keep your household healthy and connected.#FamilyFridays

Lunch & Learn with The Respite Program The respite program hosted a meaningful Lunch & Learn session where senior caregivers gathered to enjoy lunch, sip on tea, and explore creative ways to connect with the children in their care.

The San Francisco Respite Program attended the City Kids Fair hosted by the Children’s Council. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth! we look forward to continuing these connections. #TheSanFranciscoRespiteProgram #CityKidsFair #CommunityFirst #ChildrensCouncil

This summer, the Oakland Literacy Coalition generously donated 250 books to support our efforts in the Kinship Program, encouraging youth to continue reading during the summer break. At Kinship’s backpack giveaway, a book fair took place where youth walked away with 2–3 books.