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Welcome to the Oakland Fund for Children and Youth (OFCY)

 

Investing in Oakland’s Future, One Child at a Time

OFCY empowers children, youth, and families by funding vital programs that foster education, career readiness, health, and community engagement. Since 1996, we have been committed to ensuring that every young person in Oakland has access to opportunities that support their growth and success.


OFCY Planning and Oversight Committee Meetings

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Oakland City Hall, One Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Hearing Room 4, Oakland CA, 94612

Join us to discuss funding priorities and programs that support Oakland’s youth. Your voice matters! Click here to see the POC calendar.


Our Impact at a Glance

$18,837,382 invested in community programs in FY 2023-24
20,612 youth supported in FY 2023-24
✅ Partnerships with 77 non-profit and public agencies offering 148 programs

What We Fund

  1. Social-Emotional Well-Being in Early Childhood
  2. Family Resource Centers and Parent Engagement
  3. Comprehensive Afterschool Programs – Elementary Schools
  4. Comprehensive Afterschool Programs – Middle Schools
  5. Middle School Engagement, Wellness & Transitions
  6. High School and Postsecondary Student Success
  7. Youth Leadership & Development
  8. Summer Academic & Enrichment, Summer Youth Employment
  9. Violence Prevention
  10. Career Access and Employment for Opportunity Youth
  11. Career Access and Employment for Youth In School

Latest Updates - April 2025

Upcoming POC meeting: April 16, 2025
FY 2024-2025 Quarter 3 Reporting Due: April 15, 2025
FY 2024-2025 Program Participant Surveys: Open through June 30, 2025
FY 2023-202OFCY Evaluation Report approved by POC: Read an overview here 

Stay Connected

OFCY Phone | (510) 238-6379

OFCY Office | 150 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Suite 4216, Oakland, CA 94612