Instituto Familiar de la Raza

Instituto Familiar de la Raza is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California. The organization currently employs 96 people and generates $12.1 million in annual revenue. Instituto Familiar de la Raza offers a diverse range of programs designed to address the health and well-being needs of the Chicano/Latino community. Through its six programs, IFR serves over 3,500 individuals annually, encompassing children, youth, adults, and families. These programs leverage a blend of traditional, contemporary, and conventional approaches, incorporating a culturally-sensitive lens that emphasizes the healing power of culture. IFR's commitment to this approach is reflected in its bilingual staff, which includes mental health professionals, paraprofessionals, and community health workers. Over its 35-year history, IFR has gained national recognition for its unique cultural interventions. The organization has played a leading role in community violence prevention, school-based mental health consultations, family programming, culturally-integrated HIV services, and indigenous/Maya wellness programs. For more information about Instituto Familiar de la Raza and its programs, visit ifrsf.org.