Marian Wright Edelman Institute
At the Marian Wright Edelman Institute, San Francisco State University’s best students and scholars collaborate with community partners to address the ever-changing needs of children, youth and families. The institute serves as a powerful tool for outreach, advocacy and research.
Our Programs
Jumpstart
SF State Jumpstart is an AmeriCorps workforce development program that employs San Francisco State students to meaningfully impact children's early learning and development in culturally rich San Francisco preschools. This offer is an enriching opportunity for aspiring educators interested in social justice and educational equity.
Develop the skills needed to be an early childhood educator and advocate for underserved children, families and communities in San Francisco, while simultaneously earning federal work study funds for your teaching service. Pre/Internship hours may also be earned (subject to approval by your department).
Family Acceptance Project
The Family Acceptance Project is a community research, intervention and education initiative designed to study the impact of family acceptance and the rejection on the health, mental health and well-being of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth. Results are used to help families provide support for LGBT youth, to develop appropriate interventions, programs and policies, and to train providers to improve the quality of service they receive. The project is funded by The California Endowment, the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and individual donors.