San Francisco Youth Commission

Interested in how youth across the Bay Area are creating real changes to their communities? Join us this Saturday at the KALW Power: Future Youth Summit 2026! Get a chance to do skill-building and network with other youth and panelists.

Date: Saturday January 31st, 2026
Time: 11:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: 220 Mongoemery

Open to all Bay Area youths ages 14-22
RSVP @ kalw.org/events

The Youth Commission received a presentation from MOVR/SHARP on trauma-informed, youth-centered support for crime victims, recommended legislation on child care, jail oversight, and planning code updates, and approved statements responding to recent events!!!

Thank you, Department of the Status on Women , Planned Parenthood NorCal , Mayor Lurie , and the Board of Supervisors, especially Supervisor Melgar , for continuing to fight to protect abortion access and family planning resources for all San Franciscans and generations to come.

Thank you, Vice Chair Lonné Amir, for speaking on this important issue for all San Francisco youth. “Help us fight for a country where no person has to live in fear that their reproductive rights and body autonomy will be taken away, and where the right to choose is a right not a privilege.”

Save the Date! The Climate Action Youth Summit is on Friday, April 24th!

🎨✍️🎶 Calling Middle & High School Students!
The SFCAHT Anti-Trafficking Teen Poster, Writing & Music Contest invites students from San Francisco and the greater Bay Area (public, private, or homeschool) to use their creativity to speak out.
✨ Submit original:
    •    Artwork
    •    Writing
    •    Music
(created solo or in groups of up to 3; all media welcome—no copyrighted materials)
🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place: $700
🥈 2nd Place: $250
🥉 3rd Place: $100

Step Into the Light is an opportunity for youth to share their creative talents as a way to call out injustices by shining a light on them and making a difference in our local communities. The Grand Prize is an Apple Airpod Max Wireless Headphone Set, and the Best of Show Winners for each category win $300! It’s also a great winter break project, can be therapeutic, and being recognized for youth artistic expression looks great on college and skilled trades’ school applications. Plus, all artists who complete all entry requirements will have their art exhibited at the upcoming Step Into the Light Art Exhibit & Awards Ceremony on February 11th, 2026, even if they don’t place in the competition. Enter here: https://forms.gle/ztxkoWjFx3Kma8f29

The Youth Commission heard from SFUSD Climate Fellows, advanced funding recommendations for immigrant legal services, introduced resolutions supporting newcomer communities and global solidarity, and approved statements responding to recent events.

This week, the Commission received a presentation from SF Planning on the Family Zoning Plan, discussed proposed zoning updates, and approved a resolution calling for a full-service grocery store in Bayview–Hunters Point!

Highlights from our latest Youth Commission meeting 🔥 We discussed public safety near schools and parks, youth representation on advisory councils, streamlining commission work, and advancing food access in District 10!