Center for Academic Re-entry and Empowerment (C.A.R.E.)
6-10th graders Bayview Hunters Point YMCA, Buchanan YMCA
C.A.R.E. provides individualized support services for truant youth who have not enjoyed success in a traditional public school setting.
Earn Credits
Students earn credit for all in-person participation at C.A.R.E. enabling them to improve attendance and reach their academic goals.
Case Management
One on One Support for students and families to encourage and empower students to complete their educational, employment, and personal goals.
Re-Entry to School
Students can re-acclimate themselves to the academic experience and work towards graduation.
Requirements and Offerings
Through our partnerships with San Francisco Unified School District and Five Keys Charter High Schools, we are also able to offer eligible students the opportunity to get back on track to earn a high school diploma or GED.
- Students with chronic absenteeism can be referred via their school counselor. Probation Officers and other case managers can also refer students, in collaboration with families.
- The placement process involves an interview and assessment to ensure that the services provided are the best match for the student and family.
- C.A.R.E. offers a one-room schoolhouse model with one General Education Teacher. Areas of study include English Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Health, P.E., and Advisory.
- Other electives may be offered when needed. C.A.R.E. also has a Special Education Teacher who supports students 1:1, in small groups, and co-teaches.
- YMCA staff and an SFUSD School Social Worker offer life skills classes, in partnership with other Community-Based Organizations.
- Students earn 30 credits a semester, or 15 credits a quarter.
- C.A.R.E. is not credit recovery, but instead a re-entry program for students who have had interrupted schooling. Students do have opportunities to earn extra credit when participating in additional services/programs.
- Students earn credit for all participation at C.A.R.E.
- Students attend for one semester. Each student’s transition plan is developed individually with student and family input.
Program Benefits
Students earn credit for all in-person participation at C.A.R.E. enabling them to improve attendance and reach their academic goals.
One on One Support for students and families to encourage and empower students to complete their educational, employment, and personal goals.
program information
1601 Lane Street, 3rd Floor, San Francisco, California 94124
GRADES
Middle School 6 – 8th grade
High School 9 – 10th grade
ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT
20
DATES
Open enrollment throughout the year
DAYS
Monday – Friday
HOURS
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
SCHOOL MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch
GRADES
9th – 10th
ESTIMATED ENROLLMENT
15
DATES
Open enrollment throughout the year
DAYS
Monday – Friday
HOURS
9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
SCHOOL MEALS
Breakfast, Lunch
C.A.R.E. TEAMS
C.A.R.E. Bayview Team
Daniel Lindsey – Director of Bayview C.A.R.E
Terrell Townsend – Student Advocate
C.A.R.E. Buchanan Team
Kiara Mendez – Director of C.A.R.E Buchanan
Alicia Smith – Site Coordinator
Kwihnsee Lintz – Transition Coordinator
Upcoming Events
Dec 26
After School
C Sloat – School Year 2024-25 – After School 3 Days
Dec 26
After School
Abraham Lincoln – School Year 2024-25 – After School 2 Days
Dec 26
After School
Sheridan – School Year 2024-25 – After School 2 Days
Youth & Family
Reach & Rise® Mentoring
Ages 6-17 Chinatown YMCA, Urban Services YMCAAcademic Support or School Completion
Five Keys
Ages 18+ Bayview Hunters Point YMCACamps
