The 49ers Academy works in partnership with public schools, currently Ravenswood (RCSD) and Sequoia (SUHSD) school districts.

We’re embedded in the school day and provide wraparound support—a system of care management that addresses students’ dynamic, holistic needs.

Students are referred to the program beginning in 6th grade. Once paired with a skilled caseworker, we assess the student’s and family’s individual needs and develop a long-term plan with targeted academic and personalized support.

We make a seven-year commitment (6th grade to 12th grade) to each and every student in the program. Every day is aimed at keeping youth on track to graduate high school and reach their full potential.

The 49ers Academy elevates students’ engagement and focuses through four channels:

• School-wide strategies - We advocate for students and families. We work with school leaders to implement solutions that create an equitable school community and support students’ comprehensive needs.
• Targeted, needs-based services - We identify students experiencing hardship outside the classroom or falling behind in school and deploy services to make a difference. This includes enrichment opportunities, academic-focused programming, and family empowerment.
• Intensive individualized support - We assign caseworkers to students and families with the most need and highest risk. Caseworkers coordinate efforts with school administrators, track students’ academic progress and connect families to community service agencies.
• Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) - We create a trusted space for students to strengthen social skills, positive identity, and academic self-efficacy.