ONE COMMUNITY. ONE FAMILY

 ​"My kids had an awesome time. Everyone cared for my kids like they were their own. " -ANONYMOUS survey

"Fam 1st follows the old school way of raising a family, “ It takes a village”. Which is so true. The Fam 1st village is outstanding. They have done so much for my child I don’t even know where to start. wHEN MY SON first started the program in the summer of 2018. He was welcomed to the family with open arms and love. Andre attended summer school across the street from W.O.Y.C. Every day he was totally excited to attend, he wondered what fun things he was going to do the next day. By the end of the summer, I saw a huge change in my son. He was much more mature and self-controlled. He was excited to return (HE is usually not too happy to attend a place of learning but this wasn’t the case.) He was open to learning new things and now was able to advocate for himself, by letting an adult know when he’s having a bad day or if he needs help with his work, instead of getting frustrated and having a meltdown. He has been given a strong sense of unity and a high level of respect for himself and others. The things this center does is remarkable." -PARENT M.Selm0n


"What was amazing to me was how staff would pull kids in: with 1 on 1 talks, and group “sit-downs” where "staff shared wisdom and taught about respecting each other and ourselves. I knew Family 1st Foundation was special because the staff have goals and hopes for their children which reach far beyond being simply good students.
- Cal Student Volunteer

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​Vision
We envision West Oakland as a thriving community w/ a proud history,where people are informed, connected, engaged, and empowered to shape their future. The West Oakland Youth Center is fun and safe place where youth and young adults learn together and become change agents for the community.

Mission
The West Oakland Youth Center's mission is to provide a safe environment where young people are engaged and supported to explore and develop their talents and skills.

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Fam 1st Community Week:
Each year in July (2nd week) we celebrate our community by curating a 4 days of events that are based around FAMILY & COMMUNITY fun. 

Community FAMILY Day (Water slide Park /Barbecue)
Talent Show
Family Bowl night
Football and Dance camp
​Closeout Celebration

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Family Aboard 
'bRIDGING ATHLETICS AND aCADEMIA'

Part 1: Football camp
Part 2: Makers Lab and 3-D printing

OTTAWA, CA -Break the Plane
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London (8 week cohort)

From the Bay to the UK