Our Family Resource Centers
Our Early Learning programming focuses on engaging the whole family to ensure school readiness. We empower both caregivers and children to build strong family and community relationships and focus on educating and organizing families to advocate and create more equitable and just systems that are representative of our community.
We operate Family Resource Centers (FRCs) as part of our strategy to create alternative systems that
move families from isolation to connection,
provide culturally-relevant programming and resources,
celebrate our community’s language and traditions, and
serve as a hub for community organizing, political education, leadership development, and root cause analysis.
Family Workshops: We have a variety of bilingual parenting and youth workshops throughout the year at our Family Resource Centers with focuses on literacy, school readiness, child development, finances, healthy habits, positive discipline, etc. Workshops are typically 10-12 weeks. Adults participate in workshops while their children (Ages 6 mos-12 yrs) take part in relevant, enriching programming through La Escuelita.
These FRCs are accessible, safe and free of cost.
Location: 2000 Kammerer Ave, Room #20, San Jose, CA 95116
Contact: Maria Martinez at (408) 593-5961 or mmartinez@somosmayfair.org
Serving ARUSD families at: Aptitud, Adelante II, Arbuckle, Chavez, LUCHA, Matthson Middle, Renaissance, San Antonio
Location: 500 Rough & Ready Rd, Room 10, San Jose CA, 95133
Contact: Brenda Garcia at (408) 593-5454 or bgarcia@somosmayfair.org.
Serving ARUSD families at: McCollum, Painter, Russo/McEntee, Sheppard Middle
Location: 1695 Alum Rock Ave, Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95116
Contact: Maria Martinez at (408) 593-5961 or mmartinez@somosmayfair.org.
La Escuelita
For children 0-10
La Escuelita exposes children to literacy and early learning development and offers materials and curricula for each stage of child development. Our trained Maestras also facilitate activities that stimulate growth in all areas of students’ physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development.
Programs:
Bebe y Yo (6-18 months): Creates a support system for babies’ development and a place for parents to socialize.
Jardin de Niños (8-10 years): Focuses in the inclusion and special needs of each kid based on studies and strategies to meet their needs.
Story Time Chavez & Painter: Builds the habit of reading, bilingual language learning, imagination, concentration, attention, vocabulary and feeds the kids’ curiosity.
Co-Op Preschool Ben Painter (3-4 years): The Painter Co-Op is a no-cost preschool for families who do not qualify for State or Federal-funded preschool. It is designed for families who want to get involved in their student's classroom as part of the teaching team. This is a partnership with First 5 Santa Clara County, County of Santa Clara, Think Together and Ben Painter Elementary School.
Parent Child+
For children ages 1.5-3
ParentChild+ supports families with young children living in the Alum Rock School District in accessing a path to possibility. Highly trained, community-based early learning specialists (ELSs) conduct home visits with families to model reading, conversation, and play activities to support school readiness and child development education.
