Lincoln Families is a brand that is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families in Alameda and Contra Costa counties. With a focus on school achievement, economic mobility, and community wellness, Lincoln Families provides a range of support services that are designed to be preventative, responsive, and intensive. By disrupting cycles of poverty and trauma, Lincoln Families empowers children and families to build strong futures.

The brand is committed to creating systemic change by strengthening its work in schools and communities, removing barriers to care, and advancing racial justice and equity. Their mission is to provide children with early support and services, ensuring that programs are available to them throughout their school years and up until high school graduation. Lincoln Families understands the importance of engaging families and communities in order to create lasting impacts.

Guided by their values of integrity, compassion, respect, excellence, courage, and diversity, Lincoln Families addresses the unique needs of children and families. They are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, reflected in their recruitment of staff who represent the communities they serve. With ongoing opportunities for staff to increase their knowledge and understanding of the communities they serve, Lincoln Families strives to be better allies to children, youth, families, and service partners.

Established in 1883, Lincoln Families has a rich history of responding to the needs of youth and families. Starting as the first racially integrated orphanage in Northern California, Lincoln Families has evolved over the years, providing a proven track record of helping youth attend school, engage in learning, and thrive with their families. With audited financials and transparency, Lincoln Families is dedicated to accountability and demonstrating the impact of their work.

By supporting Lincoln Families, you are contributing to the mission of empowering children and families to break the cycles of poverty and trauma, and create pathways to a vibrant future. You can stay connected with Lincoln Families through their website and social media platforms to learn more about their impactful initiatives and find opportunities to get involved