Our Mission
Felton Institute responds to human needs by providing cutting edge, evidence-based social services that transform lives. Felton Institute can trace its roots back to 1889. The organization is named for Katharine “Kitty” Felton, its dedicated and maverick director known for tirelessly working to help children and families in need.
Our Programs
Social Services
Training & Research
Volunteer
Latest News
La Gran Fiesta! Celebrating the Grand Opening of Solmar Learning Center
(Mission District, San Francisco, CA, January 18, 2022) – Felton Institute will open its...
Felton and You: Together We Thrive
For years, thousands would gather in November at Union Square to witness one of San Francisco’s...
Employee Spotlight: Amy Yu on Getting Back in the Game
It isn’t often a leader talks about measuring success by higher rates of turnover. Usually, one of...
Finding Mayes: Felton Honors San Francisco Suicide Prevention History
There is an old black and white photo of a dapper young man, sleeves rolled, tie loosened, and...
Felton and You: Felton Institute Day
October 30th is Felton Institute Day. A leading innovator in community-based, social service...
Partnership Spotlight: Westside Community Services
Fifty years ago, a group of black and Japanese leaders from the Western Addition of San Francisco...