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 their goals. The pilot, funded by Google and implemented in partnership with Hamilton Families, examines whether direct cash assistance can help families maintain housing stability and achieve greater economic independence. This week, The New York Times took an in-depth look at the potential of guaranteed income, featuring Compass and one of the families participating in the pilot. The article follows three Californians through a year of guaranteed income payments and beyond, including KaMesha, a Compass participant and mother of two. For KaMesha, the additional income provided breathing room to pursue important goals. She enrolled in community college, secured a better-paying job as an after-school coordinator, and enrolled both of her daughters in a charter school. Her experience illustrates the potential of flexible financial assistance to help families take meaningful steps toward self-sufficiency. The article also examines the challenges of guaranteed income, particularly how hard it can be for families when the payments end, a period researchers call "the cliff." These are important questions that our pilot is helping researchers explore. We're proud to contribute to this growing body of research and to see the experiences of families like KaMesha's informing a national conversation about economic security. READ THE NEW YORK TIMES FEATURE: PDF → On the New York Times → Interested in learning more about our pilot? Please check out the It All Adds Up website at italladdsupsf.org.

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 Holy Family Day Home. The school will continue operating at its current location, maintaining its longstanding commitment to high-quality early childhood education and its pedagogical approach. The announcement follows a thorough review by Holy Family Day Home’s leadership and Board of Directors to identify the best path for preserving the school’s mission amid significant financial challenges that threaten its long-term sustainability. Since 1900, Holy Family Day Home has provided exceptional early childhood education, primarily serving children from low-income families. Compass Family Services, founded in 1914, has also spent more than a century helping San Francisco families achieve stability through housing, family support services, and early childhood education programs. Early childhood education has long been a core part of Compass Family Services' work supporting families. Compass Family Services operates two early childhood programs, providing licensed and accredited childcare and preschool at no cost to San Francisco families. Compass’ portfolio of early childhood education programs will now include Holy Family Day Home. Together, the organizations see this next chapter as an opportunity to carry their shared purpose forward: ensuring children and families have access to the education, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. “Holy Family Day Home is a treasured institution with a remarkable legacy of serving San Francisco families,” said Erica Kisch, Chief Executive Officer of Compass Family Services. “This decision ensures that the Day Home can continue serving children and families for generations to come while benefiting from the operational infrastructure, stability, and family support services that Compass can provide. Our goal is not to reinvent what makes the Day Home special, but to help ensure it remains strong in the long term.” As part of Compass Family Services, families attending Holy Family Day Home will gain access to a broader network of family support services over time, such as housing support, behavioral health resources, parent educational resources, and emergency financial assistance. “Throughout this process, our Board and leadership team focused on one question: how do we preserve Holy Family Day Home and its mission for our families?” said Carrie Blanding, Interim Executive Director of Holy Family Day Home. “We explored multiple options and ultimately determined that Compass Family Services was uniquely positioned to provide the operational support, expertise, and shared values needed to sustain this beloved institution. We are confident this decision honors the Day Home’s history while creating new opportunities for the children, families, and educators who make up our community.” The transition comes at a time when early childhood education providers across California face increasing financial pressures, rising operating costs, and changing enrollment dynamics. “Early childhood education programs across San Francisco are navigating significant challenges, making long-term sustainability more important than ever,” said Ingrid X. Mezquita, Executive Director of S.F. Department of Early Childhood. “This model represents a thoughtful approach to preserving access to high-quality early learning opportunities while strengthening support systems for children and families. It demonstrates a commitment to continuity, stability, and the long-term health of San Francisco’s early childhood education landscape.” The organizations expect the transition process to continue through the remainder of 2026, with Compass assuming full operational responsibility in January 2027. Compass Family Services was represented by Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Holy Family Day Home was represented by Weintraub Tobin. About Compass Family Services Compass Family Services is passionate about helping families who are experiencing homelessness in San Francisco—and those who are at risk—become stably housed, emotionally and physically healthy, and economically self-sufficient. Compass provides a comprehensive range of support services designed specifically for those in distress including everything from shelter and housing to childcare and basic needs support. They have been service innovators for more than 100 years, and approximately 90% of the families who complete their housing programs achieve lasting success. Learn more at compass-sf.org. About Holy Family Day Home Founded in 1900 by the Sisters of the Holy Family, Holy Family Day Home has provided high-quality early childhood education to generations of San Francisco children and families. Located in the Mission Dolores neighborhood, the school is recognized for its commitment to care, community, and its Reggio Emilia-inspired educational approach.

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 reduce debt. When facing fines and financials threats, families can also look to the city to help eliminate fees and stop scams in their tracks. Let’s dive deeper into these resources. Here’s what the city offers through the Economic Justice Center: Financial counseling: Anyone who lives, works, or receives services in San Francisco can connect with free financial counseling. Counselors work one-on-one with residents, in person or online, to reduce debt, build their credit scores, and start saving. This service is available in English or Spanish, and individuals can be connected to translation services for any other language. Kindergarten to College (K2C) Savings Account: K2C is a college savings account created for every K-12 grade student enrolled in the San Francisco public schools. The account is started automatically, with no need for paperwork. Every child automatically receives a $50 deposit upon enrollment, and from there they can build college savings. Families can search for their child’s account through the link above. Fines and Fee Justice: This resource can connect low-income and homeless families to discounts and waivers for city fees. This includes transit tickets, SFMTA tows, ambulance bills, SF Animal and Control fees, SPUC Water, and child support debt. Newcomer Road Map: Here, families and individuals living in SF who have recently arrived to the United States can access multiple services. These services can help families establish credit, save for the future, and participate in free one-on-one financial counseling! StopScams SF: This initiative provides education on targeted scams that threaten Bay Area residents, helping individuals protect themselves from potential scams and seek help when they’ve been scammed. Families can visit the link to learn about common scams, and how they can protect themselves. These resources are provided for individuals and families, letting them know that they are supported and can achieve financial security. San Francisco is an expensive place to live, or to start a family, but the Economic Justice Center is one of many resources that are here to help!

Ways to Give | All families need a safe place to call home and all children deserve a stable environment in which to thrive. Our programs work, Compass helped more than 400 families end their housing crisis last year. But we couldn't do it without your help. You can help provide stability and more with your gift today! WAYS TO GIVE Help us create a safe and stable future for San Francisco’s most vulnerable families. Button Donate Button Donate Crypto Button Shop our Wishlist Button Give Items Button Donate a Car Button Donate Stock DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT FOR FREE Check to see if your company will match your gift to Compass Family Services. Check for a Match DONATE TODAY All families need a safe place to call home and all children deserve a stable environment in which to thrive. Our programs work. Compass helped more than 400 families end their housing crisis last year alone. But we simply couldn't do it without your help. You can help provide stability and more with your gift today!

Volunteer | Join Compass Family Services’ efforts to end family homelessness by volunteering. Volunteer I WANT TO VOLUNTEER Join Compass Family Services’ efforts to end family homelessness by volunteering. GET INVOLVED As an Individual As a Group “The week we spent with Compass Family Services was truly transformational. We feel honored to have worked with such a wonderful organization and were blown away by their dedicated families and amazing team. We have all learned and grown so much as individuals and have new perspectives we are bringing back with us.” - Diego, Northeastern University Student If you have other ideas about how to get involved, or just want to help wherever we have the greatest need, get in touch with us at volunteer@compass-sf.org.

Compass Family Services helps homeless families and those at imminent risk to achieve housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and well-being. 1/6 Last year, we helped nearly 11,000 parents and children find their way home. GET HELP Asset 41homepage 1/7 1/5 OUR MISSION We help homeless families and those at imminent risk to achieve housing stability, economic self-sufficiency, and well-being. How We Work A BIG EMBRACE We wrap our arms around families, offering housing and a full range of other resources needed to build long-term stability. UNDIVIDED ATTENTION Our team works with families one-on-one, providing unique and individualized support for parents and children. ALWAYS LEARNING Compass is committed to creating a tangible impact. Like the families we serve, we set goals and make measurable change. 10,865 parents and children received services last year 90% of families achieve housing stability after completing our programs 48% are children under 18 years old IMPACT GET INVOLVED Compass helps thousands of families facing homelessness each year. But we can’t do it without you. DONATE What's Happening at Compass READ MORE → Compass' Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Featured in The New York Times 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 Claudia Taylor 7 days ago 2 min read The Economic Justice Center: Free Financial Resources for SF Families 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 Sofia Nastari-Case Sep 10 2 min read Compass Family Services to Assume Operations of Holy Family Day Home 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 Claudia Taylor Aug 14 3 min read Meet Two Members of the 2026 Family Advisory Committee 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 Suretta Plawner Jun 8 2 min read 1 2 3 4 5