Stanford Sierra Youth & Families

09/11/2026

Meet Nalee! Nalee is a Program Manager in our Pathways to Permanency program and has been part of the SSYAF team since 2020. She has a background in Social Work and Healthcare Administration. She brings a rich blend of experience in child welfare, education, youth services, and community resource navigation, offering a caring, supportive approach that empowers the children and families we serve.

Before stepping into her leadership role, Nalee supported youth and families involved in the child welfare system as both a Youth Permanency Worker and a Wendy’s Wonderful Kids recruiter. She has built strong relationships with high‑acuity youth, families, county partners, and community supports, helping them overcome barriers to permanency through family finding and connection building.

Fun Fact: She loves to cook, fish, and spend time with her family.

09/10/2026

Our first Chalk It Up was a great success! Huge thank you to our amazing artist Johanna Pack for bringing our mission to life through art and helping us share the work we do to support youth and their families. 🎨

09/09/2026

Air Systems Service & Construction raised the bar at their second annual Olympics fundraiser! Thank you to ASSC, the sponsors, and everyone who came together to support local youth. We’re grateful to have been selected as one of this year’s beneficiaries!

09/08/2026

Nurturing young minds means giving kids opportunities to experience creativity, connection, and wonder. Sometimes, it’s as simple as watching an artist bring a little chalk and imagination to life.

09/08/2026

Attention, community members! 📣

Our Wonder Mentoring Program is seeking caring adults who can uplift youth impacted by foster care through encouragement, shared experiences, and support. As a Wonder Mentor, you’ll help a kid recognize their strengths while creating fun, meaningful moments together.

To learn more, contact our Wonder team at (916) 344‑0199 or [email protected].

Helping to improve the emotional and social well-being of children impacted by foster care

09/04/2026

Google knocked it outta the park for our youth and their matches! They had the best time at the Athletics game, where they enjoyed an unforgettable, fun experience. A special thank you to Google for making this extra-special day possible for our Wonder Matches. ⚾💚

09/03/2026

Jane Lathrop Stanford is taking center stage in a new exhibition at Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center. JANE! explores her fascinating life and legacy through personal keepsakes, artwork, clothing, artifacts, and other pieces of Stanford history.

The exhibition is open now! We invite you to discover more about the woman behind our legacy and the history that helped shape who we are today.

https://museum.stanford.edu/exhibitions/jane

Curated by Associate Curator of European Art, Patrick R. Crowley, JANE! celebrates the aesthetic and affective excesses of Jane Stanford, the Gilded Age founder and matriarch of Stanford University. Bringing together precious keepsakes, souvenirs, archaeological detritus, and spooky messages from be...

09/02/2026

We’re excited to share that we’re expanding our services to support youth and families in Sonoma County! We’re hiring a Behavioral Specialist to help us build strong relationships, uplift strengths, and connect families with the resources they need to thrive. In this role, you’ll partner with each family to create personalized plans that promote meaningful, long‑term change. To learn more, contact [email protected] or 916‑344‑0199.

09/01/2026

If you or someone you love is struggling, support is just a call or text away. Reach out to the or visit 988lifeline.org. You’re not alone, and help is here.

08/31/2026

Our youth from our Post‑Permanency Youth Social Club are kicking off the school season with creativity. They decorated pencil pouches, made their own bookmarks, and played back‑to‑school‑themed games. It was the perfect way to enjoy the final days of summer while getting ready for the new school year ahead.