SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES

Oakland, California, 94605 United States

Mission Statement

Seneca’s mission is to help children and families succeed through the most difficult times of their lives. Since opening its doors in 1985, Seneca has positioned itself as a leader in the child welfare and education fields, providing trauma-informed care in schools, communities and homes. This care takes the form of support for youth and families grappling with poverty, disability, community violence, housing instability, immigration-related concerns, and trauma. Seneca provides services for young people and their families involved in the foster care system, enrolled in chronically low-performing schools, impacted by mental health needs, and otherwise in need of specialized support. The agency’s core philosophy and model of Unconditional Care guides services and growth, and is actualized through a steadfast promise to do whatever it takes to support youth and families in need, regardless of hardship or challenge.

About This Cause

Seneca Family of Agencies supports children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. In many cases, we are the last hope for young people who have come to see failure and discouragement as a way of life. Here at Seneca, we offer each child a simple but profound promise: You will be supported every step of the way, no matter what challenges you face. By supporting each child and family in identifying and building upon their resources and strengths, we enable them to approach the future with renewed optimism and a stronger sense of the possibilities for creating a new and different story for their lives. Mission Unconditional Care | Helping children and families succeed through the most difficult times of their lives. Service Philosophy Seneca Family of Agencies is a leading innovator in the field of education, community-based and family-focused treatment services for children and families. Seneca’s success with the most challenging children rests upon the agency’s commitment to five core service principles: Unconditional Care Once accepted into care, no child is ejected from Seneca due to challenging behaviors or service needs. Seneca tailors treatment and support services to address those behaviors and meet those needs, even as they change over time. Family-Driven, Strength-Based Service Planning At Seneca, we form partnerships with parents/caregivers and focus on families’ strengths and competencies when planning and delivering services. Individualized Care To enable youth to succeed at home, at school and in the community, Seneca works with each child and family to design and provide an individualized package of services tailored to meet their unique needs and circumstances. Cultural Competence Seneca’s culturally and ethnically diverse team of professionals respect client strengths, talents and cultural heritage, working with each child and family in the context of their histories and experience. Interagency Collaboration Seneca staff work closely with county agencies, school districts, and other community-based providers to ensure that children and families receive the supportive services they need to achieve lasting success.

SENECA FAMILY OF AGENCIES
8945 Golf Links Rd
Oakland, California 94605
United States
Phone 720.989.1234
Twitter @SenecaFOA
Unique Identifier 942971761