FranDelJA was founded by two sisters and named after the children that they loved most in life, so in its most simple definition, FranDelJA means family!
The FranDelJA that I see is a place where there are words, letters, pictures, and things that children recognize on the walls; where there is a schedule that enables the children to predict and know what's going to happen next, where they feel welcomed every single day.
The FranDelJA that I seeis a place where children know what the boundaries are, but have a safe, warm, and inviting environment where they’re not afraid to take risks, make mistakes, and learn from those mistakes.
The FranDelJA that I see is a place rich with learning opportunities for children to explore and discover all that they were created to be.
The FranDelJA that I see is a place where children can run, jump, dance, and play robustly, and feel comfortable, safe, and confident in doing so.
The FranDelJA that I see is a place where teachers are creative and fun, so that the children can feel free to express their creativity and have fun!
The FranDelJA that I see is a place where teachers initiate conversation because then the children will grow in confidence to initiate conversations for themselves.
The FranDelJA that I see is a place where teachers “start play” because then the children will learn how to “start play.”
The FranDelJA that I see is a place where teachers read and write and make literacy visible, so that children have an understanding and a comprehension of literacy.
The FranDelJA that I see is a place where teachers model language and appreciation for diversity, so that they will have language and appreciation for diversity.
The FranDelJA that I see is filled with caring teachers that reach out to the children and check on them to see if they’re okay, because it’s okay to not always be okay, but it helps to have someone to talk about it with.
It is no small task, but it is the challenge before us as we continue to strive and support families in the challenging season before us!
The parent is the first and primary teacher in every child’s life. Therefore, at FranDelJA, we strive to develop mutually supportive partnerships between families and our programs.
We believe that a child’s success is directly correlated to the success of the parent/guardian, so we have made it our goal to include supporting and encouraging families as a part of that partnership. [Read More]
We believe that a child’s success is directly correlated to the success of the parent/guardian, so we have made it our goal to include supporting and encouraging families as a part of that partnership. [Read More]
FranDelJA was established in 2000 to meet the needs of children and families residing in the Bayview Hunters Point Community.
This was the culmination of a lifelong vision of two local women who dreamed of enriching the community they resided in and loved. Gladys Harris and Sandra Young, sisters, managed to ignite the imagination of the various community leaders who also saw the need for high-quality programs in our community. [Read More]
This was the culmination of a lifelong vision of two local women who dreamed of enriching the community they resided in and loved. Gladys Harris and Sandra Young, sisters, managed to ignite the imagination of the various community leaders who also saw the need for high-quality programs in our community. [Read More]
The board's mission is to offer the children and families of our disenfranchised community the resources to level the playing field of educational and social opportunity.
This dedicated group of individuals brings a wealth of experience, influence, diversity, and professionalism to FranDelJA. [Read More]
This dedicated group of individuals brings a wealth of experience, influence, diversity, and professionalism to FranDelJA. [Read More]
The parent is the first and primary teacher in every child’s life. Therefore, at FranDelJA, we strive to develop mutually supportive partnerships between families and our programs.
We believe that a child’s success is directly correlated to the success of the parent/guardian, so we have made it our goal to include supporting and encouraging families as a part of that partnership.
In a mutually supportive partnership, parents can give as well as receive. Families become decision makers in a program that is geared to support their child and their parenting skills.
Working together we can support children to develop a life-long love for learning!
We believe that a child’s success is directly correlated to the success of the parent/guardian, so we have made it our goal to include supporting and encouraging families as a part of that partnership.
In a mutually supportive partnership, parents can give as well as receive. Families become decision makers in a program that is geared to support their child and their parenting skills.
Working together we can support children to develop a life-long love for learning!
FranDelJA was established in 2000 to meet the needs of children and families residing in the Bayview Hunters Point Community.
This was the culmination of a lifelong vision of two local women who dreamed of enriching the community they resided in and loved. Sisters, Gladys Harris and Sandra Young, managed to ignite the imagination of the various community leaders who also saw the need for high-quality programs in our community. [Read More]
This was the culmination of a lifelong vision of two local women who dreamed of enriching the community they resided in and loved. Sisters, Gladys Harris and Sandra Young, managed to ignite the imagination of the various community leaders who also saw the need for high-quality programs in our community. [Read More]
| Executive Director | Tracy List |
| Board Chair | Sandra Young |
| Board Treasurer | Dion-Jay Brookter |
| Board Treasurer | Tobin B. Gabriner |
| Board Member | Marquez Gray |
| Board Member | Karen Smith |
The board's mission is to offer the children and families of our disenfranchised community the resources to level the playing field of educational and social opportunity.
This dedicated group of individuals brings a wealth of experience, influence, diversity, and professionalism to FranDelJA. The board is committed to providing leadership and support to facilitate growth for children, families, and staff.
If you are interested in joining this dynamic group contact us at info@frandelja.org.
This dedicated group of individuals brings a wealth of experience, influence, diversity, and professionalism to FranDelJA. The board is committed to providing leadership and support to facilitate growth for children, families, and staff.
If you are interested in joining this dynamic group contact us at info@frandelja.org.