Who are we and what are we about?

Sammy Nunez, Executive Director

Sammy Nunez, founder of Fathers & Families 0f San Joaquin is a state and nationally recognized expert in the field of gang involvement, teenage pregnancy prevention, youth development and responsible fatherhood; he is the Fathers & Families program designer and staff development trainer.

As an alumnus of a fatherhood program in Northern California, Sammy has the unique background of being a participant and success story of the type of services offered through grassroots fatherhood/youth development programs. With an impressive portfolio of key-note presentations, conferences and trainings, Sammy has an extensive knowledge and a profound understanding of working with young men and fathers.

FFSJ is a progressive, solutions oriented, non-profit organization that wants to turn the hearts of the community back to the children.

FFSJ consistently works to address the varying needs of men, fathers, their families and communities by providing socially relevant and culturally sensitive services, developing local leadership, unifying the efforts of exiting groups and addressing critical problems affecting the community.

FFSJ will provide support for men, women, children and their families by embracing our basic core values.

Core Values

Fairness and Truth - fairness and truth in representation, portrayal and depiction of all issues and circumstances regarding family members, family structures, and family processes.

Equity - all family members are equally valued and respected. Promotion of the "shared parenting" concept and of the added value to children when both parents share parenting responsibilities.

Assets - acknowledge and promote positive family images as well as the strengths and attributes of individual family members.

Safety - promote and support the well-being and safety of all family members as well as in the community.