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Fred Finch Youth & Family Services
As a social service and mental health agency with a diversity of programs, FF works with some of the most vulnerable populations in the Bay Area and Southern California, including families and youth who face poverty, violence, and trauma; former foster youth and previously incarcerated youth; children and youth with more than one emotional or intellectual disability; and young people living with autism. We currently operate over 20 programs as a certified Medi-Cal provider, offering school-based, special education, residential, supportive housing, health/dental, community/home-based, and office-based behavioral health services that provide a pathway to healing and self-sufficiency.
Purpose
Founded in 1891 as an orphanage in Oakland, Fred Finch Youth & Family Services now provides well over 20 different services throughout California and the diversity of our programs is representative of the growth and adaptability of our multifaceted agency. Through our numerous services, Fred Finch specializes in providing culturally responsive and trauma-informed care to families that face poverty, violence and trauma; former foster youth and formerly incarcerated youth; children and youth with more than one emotional or intellectual diagnoses; and young people living with autism. With the vast majority of our participants reporting an increased ability to lead healthier and more fulfilled lives, Fred Finch has established itself as effective and essential in meeting the needs of vulnerable populations.
Vision
At Fred Finch we strongly believe developing and nurturing a stable, inquisitive, and nimble organization are the keys to ensuring that Fred Finch will always be able to achieve our mission, no matter what challenges we may face.
In 2019, the Fred Finch Board of Directors implemented a new strategic plan which included several goals and initiatives to improve our capacity to achieve higher levels of expertise, sustaining and growing our programs through innovative collaboration, staff empowerment, intentional leadership succession and sound business development practices.
While the timing of this new strategic planning process was affected by the emergency response of the pandemic, the commitment to adhering to our determined strategic priorities in all decision-making practices is our ultimate goal.
These priorities include:
Equity, Diversity, Cultural Responsivity
High Quality Care
Robust Presence in Our Communities
Influence Practice and Policy
Support Innovation and Growth
Stability and Sustainability
In 2019, the Fred Finch Board of Directors implemented a new strategic plan which included several goals and initiatives to improve our capacity to achieve higher levels of expertise, sustaining and growing our programs through innovative collaboration, staff empowerment, intentional leadership succession and sound business development practices.
While the timing of this new strategic planning process was affected by the emergency response of the pandemic, the commitment to adhering to our determined strategic priorities in all decision-making practices is our ultimate goal.
These priorities include:
Equity, Diversity, Cultural Responsivity
High Quality Care
Robust Presence in Our Communities
Influence Practice and Policy
Support Innovation and Growth
Stability and Sustainability
Mission
Fred Finch Youth & Family Services partners with people and communities to provide culturally responsive services that cultivate mental and physical resiliency and wellness.
Additional Culture Details
At Fred Finch Youth & Family Services, you will join a diverse and inclusive workforce with a commitment to provide services that make a difference in the lives of children, young adults, & their families.
Values
- Respect | Family | Compassion | Persistence | Safety & Hope
- Established as an orphanage in 1891 by Duncan and Eunice C. Finch, Fred Finch was founded on the principle that no oneβregardless of their background, financial status, or personal challengesβshould be neglected or forgotten.
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