Compass Community Services

37 Grove Street
San Francisco, CA - 94102
(415) 644-0504

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An intensive, yet supportive, environment where great things can happen. With a focus on education, their 18 to 24-month live-in program helps each family to build a lasting foundation for success. Services include: Housing in 13 individual family apartments within a uniquely supportive community 18 to 24-month action plans designed with each family to help clients achieve their education, career and housing goals Intensive case management and onsite therapy Hands-on employment, education, and life skills support for parents Full-day licensed childcare for children through age five, and an afterschool homework and tutoring program for older children and teenagers Housing search assistance for families graduating from the program Follow-up after-care support provided for one year

Mission Statement: Compass Family Services serves families confronting poverty and homelessness by supporting their efforts to achieve stability and self-sufficiency.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Compass Community Services, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?