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Seneca Family of Agencies

Our mission is to provide Unconditional Care to children & families through the most challenging times of their lives. Learn more at www.senecafoa.org.

Seneca Family of Agencies (formerly Seneca Center) was founded in 1985 as a small Bay Area residential and day treatment program with a simple but powerful mission: to help children and families through the most difficult times of their lives. Since then, Seneca has expanded to provide a broad continuum of permanency, mental health, education, and juvenile justice services, which today reach over 18,000 youth and families throughout California and Washington State each year. Seneca’s growth has been guided by a commitment to our Unconditional Care model. For over three decades, Seneca has worked to help children and families through the most challenging times of their lives. We offer a simple promise to each youth and every family we serve: no matter how profound the difficulties you face, we will be with you every step of the way. We recognize and celebrate our families and teammates’ strengths and differences as part of our collaboration to uplift our communities. Seneca continuously strives to be a culturally responsive leader and ally. Recently, we have been honored to lead a nationwide effort, Todo Por Mi Familia, a campaign to find and connect asylum-seeking families to mental health services.

11/05/2025

‼️ is getting a new look! ‼️

For 40 years, we’ve helped children & families through life's most challenging moments. We're soon getting a much-needed refresh, but our mission of providing will always stay the same. 💛

Make sure to follow us so you don’t miss what’s coming next! 👀

11/03/2025

Many families are feeling the strain as (CalFresh/Basic Food) benefits remain delayed or reduced due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. While partial funding has been restored, it still leaves millions uncertain about how to access essential food support.

No one should ever go hungry. That's why the team has gathered a list of emergency food assistance resources across the regions we serve. Check out the full list at the link below & thank you to everyone working tirelessly to keep families fed during this uncertain time. 🍎💙

🔗 https://tr.ee/xgkNwEyUdP

Share this post to help someone in need & drop any other local resources in the comments below! 💬

10/31/2025

Our YAB members got into the spooky spirit by painting pumpkins to take home. 's YAB brings together young people from across our programs to share their voices, build relationships & help shape the future of the work we do in the community. Their creativity & leadership remind us what looks like in action. 💬🌿

Learn more about how empowers youth to make an impact here: https://tr.ee/SynGcv! 🔗

10/29/2025

For Alden Hiller, Assistant Program Director at Pathfinder Academy, it’s all about creating hands-on learning experiences that help students engage with their community. Let us know your answer in the comments below! 🌿👇

10/24/2025

Meet Golnesa Payandehjoo, a dedicated member of Seneca’s Central Coast Leadership Board & a longtime supporter of our mission. 🌿

As a board member, Golnesa plays a key role in advancing Seneca’s vision of to youth & families across the . We’re deeply grateful for Golnesa’s continued commitment to helping us here at create spaces of healing. Her support has & will continue to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve. 💙✨

Learn more about our programs & the work we do here: https://tr.ee/oUOfvv! 🔗

10/22/2025

🎉 We’re so excited to share that has been named a Bronze Winner for Best Mental Health Services in the 2025 Best of Pierce County Awards! 🏆

This recognition is a true honor—& it wouldn’t be possible without you all! Thank you to everyone who took the time to vote, to our incredible staff for their dedication & to Best of Pierce County + The News Tribune for recognizing the importance of community . 🌿

10/20/2025

🇵🇭✨ October is Filipino American History Month (FAHM)! ✨🇵🇭

This month, we celebrate the rich history, resilience & contributions of the community. From the staff & caregivers who lead with compassion every day, to the families we serve, the community plays an essential role in shaping our mission of . 💙

We’re spotlighting Attorney General Rob Bonta, the 1st Filipino American to serve in this role. Throughout his career, he’s championed immigrant protections, racial justice & equitable access to — values that align closely with our work. Thank you to leaders like Rob Bonta & to all Filipino Americans whose advocacy continue to strengthen our communities every day. 🌏

10/18/2025

📜 As California’s 2025 legislative season comes to a close, join us in celebrating the meaningful progress made for children & families statewide. 🌿

At , we know policy is a powerful tool for lasting change. The bills signed this year will shape new laws taking effect in 2026—strengthening supports in , & across our state. 💛

Thank you so much to Governor Newsom for signing these critical pieces of legislation & to the many legislators, advocates & community partners who worked tirelessly to make these changes possible. Together, we’re building a where every child & family has the opportunity to thrive. 🙌

Click the link to learn more about Seneca’s ongoing policy & advocacy efforts: https://tr.ee/Xg_1EY9uEn! 🔗

10/15/2025

From lively casino tables to fast-rising auction paddles, every moment helped raise vital support for youth & families. We’re deeply grateful to all those who joined us at TPC Monterey at Pasadera. Thank you to our incredible sponsors, generous auction donors, dedicated staff & everyone who showed up to make this celebration possible. 🎉

Here’s a quick glimpse of the night — stay tuned for the full recap soon! 🎥

Special thanks to: Pebble Beach Co. Foundation , Braga Fresh Family Farms, Montage Health, TPC Monterey at Pasadera, Tim Allen Properties, Pebble Beach Resorts, Andy Boy, California American Water & Flywheel Wines.

10/14/2025

🌈 Reflecting on (NCOD)! 💬

This past weekend was , a day to honor the courage it takes for + individuals to live openly & authentically. For many youth, coming out isn’t just about self-expression, it’s about safety and belonging.

At , we’re committed to building inclusive programs that affirm every young person’s identity & ensure they are met with care — not judgment. While National Coming Out Day has passed, let's continue to stand alongside LGBTQ+ youth & families all year long.💙

10/13/2025

🌎 Honoring ! 💙

Today, we pause to honor the rich histories & ongoing contributions of Indigenous peoples across the nation — including the Seneca Media & Communications Center, whose name our agency carries. 🌿

When our organization was founded in 1985, the name Seneca was chosen to reflect the Nation’s commitment to cherishing & nurturing children. These values deeply resonate with our mission of , however, this name was adopted without permission or consultation. We understand that using the name of the Seneca Nation — a sovereign Indigenous people with a rich cultural heritage & enduring strength — without proper context or relationship contributes to a long legacy of erasure & cultural appropriation that Indigenous communities have experienced for centuries. Today & every day, we are taking concrete steps to do better.

Learn more about our specific commitments to the Seneca Nation & all Indigenous people here: https://tr.ee/DT4FaoUfx8. 📲

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8945 Golf Links Road
Oakland, CA
94605

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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+15106544004

Website

https://linktr.ee/senecafoa, https://senecafoa.org/

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Seneca Family of Agencies was founded in 1985 by advocates who wanted to better meet the needs of children in group homes and foster family care. Seneca established itself as an innovative leader in the provision of unconditional care through a comprehensive continuum of school, community-based and family-focused treatment services for children and families experiencing high levels of trauma who are at risk for family disruption or institutional care for the children. In 2011, a strategic merger with Kinship Center formed Seneca Family of Agencies. In 2012, Canyon Acres Ranch was incorporated into the Orange County programs of Kinship Center, expanding the local base of mental health, wraparound, child placement, family finding and professional and parent training services. Kinship Center, founded in 1984, specializes in adoption, foster care, family-based services, child and family mental health care, along with parent and professional post graduate training. The merger into Seneca Family of Agencies expands Kinship Center's landmark work in California of creating, supporting, educating and providing mental health services to families built by adoption and relative caregiving. Canyon Acres has a 31-year history of serving children and families throughout Southern California, providing the highest level of care and therapeutic treatment to children who suffer from a variety of emotional and psychological disorders. The Canyon Acres Ranch Children’s Treatment Center in Orange County features a variety of therapeutic care programs that include child placement, mental health services and animal assisted therapy through an equine riding program. The joining of these organizations creates one of the most comprehensive service systems for children in California. Seneca Family of Agencies’ continuum of care now includes: in-home wraparound; foster family-based treatment; adoption and foster care; mobile crisis response; kinship care; integrated day treatment and special education services; after-school therapeutic recreation programming; public school-based mental health services; therapeutic mental health services -including pet assisted psychotherapy; intensive and preventive treatment for at-risk children and families; family finding for foster children; and nurturing residential treatment.