The Children Youth and Families Oversight and Advisory Committee (OAC) is an 11 member council created following the passage of Proposition C in November 2014. Proposition C approved the extension of the city’s Children’s Fund (now Children and Youth Fund) and Public Education Enrichment Fund (PEEF) for 25 years.

The Children’s Fund was established in 1991 and sets aside a portion of the city’s property tax to provide services for young people in San Francisco, mostly through the Department of Children, Youth and Their Families (DCYF). DCYF’s main priority areas are in early care & education; out of school time; youth leadership, empowerment & development; family support; and violence prevention and intervention.

The Oversight and Advisory Council includes three seats for youth members: Two members age 19 or under, and one seat for a transitional age youth age 18-24.

Members of the OAC make sure that the Children and Youth fund is put to the purpose that voters intended-providing the children and youth of San Francisco with high quality services and programs; and that the community has a say in decision-making about how the fund will be used.

Application here. Applications are due May 15th by 6:00pm.