PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN, FAMILIES & YOUTH

The Oakland Fund for Children and Youth was established in 1996, when Oakland voters passed the Kids First! Initiative (Measure K), an amendment to the City Charter, to support direct services to youth under 21 years of age. In a special election in 2009 Measure D replaced Measure K and reauthorized funding for the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth for an additional twelve years (2010-2022). Measure D (formerly known as Measure K) sets-aside 3% of the City's unrestricted General Fund and requires a three-year strategic plan to guide the allocation of funds.

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Grantee Spotlight

Get to know some OFCY grantees and their work in the community!

Programs In Your Neighborhood?

Information for parents and youths about programs in your neighborhood... more

2018-2019 POC Member Recruitment

OFCY is recruiting for its 2018-2019 Planning and Oversight Committee (POC)! This important Committee decides how to allocate 3% of the City’s unrestricted general fund revenues to support Oakland’s children and youth. The POC is made up of 17 members appointed by the Mayor and City Council, at least 8 of whom are youth. Regular meetings are held once per month, usually at Oakland City Hall, and subcommittee meetings are held as needed.

Adults and youth interested in children and youth issues and who live in Oakland are encouraged to apply. Youth must be between 14 and 20 years of age.

To learn more about the requirements and criteria for Youth POC members and how to apply, click here for the POC Youth recruitment flyer .
To learn more about the requirements and criteria for Adult POC members and how to apply, click here for the POC Adult recruitment flyer.

POC Meetings

The next regular meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 18, 2018 from 6:00 to 9:00pm at Oakland City Hall, 1 Frank Ogawa Plaza, 2nd floor, Hearing Room 4, Oakland, CA 94612. Click here for the agenda materials.

OFCY Resource Page

Visit the OFCY resource page for announcements from the May 8, 2018 OFCY Convening.