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Shop our Wishlist | Don’t have items to donate, or not sure what to give? You can give back to Compass by purchasing directly from pre-made Amazon wishlists full of items that families need the most. When you purchase from these lists, items will be sent directly to Compass. Or, if you don’t want to purchase from Amazon, use the wishlists as a guide to the kind of needs our families would be grateful to receive and shop wherever works best for you! GIVE Shop our Wishlist FULFILL A WISH Like all families with growing kids, Compass families need household items, clothing and footwear, books and toys, and many other things. Use the wishlists below to purchase items directly or to guide you as you shop at your location of choice. Note that when you purchase from these lists, items will automatically be sent directly to Compass. Shop our holiday wishlist: WINTER DRIVE Shop our other wishlists: BASIC NEEDS WISHLIST BASIC APARTMENT NECESSITIES | MOVE-IN KITS

GET HELP Eviction Prevention If your family might get evicted because you are behind on rent or utilities, or if you need move-in assistance to remain housed, Compass may be able to support you. HOW TO GET CONNECTED Online: Apply for rental assistance and choose Compass as your preferred provider. Note that you must be a San Francisco resident and have custody of a minor in order to apply for assistance. APPLY HERE By phone: Call (415) 644-0504 ext. 1000. Leave a message with your name and contact information and a counselor will contact you within two business days to determine if you are eligible for rental assistance. WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES: Payment to your landlord for owed back rent Payment to utility companies for bills in collection Payment of move-in costs if you have found a unit but are unable to pay upfront expenses Financial counseling and resources to improve money management and overcome obstacles including poor credit Case management

Behavioral Health Service Internship APPLY Internship Compass Family Services supports homeless families and families at risk for homelessness to achieve housing stability, family well-being and self-sufficiency. We are one of three access points for San Francisco families facing a housing crisis. Our services include emergency shelter, transitional housing, rental assistance, early childhood education and a broad spectrum of counseling, parenting education and other support services. Compass Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) provides graduate students (Trainees) and Registered Associates with opportunities to provide crisis intervention and trauma-informed, strength-based therapy to families experiencing homelessness or residing in shelters and permanent supportive housing. Our services reflect our understanding of the complexities of trauma and the range of traumatic experiences. Therapeutic services are currently offered via telehealth and on-site at the Compass Family Services main office located in San Francisco’s Civic Center. Trainees and Associates will experience all aspects of work at a vibrant social service agency as part of the Compass Behavioral Health Services team, working collaboratively with staff at Compass Family Services and local housing and shelter sites. The clinical training program includes training and education, supervision and support, attention to self-care for both the individual and the organization and attention to creating a welcoming and safe environment with a deep respect for how trauma has impacted our client families. The majority of the training takes place in individual and group supervisions. Opportunities Providing trauma-informed, strength-based psychotherapeutic services to individual adults, children, families and couples at our main office at 37 Grove Street to stabilize families living in local shelters and supportive housing programs. One shift per week as Counselor of the Day (COD) in the Compass Family Resource Center (CFRC) Drop-In Center at 37 Grove Street that includes providing one-time crisis counseling and supporting CFRC staff with, for example, client intakes and providing SF City resources to clients. Collaborating with case managers and other staff members in order to provide comprehensive services to our client families including participating in case reviews and other collateral meetings. Providing therapeutic shadowing at Compass Children’s Center (CCC) with pre-school age children (3-5 y/o) presenting behavioral challenges. Co-facilitating groups and classes. Training may include and is not limited to: Charting, Suicidality, Domestic Violence, SalesForce, Mandated Reporting, Cultural Competency and Cultural Humility, Therapeutic Shadowing (for preschoolers aged 3-5 y/o), Crisis Intervention and World Health Organization Quality of Life Assessment (WHOQOL). Interns will also have the opportunity to attend agency-wide training and activities. Our approach to therapy is eclectic, strength-based and trauma-informed. Our modalities include psychodynamic and humanistic/existential with an openness to explore and utilize other modalities and techniques that may be helpful to our clients. Although we are committed to depth psychology, we also recognize the need for brief therapy, especially in crisis situations. By the end of the training program, Trainees and Associates will have gained clinical experiences in both long-term and brief psychotherapy. Training Program Details Length of Program: Approximately one year in length beginning after Labor Day 2026 and ending no later than August 30, 2027. A June start date is possible. Length varies depending on school requirements. Internship Orientation: Tuesday, September 8, 2026 from 9am to 4:30pm. In-person at 37 Grove Street. Participation is required. Group Supervision: Every Tuesday from 1pm to 3pm. In-person at 37 Grove Street. Participation is required. Participation is required. Individual Supervision: One hour of individual clinical supervision will be scheduled each week based on Supervisor and Trainee/Associate scheduling. In-person at 37 Grove Street. Participation is required. Stipend: Trainees receive $500 per month and Registered Associates receive $1,000 per month. Expectations for Trainees 16+ hours per week (total time commitment) 5+ hours per week face-to-face individual therapy and/or therapeutic shadowing (milieu therapy) One 3-hour shift per week as Counselor of the Day (COD) at the Compass Family Resource Center (CFRC) Drop-In Center at 37 Grove Street 1 hour per week of individual or triadic supervision 2 hours per week of group supervision Co-facilitate parenting skills or support group (optional) Required charting in SalesForce Expectations for Associates 16+ hours per week (total time commitment) 10 hours per week face-to-face individual therapy and/or therapeutic shadowing (milieu therapy) 1 hour per week of individual or triadic supervision 2 hours per week of group supervision Co-facilitate parenting skills or support group Required charting in SalesForce Applications Applications for Trainee and Associate positions will be accepted until all positions are filled. We encourage you to apply before March 15, 2026 if possible. We will accept and review resumes from well-qualified applicants at any time; however, for the best opportunity, please try to apply by January 31. To apply for a Trainee or Associate position, please send your resume and cover letter to the below contact with the subject ”CBHS Internship: Your Full Name and Trainee or Associate”. No phone calls please. No applications will be reviewed without a formal cover letter. We are not asking for letters of recommendation as part of the application process so please do not include them or have them sent from a referrer to us. APPLY Shonece Barney Program Director sbarney@compass-sf.org

Families for Families Spring 2026 Compass is proud to present our first spring Families for Families, with special guest First Lady of San Francisco, Becca Prowda. San Francisco Friends School Sunday, March 15th, 3:00 - 5:00 PM Join us for our event FOR families IN SUPPORT OF families! Spend the afternoon preparing meals for Compass families facing homelessness in San Francisco. Make blankets, do crafts, and learn about how you and your children can support homeless families together! Registration Tickets are per household, and every ticket helps support Compass families on their path to stability. Register at your preferred level of impact, all levels offer the same experience. Compass is committed to making this event accessible to everyone. If the cost of a ticket is a barrier, please email “belonging” and the event title to info@compass-sf.org . Contact Us Play Gear Drive! We’ll be collecting items that encourage play and family connection for Compass families. We're taking donations of: balls, rackets, & other sports gear jump ropes, frisbees, kites, & other outdoor equipment board games & puzzles comfortable play clothes like light hoodies, socks, and sneakers Bring items to the event, or donate via our Amazon wishlist! Drive Wishlist

Support families in crisis. Give to Compass Family Services and make a real difference for those facing homelessness in San Francisco. GIVE TODAY Double your impact with a matching gift! Many generous companies offer to match donations to organizations like Compass. Use the tool below to see if your company will match your donation. After you search, the tool easily guides you through the process of accessing the forms, guidelines, and instructions that you need to submit a matching gift. When submitting a matching gift through your company’s electronic portal or if your company still uses a paper form, you may need the following information. Our EIN: 94-1156622 Our Mailing Address: 37 Grove Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 Our Contact Information: Phone: 415-644-0504 Email: info@compass-sf.org

THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING COMPASS FAMILY SERVICES WHEN WE ALL PLAY OUR PART, EVERYONE WINS Two generous donors have challenged us to raise $350K through this campaign. If we achieve that, they will establish $500 college savings accounts for each of the 70 children enrolled in preschool or daycare at Compass Children's Center. This is an incredible opportunity to change the game for these children and families! Please help us meet this goal with a gift today. This campaign will close on April 30 so time is short! Please select from the options below to fulfill the commitment you made at the event or to make a new commitment. You can pay now by credit card or to learn about other ways to send your contribution. PAY NOW BY CREDIT CARD If you would like to pay via a Donor Advised Fund, stock transfer, crypto transfer, check, or other method, please click below. PAY LATER If you have any questions about Compass or giving, please contact us .

Strategic Plan | For more than 100 years, Compass Family Services has supported San Franciscans in need, and for decades we have assisted families in the throes of or on the brink of homelessness, supporting them to find safe and stable housing, connect to employment, educate their children, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. STRATEGIC PLAN For more than 100 years, Compass Family Services has supported San Franciscans in need, and for decades we have assisted families in the throes of or on the brink of homelessness, supporting them to find safe and stable housing, connect to employment, educate their children, and achieve economic self-sufficiency. At Compass, we are committed to ending family homelessness in our community and we will continue to serve until the need ceases to exist. Learn about our goals for our new season of expanded impact, learning, and advocacy. STRATEGIC PLAN 2024 - 2026 Strategic Plan At Compass Family Services, we are committed to transparency. To learn more about our organization, check out our profile on GuideStar , Charity Navigator , and GreatNonprofits . We are a nonprofit, 501c3 organization. Our Tax ID Number is: 94-1156622.

Support families in crisis. Give to Compass Family Services and make a real difference for those facing homelessness in San Francisco. GIVE TODAY Help create a safe and stable future for families in San Francisco. Compass Family Services helps families in San Francisco break the cycle of homelessness for good. Your gift fuels the essentials that make lasting stability possible: housing support, childcare, mental health care, and career pathways; so parents can build income and children can grow up with security and hope. Families come to Compass at the hardest moment in their lives; your donation is the turning point that keeps them housed and moves them forward. Prefer to donate another way? A Qualified Charitable Distribution from an IRA is a great tax-advantaged way to make an impact. Please reach out to your IRA manager to make a charitable gift. Recommend a gift through your Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) directly to Compass Family Services. Donating stock/appreciated securities may provide tax advantages while making a lasting difference for families. Donate Stock Contact Sarah Meike , Director of Development, for support in making your donation. Contact Sarah

Childcare Support If you’re a parent looking for access to early care and education programs for your children ages 0-5, Compass may be able to support you in finding free childcare and a provider that is right for your family. GET HELP HOW TO GET CONNECTED Online: Get started by creating an application for San Francisco childcare services at Early Learning SF. APPLY HERE By phone: Call (415) 644-0504 ext. 2330 and leave a voicemail with your name and phone number. By email: access@compass-sf.org WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES: A dedicated case manager to support you with the following: Accessing vouchers for fully subsidized childcare Identifying childcare needs and priorities and finding appropriate center or home-based options Regular check-ins with you and your child to ensure a successful childcare experience General case management including help with benefits enrollment, addressing housing and financial barriers, and referrals

GET HELP Housing Assistance If your family is currently in need of shelter or housing, we understand you are navigating an incredibly challenging time and we are here to help. Compass’ Central City Access Point can determine your eligibility for services available through San Francisco’s Family Coordinated Entry system. Learn more about San Francisco’s Coordinated Entry and Family Access Points. GET CONNECTED The best way to receive services is to visit our Compass Family Services Hub at 37 Grove Street during our operating hours listed below to meet with a staff member for an eligibility assessment. The Access Point can get busy and sometimes reaches capacity for assessing families. Please arrive as early as possible in the day to ensure you are seen. DIRECTIONS HOURS Monday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Tuesday: 9am - 12pm Wednesday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Thursday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Friday: 9am - 12pm, 1pm - 5pm Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED FOR MORE INFORMATION Call: (415) 644-0151 We frequently answer calls during business hours and messages will be returned within two business days. Email: ccap@compass-sf.org WHAT TO EXPECT IF YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR SERVICES: Assessment for shelter and housing through San Francisco Family Coordinated Entry Placement into housing and shelter if your family qualifies under the City of San Francisco’s criteria and based on availability Identify ways to help resolve your housing crisis outside the homelessness response system.