What's Happening at Compass Family Services

From left, Mark Ryle, Heidi Lamar, Ingrid Mezquita, Cheryl Horney, Dr. Yohana Quiroz, Al Gilbert, and Erica Kisch. Photo Courtesy of Felton Institute. Last week, more than 135 educators, providers, policymakers, community members, and families gathered at the Asian Art Museum to address the question: What does it take to build an early childhood system that actually works for families? Compass Family Services, Felton Institute, and Wu Yee Children’s Services came together to

Earlier this month, Compass Family Services gathered with community members at Manny’s to discuss a question:  What becomes possible when public systems and private partners work together to address family homelessness?   Speakers Erica Kisch, CEO of Compass, and Shireen McSpadden, Executive Director of San Francisco’s Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH), discussed the scale of family homelessness in San Francisco and how innovative solutions to the crisis

Roberto turned 1 this August and was able to celebrate his birthday in his new home with his family. He received a cake from Cakes 4 Kids inspired by Roberto's love of carne asada. Compass teams work hard every day to support families, but we also know we can’t do it alone. We partner with other organizations that share our commitment to uplifting the community as a whole. Together, we help ensure that families feel seen, valued, and like they truly belong.   So what exactly

This week, children from all over the Tenderloin came to Civic Center to delight in a day of games, treats, entertainment, and lots of pumpkins at the Compass Family Services Halloween Pumpkin Patch for Tenderloin Children! This first ever event was put on with the support of over a dozen organizations that came together to make the day special for often underserved Tenderloin families. The Tenderloin, frequently associated with crime or drug use, is in fact home to the large

Carlos, Laura, and their two children sit gathered together in the RV that has been their home for years. After years of living in their RV, Carlos could hardly believe his family’s move indoors was finally in reach. He drove their vehicle to a pop-up RV outreach event in Bayview/Hunter’s Point. The home that kept his family safe for years stalled at a stop light one block away from the event, five minutes before it was scheduled to end.   Outreach workers help Carlos complet