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