San Francisco Mayor’s New Homeless Policy Puts Relocation Before Shelter

Published on August 3, 2024

In an executive directive issued Aug. 1, San Francisco Mayor London Breed ordered city departments and staff to prioritize relocation services for homeless people before providing other support, including housing and shelter. Known as the Journey Home program, the new efforts combine prior similar endeavors, including the Problem Solving and County Adult relocation assistance programs. “San Francisco continues to be committed to investing in effective programs that offer services to help reconnect people living on our streets with their homes,” Breed said in a press release. “While we will always lead with compassion and we have made significant expansions in housing and shelter, we cannot solve everyone’s individual housing and behavioral health needs.”...

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