Hamilton Families

Family residence shelter:hamilton families operates the largest shelter program for families experiencing homelessness in san francisco. Located in the heart of the tenderloin, hamilton families shelter offers a safe place to sleep, three meals daily, and critical social services for 60 to 70 families a night for up to six months. Families receive on-site case management, housing search assistance, income planning, workforce development, parenting coaching, mental health support, substance use services, and other referral-based services. A total of 146 families were served.

Transitional housing:hamilton families operates two transitional housing programs providing temporary housing and supportive services to families experiencing homelessness. Tailored wraparound services address the root causes of homelessness and poverty to help families develop and strengthen their skills to acquire and maintain permanent housing. Hamilton families transitional housing offers private living accommodations and comprehensive support services for 20 families for up to 18 months. A second program, holloway house, operates in coordination with homeless prenatal program and family and children's services to temporarily house and support up to seven families for up to six months. These programs provide families with safe housing while addressing challenges related to mental and behavioral health, domestic violence, immigration, employment, and education. Families also receive support in building life skills, financial literacy, and parenting skills to help them stabilize and prepare for permanent housing and long-term success. A total of 35 families were served.