Wu Yee Children’s Services Opens Mission Children’s Hub at The Women’s Building
New community-based location expands access to early childhood and family support services in San Francisco’s Mission District SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Wu Yee Children’s Services is expanding its presence in San Francisco with the opening of the Mission Children’s Hub, a new community-based location inside The Women’s Building at 3543 18th Street. The new hub brings Wu […]
Leaders in Early Childhood Services See Kids Falling Through the Cracks. They Also See Solutions.
Wu Yee Children’s Services was featured in a recent article by The Tenderloin Voice examining gaps in early childhood and youth services in the Tenderloin and highlighting recommendations to better support children, youth and families in the neighborhood through expanded, culturally responsive and community-informed services. By Laura Wenus Published May 13, 2026 | Read the […]
$570 Million in Childcare Funds Will Soon Reach SF Families
Supervisor Stephen Sherrill Partners with Department of Early Childhood on Timeline. Working families can receive up to $36,000 per child as city expands subsidies. February 4, 2026 SAN FRANCISCO, CA — At today’s Budget and Finance Committee meeting, Supervisor Sherrill, alongside co-sponsors Supervisors Melgar, Sauter, and Wong, held a hearing focused on Mayor Lurie’s ambitious plan […]
Mayor Lurie Launches Family Opportunity Agenda to Make San Francisco More Affordable for Families
Under Family Opportunity Agenda, every family with kids under five will have access to child care, making San Francisco first city in U.S. to achieve goal; new pilot program will allow SFUSD students to simultaneously earn associate degrees or industry certifications at City College for free; builds on Mayor Lurie’s work to tackle housing costs […]
How One City is Finding Badly Needed Early Educators — And Getting Them to Stay
Wu Yee’s IRISE Early Childhood Education Apprenticeship Program is featured in an article appearing in Hechinger Report, Christian Science Monitor, and KQED/MindShift. Chief Program Officer Cheryl Horney speaks about the incredible impact apprenticeship programs are having on San Francisco’s ECE workforce. In addition to Cheryl’s interview, the article explores the personal impact of the program […]
The Future of Early Childhood Education in San Francisco
We recently brought together city leaders, educators, and advocates to explore The Future of Early Childhood Education in San Francisco. Mayor Daniel Lurie opened the event with a powerful message about investing in every child’s potential. We also heard inspiring insights from Senator Scott Wiener and Ingrid Mezquita of the Department of Early Childhood on […]
Mayor Lurie Breaks Ground on Redesigned Playground in Tenderloin
Mayor Daniel Lurie today broke ground on a newly redesigned playground in the Tenderloin, marking a step forward for the neighborhood’s families and children. The project will deliver an improved public space with a reconfigured layout, a more secure and cohesive play area, and accessibility improvements.