A community shaped by and for you
Early Care Educators of San Francisco (ECESF) is a non-profit community-based organization dedicated to bringing the voice of early care educators to the broader community, leaders, policy makers, allies, and peers to affect change.
Guided by shared purpose
ECESF organizes around a mission, vision, and a set of principles developed by our community, which guide and inspire our work with each other.
Organized to make change
Early Care Educators of San Francisco come together to get to know each other across diverse sites, learn about each other’s shared and diverse experiences, shape ECESF’s program and priority goals, and work together to make a difference.
Get involved
Be part of building a connected and vibrant early care and education community mobilized to make change. Let us know your interests; sign up for our newsletter to stay informed about ECE happenings including policy, research, and events; and support our ECESF community’s growth by sharing your expertise and donations.
Join our community
Let us know you want to be an active member of the ECESF community of educator-advocates. Fill out an ECESF interest form to get connected and tell us a little about your specific interests.
Build our message
The most effective policy is driven by real experiences and need for change. Let our community and elected leaders know about your needs, concerns, and experiences in providing quality care and education—build our collective story.
Volunteer with us
Do you have resources, supports, skills, or experience you would like to bring to ECESF? Let us know!
What's happening?
Check the event calendar for community events of interest to early care educators, as well as upcoming ECESF meetings and events.
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