Raphael House of San Francisco

Residential shelter program - we create a safe, stable shelter environment that sets the stage for families with children experiencing homelessness to bolster strength and independence. In addition to filling the most basic needs of shelter, food and clothing, Raphael House provides an array of services in which families can rebuild their lives and create positive change. Services in the residential shelter program include: case management, educational and employment services, financial education, coaching support, family wellness services, children's services, academic enrichment, and activities for families and financial assistance. Families who depart the residential shelter program have access to all the services mentioned through our bridge program.

Bridge program an array of family-centered services, activities, financial assistance, and ongoing support is provided through the bridge program after families have moved from the shelter. Key components of this program are case management services, which support families with their self-identified goals in areas such as housing, budgeting and finance, and community resource connection, and career development services, which support families in identifying and addressing barriers to career and educational opportunities to increase their family's stability and personal fulfillment.

Children's services - at Raphael House, our children's services support children experiencing homelessness while they live in our residential shelter as well as children who are no longer experiencing homelessness and have moved into stable housing and are low-income (through the bridge program). We recognize that children learn best in the context of family and community, and have designed our children's services to support this belief. The goals of our services are: 1) to address the developmental needs of the "whole child": social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and creative; 2) to provide children with academic support aimed at preventing future homelessness as adults; and 3) to provide families with the necessary models and support to promote healthy relationships. The components of our children's services include: academic enrichment, tutoring clubs, birthday events for children, events and outings for families and children, financial assistance for summer/winter camps and extracurricular activities, and advocacy support.

Family wellness services - provide families coaching to help individuals and families develop skills for planning, problem solving, and living in community. Family wellness services also provides activities designed to strengthen family bonds and help the whole family connect through healthy play.