Program Information Program description and contact updated: 01/30/17
Program approved for: BASW [ X ] MSW 1st Year [ X] MSW 2nd Year [X]
Parent Agency Name: Our Family Coalition
Agency Phone Number: 415/981-1960
Website: www.ourfamily.org
Agency/Program Address:
1385 Mission St., Ste. 340,
San Francisco 94103
Name of Internship Contact Person:
Jennifer Grant, MSW
Contact‘s E-mail: jennifer@ourfamily.org
Contact’s Phone Number: 415/981-1960
County: SF
Program Description:
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Our Family Coalition (OFC) advances equity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) families with children through support, education and advocacy.
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Primary Issues that the Program Addresses:
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OFC offers family support programs serving LGBTQ parents/caregivers and their children, by providing educational workshops, parent peer support groups, and community-building events and activities; helps foster institutional change focused on building cultural competency for working with LGBTQ families in elementary schools, early childhood settings, and health & social service providers; and engages in policy & advocacy work to advance the equality of LGBTQ families. These three areas of work inform and build on one another.
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Populations and Clientele Served:
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LGBTQ-headed families with children and prospective parents throughout the Bay Area. Throughout all our programs, we focus resources on deepening our work with families and the communities in which they live.
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Types of Services Offered by the Program:
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Local, state and national advocacy on issues impacting LGBTQ parents, family-building, education, etc.
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Intern Assignments and Learning Opportunities:
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Assisting with planning, developing and implementing all services. In the recent past, OFC has co-sponsored a CA bill, has supported many bills, has submitted amicus briefs to SCOTUS, and has worked with the CA Department of Education to implement new K-12 social science framework. Interns would be involved in all parts of this: developing quarterly policy calendar, following all relevant CA bills, writing letters of support/opposition, attending hearings in Sacramento, convening working groups, drafting talking points (for/against), drafting quarterly policy briefs, and working with Parent Advocates. Interns are also encouraged to learn about all other agency departments (Education, Family Programs, Development, Operations), by attending at least one event led by each team, including a Board Meeting.
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Other Specialized Training and Educational Opportunities:
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Monthly staff trainings, agency pays for training opportunities offered thru SF Family Support Network
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Student Availability:
Days preferred: Any; weekly Thursday staff meetings
Hours preferred: Any between 9a-7p
Does the agency offer evening and/or weekend hours for the field placement? Yes: XXX No: ____
Agency Profile:
Non-Profit: XXX Public/Government: ____ Educational Institution: ____ Other (specify): ____
If a K-12 school, is PPS supervision available? Yes: ____ No: ____
INTERN CHARACTERISTICS
Please indicate the number of students in the following categories that the agency could accommodate:
BASW: 1-2 First-Year MSW: 1-2 Second-Year MSW: ____ Second-Year Title IV-E: ____
Please indicate any particular characteristics and skills that would be desirable for this placement (e.g., language capacity, knowledge of specific computer programs, etc.):
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Experience in any of the following is a plus:
Online database
2nd language
LGBTQ community
Public grants/contracts
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Number of SF State University School of Social Work students previously placed at this agency: 1 (past 5 yrs)
SPECIAL PLACEMENT PROCEDURES OR REQUIREMENTS
Does the agency require:
____ Fingerprint clearance
XXX Background check
____ TB clearance
____ Other health examinations
____ Immunizations
____ Vehicle for placement related duties
Does the agency cover the cost for any background checks or health procedures? Yes: XXX No: ____
Does the agency require an early start or late completion date: Yes: ____ No: XXX
Are there any other special placement procedures or requirements? If so, please specify:
INTERN BENEFITS
Does the placement offer a stipend? Yes: ____ No: XXX
If yes, how much is offered and are there any particular requirements to receive the stipend?
Are there other benefits available (e.g., work study matching funds, food, transportation, subsidies for travel expenses and conferences, etc.)? If so, please specify:
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$30 monthly commuter stipend check, agency pays for training opportunities offered thru SF Family Support Network and First 5 Alameda
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