San Francisco Bay Area, CA

San Francisco and Alameda County, CA have achieved decreases in chronic and family homelessness, respectively, by implementing Housing First and prevention strategies.

Spotlight

Community Snapshot | May 3, 2010
Family homelessness declined by 37 percent in Alameda County, CA between 2003 and 2009. This "Community Snapshot" examines the key initiatives that led to this and other outcomes.
Community Snapshot | August 4, 2006
From 2002 - 2005, chronic homelessness in San Francisco dropped 28 percent.

Library Resources

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Webinar | January 25, 2010
On January 21, 2010, the Alliance hosted a Webinar highlighting the efforts of Alameda County, CA to adopt a Housing First approach across its entire homelessness assistance system. Key strategies and lessons were discussed.
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Best Practice | December 14, 2009
Each community receiving HPRP funds is responsible for designing its program based on its distinct needs, and many are taking this unique opportunity to transform their homelessness assistance systems. This community profile examines Alameda County, CA's efforts to use HPRP to transform its homelessness assistance system.
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Conference Presentation | February 27, 2007
Presented at the National Alliance to End Homelessness National Conference on Ending Family Homelessness by Cindy Ward. Friday, February 9, 2007.
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Ten Year Plan | August 2, 2006
Alameda Countywide Homeless and Special Needs Housing Plan
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Ten Year Plan | August 2, 2006
The San Francisco Plan to Abolish Chronic Homelessness