A San Francisco Bay Area Progressive Directory Saturday 9 Jul ...

structural reform is ultimately needed to break up the dominant media conglomerates,
establish independent public broadcasting and promote strong non-profit sources of
information. Web: http://www.fair.org [05 Apr 2009]
Families Against Mandatory Minimums (FAMM) The national voice for fair and
proportionate sentencing laws. We shine a light on the human face of sentencing, advocate for
state and federal sentencing reform, and mobilize thousands of individuals and families whose
lives are adversely affected by unjust sentences. Web: http://www.famm.org/
[21 May 2011]
Families to Amend California's Three Strikes (FACTS) A state-wide California
organization with the purpose of amending the California 'Three Strikes' law to target violent
felonies only. Web: http://www.facts1.com/ [16 Aug 2008]
Family & Children Services Dedicated to increasing the strength, safety, and selfsufficiency
of children, adults, and families in our community. To achieve this goal, we offer a
range of innovative, accessible, and integrated programs and services addressing critical
health and human services needs. Address: 375 Cambridge Avenue, Palo Alto CA 94306
Voice: (650) 326-6576 Fax: (650) 326-1340 Web: http://www.fcservices.org/
[03 Feb 2010]
Family Service Agency of San Francisco (FSA) The oldest nonsectarian, nonprofit
charitable social-services provider in the City and County of San Francisco. Our mission is to
strengthen families by providing caring, effective, and innovative social services, with special
emphasis on the needs of low-income families, children, the elderly, and disabled people, thus
improving the quality of life for all San Franciscans. Address: 1010 Gough Street, San
Francisco CA 94109 Voice: (415) 474-7310 Fax: (415) 931-3773 Email: info@fsasf.org
Web: http://www.fsasf.org/ [17 Oct 2007]
Family Service Agency of San Mateo County A private, nonprofit organization based in
San Mateo that empowers children, families and older adults to achieve self-sufficiency,
building a strong and caring community. We offer programs in: child development and
education; support of healthy family interaction; parent education and coaching; wellness and
life-long learning for older adults; and financial empowerment. We work in partnership with
our clients in a helping hand approach that provides comprehensive services so that children,
families and older adults can acquire the tools and skills for lasting change. Address: 24
Second Avenue, San Mateo CA 94401 Voice: (650) 403-4300 Fax: (650) 403-4303
Email: info@fssm.org Web: http://www.familyserviceagency.org [03 May 2008]
Family Service Agency's Senior Peer Counseling Program (SPC) Serving the older
adult community since 1998. Offers services providing emotional support to older adults who
are having difficulty handling the uncertainties and dilemmas inherent in the aging process.
Through their close relationship with peer clients, the Senior Peer Counselors become an
integral part of their clients' lives and an invaluable aid in coping with challenging
transitions. They meet with their clients individually or in various group settings. With time,
they become a significant adjunct to the professionals serving the older adult community in
San Francisco. Voice: (415) 386-6600 x218 Email: jgustin@fsasf.org
Web: http://www.fsasf-spc.org [17 Oct 2007]
Family Support Services of the Bay Area (FSSBA) Our mission is to support children,
youth, families and communities by providing services that make them stronger. Families in
vulnerable situations often face a variety of challenges such as a lack of time and energy,
limited educational resources, family tragedies, disability, and the complex navigation of
resources. FSSBA helps children and families to recognize and reach their potential through
strength-based solutions that fit each family. FSSBA helps families rise above adversity by
supporting them in cultivating their strengths, finding solutions for their specific challenges
and gaining independence. The agency provides Respite/Childcare, Kinship Support, Family
Preservation and Mentoring services to families in San Francisco, Alameda and Contra Costa