Peninsula Family Service

Peninsula Family Service Peninsula Family Service envisions a community where opportunity, financial stability, and wellness are secured for all.

Since 1950, Peninsula Family Service has touched over half a million lives. Our programs empower clients by helping them build the skills they need to thrive. As we begin our seventh decade, we at Peninsula Family Service are proud to provide services in multiple languages to nearly 20,000 clients of all ages. We currently operate various child development centers and run the Fair Oaks Adult Activ

ity Center and offer programs for older adults, families, and financial empowerment programs. We are proud to offer services to residents throughout San Mateo County, the Peninsula, south counties and beyond.

💰 Building Financial Confidence Starts Early!Money skills are life skills—and Peninsula Family Service is helping young ...
09/02/2026

💰 Building Financial Confidence Starts Early!

Money skills are life skills—and Peninsula Family Service is helping young people build them early.

Our Youth Financial Workshops give teens ages 13–20 practical tools to navigate adulthood with confidence, from managing money and building credit to preparing for emergencies, reducing financial stress, and making responsible financial decisions.

Through this six-week program, young people gain the knowledge and confidence they need to take control of their financial futures. Because when young people have the right tools, they can build stronger, more secure futures. 💙

Learn more about our Youth Financial Workshops: peninsulafamilyservice.org/youth-financial-workshops

🎉 A Great Start to the Great First Eight! 🎉Today, Leo J. Ryan Preschool launched our Great First Eight Curriculum with a...
09/01/2026

🎉 A Great Start to the Great First Eight! 🎉

Today, Leo J. Ryan Preschool launched our Great First Eight Curriculum with a busy and fun-filled day of learning and discovery! 💛

In Room 2, children explored their classroom centers during Community Gathering and took a tour to become familiar with their new learning spaces. They discovered patterns during Math Marvels and practiced recognizing the letters in their names during Word Wonders. ✨

Learning continued through play as children pretended to be construction workers in the Imagination Station and worked together to complete puzzles in the Puzzles & Games center. 🧩👷

We’re excited to see all the learning, creativity, and growth that the Great First Eight will bring this year! 🌟 To learn more about our EL programs: https://ow.ly/CeO350ZFhFa

🪩✨ Disco Fever at Fair Oaks! ✨🕺The dance floor was shining and the good times were rolling at the Fair Oaks Older Adult ...
08/31/2026

🪩✨ Disco Fever at Fair Oaks! ✨🕺

The dance floor was shining and the good times were rolling at the Fair Oaks Older Adult Center! Our community came together for a fun-filled Disco Party featuring great music, dancing, laughter, and plenty of smiles. 💃🎶

It was wonderful to see everyone dressed up, showing off their moves, and enjoying time together. Thank you to everyone who helped make this groovy celebration such a success! 🕺🌟

Here’s to keeping the good times—and the music—going! 🪩❤️

This August, for Make-A-Will Month, Peninsula Family Service (PFS) is sharing a will-writing tool that is free to use th...
08/29/2026

This August, for Make-A-Will Month, Peninsula Family Service (PFS) is sharing a will-writing tool that is free to use through our partner FreeWill. In about 20 minutes you can protect your family and record your wishes, and should you wish, a gift in your will can help strengthen our community for children, families, and older adults for years to come. Begin with the link here: https://ow.ly/s9uq50ZCuEK

Investing in the Next Generation of Skilled WorkersAs California faces growing demand for skilled trade professionals, P...
08/27/2026

Investing in the Next Generation of Skilled Workers

As California faces growing demand for skilled trade professionals, PFS and the are partnering to create new career pathways for local youth.

Through Youth Pathways to Workforce, high school seniors will earn up to 5 industry certifications, build career skills, and connect with registered apprenticeship opportunities.

“The skilled trades offer incredible opportunities, and too many students don't even realize those opportunities exist. Introducing them to the trades while they're still in high school gives them time to explore their options, ask questions, and discover a future they may never have considered.”
— Julie Lind, Executive Officer, San Mateo County Central Labor Council

📊 Unlock the Power of Data to Accelerate Your Impact!We’re proud to see our CEO Heather Cleary joining Sustainable San M...
08/26/2026

📊 Unlock the Power of Data to Accelerate Your Impact!

We’re proud to see our CEO Heather Cleary joining Sustainable San Mateo County as a guest speaker for an upcoming webinar focused on using data to create greater impact in our communities.

The newly expanded Sustainability Dashboard features more than 100 environmental, economic, and equity metrics, along with city-level reports and neighborhood-level census tract comparisons. These tools can help nonprofits, advocates, and community leaders better understand local needs and use data to inform strategic planning, grant writing, advocacy, and service delivery.

Heather will share how data and community insights can help strengthen the work of Peninsula Family Service and better serve the individuals and families in our community. 💛

Join Heather and fellow guest speaker Amelia Stonkus of Rise South City for this free and insightful webinar!

📅 Register today and discover how data can help accelerate your impact.

📣Without action from Sacramento, $226M remains at risk this year and beyond, in rightful funding for & cities – moni...
08/24/2026

📣Without action from Sacramento, $226M remains at risk this year and beyond, in rightful funding for & cities – monies that fund critical community services!

🔎Learn More: smcfairfunding.org
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We are so thankful for the donation from Upward, SF Fire, Patelco Credit Union. Thank you for the 150 backpacks and back...
08/24/2026

We are so thankful for the donation from Upward, SF Fire, Patelco Credit Union. Thank you for the 150 backpacks and back to school supplies!

☀️🎉 Summer Celebration at Leo J. Ryan! 🎉☀️Our Leo J. Ryan students and families came together to celebrate summer with f...
08/23/2026

☀️🎉 Summer Celebration at Leo J. Ryan! 🎉☀️

Our Leo J. Ryan students and families came together to celebrate summer with fun, laughter, and wonderful memories! 💛 We’re grateful for our amazing staff and families who made the celebration so special. 🌻

💛 Celebrating Our Amazing Students! 🎉Last week, we had the joy of celebrating our incredible students and all they’ve ac...
08/21/2026

💛 Celebrating Our Amazing Students! 🎉

Last week, we had the joy of celebrating our incredible students and all they’ve accomplished!

When our venue became unexpectedly unavailable at the last minute, the Bayshore Public Library stepped up to support our students and families. We are incredibly grateful for their kindness, flexibility, and commitment to our community. 📚💛

A huge thank you to our Midway staff and parents who helped make this special celebration possible. Your teamwork and dedication made the day one to remember! 🌟

Here’s to celebrating our students, our families, and the amazing community that supports them! 🎓✨

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24 2nd Avenue
San Mateo, CA
94401

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+16504034300

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