In the heart of San Francisco's Tenderloin neighborhood, the Bay Area Women's and Children's Center is a unique presence. In this multi-ethnic neighborhood, BAWCC focuses entirely on the needs and issues of low-income families, children, and women.

BAWCC offers a variety of direct services that address immediate needs and assists with achieving long-term stability. BAWCC's advocacy, planning and policy work on issues of low-income children and families has had a positive impact on the lives of thousands since we opened in 1981. BAWCC's long-term projects have resulted in the creation of playgrounds, a recreation center, school, and family center.

Direct Services BAWCC works with more than 600 families, children and women each month.	Advocacy/Coalition Building BAWCC has initiated and chairs many community efforts to expand resources for low-income children, families, and women.	Long-Term Community Projects BAWCC initiated and staffed efforts for 5 community playgrounds, the Tenderloin Community School and Family Center's construction.
Our Angel Child program provides gifts for more than 300 Tenderloin children each holiday season.	The Family Room at Tenderloin Community School is a welcoming place for parenting classes and workshops.	The construction process of Tenderloin Community School on Turk Street at VanNess.

BAWCC's spearheading of community-wide projects has resulted in the construction of five children's playgrounds, a community recreation center, and an award-winning elementary school and family center.

	BAWCC's full-time employees: Executive Director Midge Wilson (with daughter Ashley) Associate Director Jacky Spencer-Davies (with daughter Alice on the right) Office Manager Nancy Ong (with daughter Samantha Gong)