Seneca Family of Agencies

Seneca Family of Agencies Our mission is to provide Unconditional Care to children & families through the most challenging times of their lives.

For more than four decades, Seneca has offered a simple promise to each youth and every family we serve: No matter how profound the difficulties you face, we will be with you every step of the way. Today, Seneca provides a broad range of mental health, education, foster care, and juvenile justice services that impact over 25,000 young people and their families every year. We are driven by the fundamental belief that children and families do not fail, but rather are failed by systems unable to meet their complex needs. We operate with the promise to meet children and families where they are, supporting and caring for them at every stage of their journey, and fostering positive outcomes for a healthier future.

04/17/2026

When emotions run high, a simple pause can make all the difference 😮‍💨

One of the grounding techniques we use with youth is called mindful stopping. It's a practical, easy-to-use strategy that helps you slow down, regulate emotions & make more intentional choices. Joann Aspiras, Lead Counselor in Seneca’s STEP Program, walks through this simple yet powerful skill we teach youth every day.

STOP stands for:
🛑 Stop – Pause what you’re doing
🌬️ Take a breath – Calm your nervous system
👀 Observe – Notice your thoughts, feelings & needs
➡️ Proceed mindfully – Choose your next step with intention

Save this for later or share it with someone who could use a reminder to pause today. 💙

🎒 across our Unconditional Education (UE) School Partnership Programs! 💼At , our UE programs are built on a simple ye...
04/16/2026

🎒 across our Unconditional Education (UE) School Partnership Programs! 💼

At , our UE programs are built on a simple yet powerful belief: Every student deserves access to a supportive & inclusive learning environment. We partner directly with public, district & charter schools to provide integrated academic, behavioral & mental health support. Our services meet students & families where they are, ensuring they feel safe, included & ready to learn. 🌱🏫

Visit senecafoa.org/careers/UE to see these roles, or share this post with someone who should be a part of this work! 🌐

🏃‍♀️ Looking for a meaningful way to get involved for next month? 🤔Join at the 10th Annual Foster 5K + Kids Dash on ...
04/15/2026

🏃‍♀️ Looking for a meaningful way to get involved for next month? 🤔

Join at the 10th Annual Foster 5K + Kids Dash on Sunday, May 17. This community event hosted by Foster5K brings people together to raise awareness & critical funding for youth in across — proceeds benefit Child Advocates of Silicon Valley. Stop by our Resource Family Programs booth to learn more about becoming a resource parent & explore ways to support your community. ✨💙

Ticket prices increase TOMORROW, so get your tickets now to secure discounted pricing. Whether you sprint, jog, or skip, we hope to see you there!

📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 9 AM
📍 Martial Cottle Park | San Jose, CA
🎟️ Get tickets here: https://tr.ee/lDz5j6LKRj

April is 😵‍💫Stress is something we all experience, but when it becomes a constant it can have a serious impact on both...
04/13/2026

April is 😵‍💫

Stress is something we all experience, but when it becomes a constant it can have a serious impact on both mental & physical health. For many of the youth & families we serve—& for those doing this work alongside them—stress can happen often. It can be layered, ongoing & connected to our environment or life circumstances. That’s why taking intentional moments to care for ourselves is so important.

While we may not always be able to remove stress entirely, we can build small, consistent ways to manage it & support our well-being. Send this to someone who could use a reminder today! 💬

04/10/2026

🏛️ Advocacy in Action 2026 Recap 💙

Last month, joined the California Alliance of Child and Family Services & The Catalyst Center in Sacramento for Advocacy in Action. This annual gathering brings together providers, advocates & system leaders to strengthen how we support youth & families across . 🤝

As part of this year's conference, our CEO & Policy Advocate represented Seneca in direct meetings with multiple legislative offices. They met with Speaker Robert Rivas, Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, Assemblymember Buffy Wicks, Senator Tony Strickland & Mike McGuire for Congress' offices. These conversations focused on key issues including increasing support for foster family agencies (FFAs) during the insurance crisis & addressing workforce/funding challenges.

Thank you to the California Alliance of Child and Family Services & The Catalyst Center for creating space for this important work & for the opportunity to present alongside partners across the state. 👏

Meet Alex* 💙At 13 years old, Alex had already experienced multiple placements & even had suicidal thoughts. They were ...
04/09/2026

Meet Alex* 💙

At 13 years old, Alex had already experienced multiple placements & even had suicidal thoughts. They were struggling—feeling unsafe & disconnected—& would sometimes shout or throw things.

But when they entered Seneca’s emergency placement program, that started to change. They started therapy to process significant early childhood trauma & explore their gender identity. Our Family Finding team was also able to track down Alex’s grandmother, who wanted to reconnect. This is what it means to provide .

Because of your generosity, Alex is now rebuilding a sense of safety, identity & belonging. to everyone who has already donated to our Open the Door to Hope campaign. If you haven’t yet, there is still time to help create more stories like Alex’s. 🌱

📅 Ends TOMORROW - April 10
🔗 & learn more: senecafoa.org/open-the-door



*Name & identifying details have been changed to protect privacy.

💼 : Youth Stabilization Specialist (YSS) 🌱At , we partner with youth & families during some of the most challenging mo...
04/08/2026

💼 : Youth Stabilization Specialist (YSS) 🌱

At , we partner with youth & families during some of the most challenging moments in their lives—providing integrated , & services rooted in . As a YSS, you play a critical role in making that belief a reality.

We believe that real change happens through connection. That’s why we invest in our staff just as much as the communities we serve—offering ongoing support, opportunities for growth & a workplace grounded in purpose. If you’re looking for a role where your presence truly matters, we’d love to hear from you!

🔗 Apply & learn more:

04/07/2026

🎙️ Hear from our Todo Por Mi Familia (TPMF) program & help us spread the word! 💙

Seneca’s program connects families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border to free mental health services, case management & culturally responsive support. If you know someone who was separated at the border between January 2017 – January 2021, they may be eligible for these services. Please help us reach families who may not know about this support by sharing this post! 📣

to Qué Buena 106.5 FM, 102.9 Amor, San Diego Contigo & Univision for helping amplify these resources. 🙏

📞 24/7 Hotline: 844-529-3327
📧 Email: Info@TodoPorLaFamilia.org
📻 Full interview: https://tr.ee/etDO0TwBXB



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🎙️ Escucha de nuestro programa Todo Por Mi Familia (TPMF) y ayúdanos a correr la voz! 💙

El programa de Seneca conecta a familias afectadas por la separación con servicios de salud mental gratuitos, manejo de casos y apoyo culturalmente sensible. Si conoces a alguien que fue separado en la frontera entre enero de 2017 y enero de 2021, puede ser elegible para estos servicios. Por favor ayúdanos a llegar a familias que quizá no sepan sobre este apoyo compartiendo esta publicación! 📣

a Qué Buena 106.5 FM, 102.9 Amor, San Diego Contigo y Univision por ayudar a amplificar estos recursos.

📞 Línea de ayuda 24/7: 844-529-3327
📧 Correo electrónico: Info@TodoPorLaFamilia.org
📻 Entrevista completa: https://tr.ee/etDO0TwBXB

04/06/2026

Each year, students from James Baldwin Academy embark on an overnight cabin trip! For some of our students, this may be their first time visiting the mountains—so we make sure they’re fully prepared, at no cost to them. The school provides clothing & equipment when needed, ensuring every student has the opportunity to participate. ❄️💙

Experiences like this cabin trip create an opportunity for students to build trust, strengthen peer relationships, try new things & simply experience joy. For students who may have faced instability or barriers, these moments can be powerful in helping them reconnect to school & their community. 🌱

Learn more about Seneca’s NPS & how we support students here: senecafoa.org/nonpublic-schools. 👈🏼

04/03/2026

⚾ Join for a night of baseball during ! 💙

We’re honored to be selected as the partner for the San Jose Giants on "We Care Wednesday", presented by Kaiser Permanente. These nights were created to highlight organizations working to strengthen the health & well-being of communities across the . Come out for an evening of baseball & be sure to stop by our table to meet our Resource Family Program team.🌉

Hope to see you there! 👋

📅 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 6 PM
📍 Excite Ballpark | San Jose, CA
🎟️ Get tickets: https://tr.ee/qqTPB9AnGV

Autism is often talked about — but not always clearly understood. 💙This , we’re proud to share our Autism FAQ Guide — a...
04/03/2026

Autism is often talked about — but not always clearly understood. 💙

This , we’re proud to share our Autism FAQ Guide — a resource designed to break down common questions, clarify key terms & challenge misconceptions in a way that is grounded in respect. 🌱

We invite you to explore the guide & share it with others who are committed to building understanding. Read the full Autism FAQ guide here: https://tr.ee/2nscK-vTWe. 📖

04/01/2026

🎨 Explore & support student art through May 4! 💛

This month, we celebrated the launch of “Creating Our Future", a vibrant student art exhibit at the Hayward Public Library, hosted in partnership with the Hayward Arts Council. It features powerful work from youth in Seneca’s Unconditional Education program.

This exhibit brings together artists from elementary through high school across multiple districts, with each piece reflecting the student's lived experience. For many of our young artists, this is more than an art show—it’s an opportunity to be seen, celebrated & connected to their community.

🖼️ Visit in person: Stop by the 2nd floor of the Hayward Public Library before May 4th
💛 Purchase student artwork: Help support a young artist by visiting the exhibit website, noting the piece number & price, then submitting a donation with those details—proceeds go directly to the student artist
🌱 Give more broadly: Help fund art supplies & future creative opportunities for students

Artwork pick-up for purchased pieces will take place on Tuesday, May 20 (2-4:30 PM) at the Hayward Public Library. to everyone who attended the opening event!

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Oakland, CA
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Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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Seneca Family of Agencies was founded in 1985 by advocates who wanted to better meet the needs of children in group homes and foster family care. Seneca established itself as an innovative leader in the provision of unconditional care through a comprehensive continuum of school, community-based and family-focused treatment services for children and families experiencing high levels of trauma who are at risk for family disruption or institutional care for the children. In 2011, a strategic merger with Kinship Center formed Seneca Family of Agencies. In 2012, Canyon Acres Ranch was incorporated into the Orange County programs of Kinship Center, expanding the local base of mental health, wraparound, child placement, family finding and professional and parent training services. Kinship Center, founded in 1984, specializes in adoption, foster care, family-based services, child and family mental health care, along with parent and professional post graduate training. The merger into Seneca Family of Agencies expands Kinship Center's landmark work in California of creating, supporting, educating and providing mental health services to families built by adoption and relative caregiving. Canyon Acres has a 31-year history of serving children and families throughout Southern California, providing the highest level of care and therapeutic treatment to children who suffer from a variety of emotional and psychological disorders. The Canyon Acres Ranch Children’s Treatment Center in Orange County features a variety of therapeutic care programs that include child placement, mental health services and animal assisted therapy through an equine riding program. The joining of these organizations creates one of the most comprehensive service systems for children in California. Seneca Family of Agencies’ continuum of care now includes: in-home wraparound; foster family-based treatment; adoption and foster care; mobile crisis response; kinship care; integrated day treatment and special education services; after-school therapeutic recreation programming; public school-based mental health services; therapeutic mental health services -including pet assisted psychotherapy; intensive and preventive treatment for at-risk children and families; family finding for foster children; and nurturing residential treatment.