About Us
Dedicated to ensuring children in California achieve their full potential — one student at a time.
Our Vision
The CA-SFEC envisions a California where every student is supported by strong family-school partnerships that promote educational excellence and equity. We aim to make California a national model for family engagement, expanding opportunities and resources for culturally responsive learning, particularly in underserved communities.
Graduation Rate
College Enrollment
Our Mission
CA-SFEC’s mission is to build parent leaders by providing families with the knowledge and skills to partner with schools and communities, ensuring their children achieve their full potential.
Our Network
Statewide Family Engagement Centers
- Current Grant States
- Past Grant States
Advisory Committee
- Eulalia Dolores, Parent
- Bryan Davis, Parent
- Luz Palacio, Parent
- Lilia Becerril, Parent
- Alba Rodriguez, Parent
- Jorge Martinez, Parent
- Dorothy Clark, Parent
- Emi Sakamoto, Youth Representative
- Brianna Hernandez, Youth Representative
- Maria Villa, Community-Based Organization
- David Toston, Community-Based Organization
- Mars Serna, Education Representative
- Misty Avila, Philanthropy
Consortium Partners
Lisa Borrego
Senior Director at the Californians Dedicated to Education Foundation
Diana Meza
Associate Director of the California Family and Community Engagement Initiative
Reyna Hernandez
Senior Director of Research and Policy at NAFSCE
Frances Contreras
Dean of Education at the University of California, Irvine
Erika Torres
Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction, Student Support Services at the CDE
SFEC Team
Latest Updates
FAFSA/CADAA Priority Deadline Updates
Opportunity to Join the Count Play Explore Advisory Committee
Myths About Applying for Financial Aid for the First Time
Want to Learn More?
Learn how the California State Wide Family Engagement Center strengthens education through partnerships. Discover all the opportunities to support children’s learning statewide. Join us in empowering families and enhancing education.
