What's Happening at Compass Family Services

Can $1,000 a month help a family exiting homelessness build a more stable future? At Compass Family Services, we're constantly exploring innovative ways to help families move beyond homelessness and achieve lasting financial stability. One of those efforts is our Guaranteed Basic Income (GBI) Pilot, It All Adds Up, which provides families transitioning off rental subsidies with $1,000 per month for one year, giving them greater flexibility to meet their needs and work toward

The Economic Justice Center website is an accessible network of resources for low income families in SF. The city offers multiple financial counseling resources to families in need. However, they can be challenging to navigate if you don’t know where to find them. To make services more accessible, the Treasurer’s office has launched the Economic Justice Center. The resources offered at this link can help San Franciscans build financial confidence, save for their future, and r

Holy Family Day Home to Become Part of Compass Family Services in Move to Secure Long-Term Sustainability SAN FRANCISCO (August 14, 2026) — Compass Family Services and Holy Family Day Home today announced that the 125-year-old Day Home will become part of Compass Family Services, ensuring its long-term sustainability while expanding support for the children and families it serves. Beginning in January 2027, Compass Family Services will assume operational responsibility for Ho

As Compass concludes the third year of our Family Advisory Committee (FAC), we're celebrating the parents who are helping shape a stronger family homelessness response system. This year, six parents spent six months sharing their expertise, providing feedback on Compass programs, and advocating for families experiencing homelessness in San Francisco. For participants like Naeemah Hall and Michelle Watson, the experience has strengthened their confidence, amplified their voice

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