Commission for Children and Families

The commission for children and Families is comprised of 11 members, one member from each of the 10 Council Districts and a representative of the Mayor.

The Commission serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on matters affecting the needs and well being of the children and families of the City of San Antonio.

The Commission collaborates with SCHOOLS, NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATIONS, BUSINESSES, AND COMMUNITY GROUPS.

Did You Know

• 1 in 3 Children is born to unmarried parents
• 1 in 2 Preschoolers has a mother in the labor force
• 1 in 2 Children will never complete a single year of college
• 1 in 5 Children are born to a mother who never finished high school
• 1 in 3 Children will be poor at some time in their childhood
• 1 in 7 Children has working parents, but is still poor
• 1 in 12 children has a disability

Commission Members

• District 1:Cristina Bazaldua - Vice Chair
• District 2: Alice R. Kennedy
• District 3: Thomas A. Tompkins
• District 4: Frank Castro Jr. - Chair
• District 5: Lucrecia M. Rodriguez - Secretary
• District 6: Esther Lares
• District 7: Gina Montemayor
• District 8: Susan K. Filyk
• District 9: Vacant
• District 10: Janet L. Knutson
• Mayor’s Appointee: Judy A.Cruz

The Commission members may be reached through the City of San Antonio, Department of Human Services at (210) 207-8198.

The Commission for Children and Families meetings are held at 5:15 - 6:30 PM the 3rd Thursday of each month. The meetings are open to the public and are wheelchair accessible. Please call (210) 207-8198 for location.