LOCATION

790 Folsom Street San Francisco, CA, 94107

The SOMAC FRC is located inside SOMACC’s main facility and Yerba Buena Gardens Child Development Center - in between the the Yerba Buena Gardens Bowling Alley and the Children's Creativity Museum. The entrance is next to the bowling alley.

DAYS & HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday–Friday
9:00am - 5:00pm
Evenings and weekends by appointment

SOMA FRC DIRECTOR

Liz Kirby
Phone: 415.820.3508
Email: liz@somacc.org

The South of Market Family Resource Center (SOMA FRC) provides comprehensive multilingual support services to families with children ages 0-17 years who live in the South of Market (SOMA) neighborhood of San Francisco. Our goal is to strengthen families and the community by offering parenting education and support, and access to resources and opportunities. 

 All families living in San Francisco are welcome to attend our programs and receive our services free of charge.

Services are offered at the FRC and at our satellite sites at the Judith Baker Child Development Center (685 Natoma Street), Bill Sorro Community (1009 Howard Street), and Natalie Gubb Commons (255 Fremont/280 Beale), as well as other locations in the community convenient to families. Meals and child watch are provided at all FRC activities.

For more information on any of our programs, please call 415.820.3508. To see our upcoming events, view our calendar or follow us on Facebook.

To refer individuals or families to our programs, we ask that external service providers complete the attached referral form (below) regarding service needs. Forms can be sent to our FRC via scan/email to liz@somacc.org, or via fax to 415-820-3501.

Download Referral Form

Expressive Arts

This series offers creative art projects for caregivers and children to complete together. All ages welcome!

Parent-Child Playgroup (Play, Learn, Grow)

An interactive playgroup for children 0-2 years old and their caregivers to bond and meet other families through music, singing, and play.

Infant Massage

A 5-week series designed to teach caregivers the basics of infant massage. Participants will learn and practice strokes to bond with and soothe their infants.

Charla (“Chat”)

Support group for Spanish-speaking families to connect and share resources with one another.

Expressive Arts Parent Group

Support group for caregivers to come together and create a community of support while creating art.

D.O.S. Dads of San Francisco

A weekly support group for fathers to connect and share resources with one another. Facilitated in English.

School Readiness Workshops

Provided in partnership with Parents for Public Schools and the San Francisco Unified School District, these workshops focus on navigating the school enrollment process and preparing children for kindergarten.

Prenatal Wellness Workshops

Monthly workshop series for expectant parents and parents of infants, offering topics including Infant CPR and First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, and Infant/Toddler Oral Health.

Health and Wellness Workshops

Sessions focus on health and wellness for families with young children (including oral health, nutrition, and physical education).

Family Economic Success Workshops

Provided in partnership with city-wide and community organizations, these workshops focus on family financial success and access to resources and opportunities.

Early Literacy Workshops

Provided in partnership with the San Francisco Public Library, these workshops help young children build early literacy skills through singing, talking, and reading together.

Positive Parenting Program (Triple P)

A 12-week, evidence-based parenting class for parents of children 2-12 years old. Come learn the power of positive parenting! Group and individual sessions offered in English and Spanish.

Partners in Parenting Education (PIPE)

An interactive 8-week course on child development, attachment, and early learning for caregivers of children 0-2 years and their children to learn together through music, movement, and semi-structured activities.

Food Bank, Diaper Bank, and Children’s Clothing Closet

All families connected with our center are eligible to access our dry goods food pantry, clothing closet for children 0-5 years old, and diaper bank on a monthly basis.

Food Pantry

Quarterly fresh produce food pantry open to community families.

Case Management

Partner with a case manager to set and achieve goals for you and your family (offered in English and Spanish)

Family Advocacy

Partner with one of our staff to set and achieve goals for your family (offered in English and Spanish)

Enhanced Information & Referral

Connect with a staff member for referrals to housing assistance programs, family therapy, child care programs, and all your family’s needs

• Family and Community Events

• Drop in play area and children’s library

• Health and developmental supports for young children and their parents/caregivers – ASQ-3 and ASQ-SE