Peninsula Family Service

Older adult serviceswe open doors to independence, wellness, and engagement for older adults. We change lives by providing opportunities for older individuals in our community to connect and thrive.peer counseling - trained volunteer counselors offer one-on-one or group support and companionship to diverse community members (aged 55+). The program offers services in english, mandarin, spanish, tagalog, and to our lgbtq+ community.(continued on schedule o)fair oaks adult activity center - the center offers many programs and services that empower older adults to improve their health, social lives, and personal fulfillment. Participants have access to a variety of group social activities, fitness classes, health screenings, information, and assistance. They may also share a nutritious lunch each day, as well as take home groceries and vegetables from the garden.technology-based support - help@hand is a dynamic program that provides technology education for older adults in san mateo county. "get-appy technology workshops" consist of six consecutive workshops held once a week for 1.5 hours. This includes 30 minutes of miscellaneous tech support for participants as well as a one-hour workshop focused on a topic. "get-appy workshops" are held once a month and consist of 1-hour topics that participants have chosen.transportation - the "got wheels!" program provides subsidized, on-demand taxi services to eligible adults (70+) in twelve peninsula cities. Members can get subsidized rides within this geographic area and to the san francisco international airport. Drivers are trained to provide "arm in arm" support and vehicles are fully accessible for passengers.on february 25, 2016, peninsula family service incorporated a california for-profit entity, drivefoward, llc ("df"), to strengthen the financial empowerment line of development. Peninsula family service is the sole member of df.

Employment serviceswe open doors to financial stability. Peninsula family service is a leading organization in employment for adults age 50+ with two unique programs.the senior community service employment program (scsep) program assists adults age 55+ living in san mateo county in their search for employment by providing guidance, direction, resources, paid classroom training, job match up, and placement.(continued on schedule o)the mature worker program is for adults age 50+ living in santa clara county in collaboration with novaworks. Participants learn age-neutral resume writing and interview strategies, have opportunities to network, and attend specialized workshops.

Financial empowermentwe open doors to financial education, services, and tools. We change lives by empowering individuals to take control of their financial futures.financial education - financial workshops educate participants on budgeting, spending habits, and credit building. All participants must successfully complete these workshops before receiving additional support or tools.accessible loans - after completing financial education, we provide people with the tools to rebuild their financial futures. This includes offering accessible auto loan options, to those who qualify to pay but have low credit scores, such as the driveforward (and driveforward electric) vehicle loan program which enables the purchase of a quality used vehicle.banking alternatives - individuals who do not have access to traditional banking services can access tools to rebuild their credit, such as zero-interest social loans (lending circles). In addition, we offer a low-cost money management tool, a visa prepaid debit card, to help individuals who do not have access to bank checking accounts.youth financial workshop series - these workshops empower teens to navigate the complex financial landscape of adulthood, ensuring they have the tools and resources to thrive and face financial challenges head-on. Participants gain: independence, responsibility, emergency preparedness, credit management, life skills, and ways to reduce stress.