Bay Area Hispano Institute for Advancement (BAHIA, Inc.)

Our Mission... BAHIA provides familias with a nurturing, dual language, and learning community where children emerge as engaged contributors to a global society. Our Vision… A just world that embraces racial, cultural and linguistic diversity. Our Values… Familia: Honoring intergenerational knowledge and wisdom, we partner with our familias to deliver program activities that enable children to reach their developmental potential. Diverse Cultural Heritage: Our programs reflect traditions and practices that honor the multiple identities of our familias. Excellence: Our educators are committed to continual learning and professional growth to achieve high quality curriculum and programming. Inclusion: We foster a child’s positive self-image by providing spaces where all children and their familias feel welcomed, and experience a sense of belonging. Wellness: We advocate in support of familias who aspire to achieve good health and well-being in the face of continual institutional barriers.