Hamilton Families

Housing services:preventing eviction is the least costly and most effective solution for Families at risk of homelessness. Through homelessness prevention, qualifying Families receive rental assistance (three months back rent plus three months future rent), income planning, referrals to legal services, and case management to help them remain housed. A total of 124 Families were served by the homelessness prevention program.we help Families move into housing first when possible and provide wraparound case management to help Families permanently exit homelessness. Hamilton Families is the largest provider of rapid re-housing services to Families experiencing homelessness in san francisco. We provide Families with 90-day housing search support to find a viable unit within the sf bay area (no more than 2.5 hours away from san francisco), rental subsidies for up to 20 months, case management, and wraparound services to help Families find and retain stable housing. Hamilton Families is dedicated to securing viable housing opportunities for our participants throughout the bay area. This includes unit and landlord acquisition and matching Families with the right housing opportunities best suited to their needs. Our team of real estate specialists conduct housing quality standards certified inspections and support Families as liaisons supporting the landlord-tenant relationship, helping Families build their rental portfolios and maintain successful tenancy. A total of 502 Families were served.a total of 809 households and 1,330 children and youth (0-17 years old) were served by Hamilton Families programs.

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 31 Families were served.

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 152 Families were served.