ALL FRED FINCH NEWS

There are some people whose impact can never be measured by years alone. There was laughter. There were tears. There were stories spanning decades. And there was one unforgettable comment from a young participant that perfectly captured the spirit of the day. When Mar Smith shared with the youth in her program that she would soon be retiring after 36 years at Fred Finch, one participant had an immediate question. "Permanently?" "Yes," Mar replied. "Permanently." After thinkin

We are proud to announce that our Wraparound program has achieved California High Fidelity Wraparound Certified status. This certification, issued by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) through the Resource Center for Family-Focused Practice (RCFFP), recognizes our alignment with California’s standards for High Fidelity Wraparound and our continued commitment to delivering high-quality, family-centered, evidence-based care. High Fidelity Wraparound is a family

Our Interim CEO Laura McClarin was recently featured on Good Business San Diego to discuss Fred Finch’s 130+ year legacy of serving children, youth, and families across California. “By partnering with communities, counties, schools, and healthcare organizations, we’re able to expand programs that truly benefit children, youth, and families because that is so core to our mission.” — Laura McClarin During the interview, Laura shared how Fred Finch has evolved from its beginning

Oakland – Fred Finch Youth & Family Services (Fred Finch) announced today that David Channer will become the agency’s next chief executive officer effective July 20, 2026. David takes the helm from Tom Alexander who retired in April. “David is an excellent addition to the Fred Finch team,” said Lacy Vong, Chair of the Fred Finch board. “The Board conducted an extensive search to find the next leader to continue the organization’s 135 years of excellent mental and behavioral