Starting October 1, San Francisco will implement a new shelter policy allowing homeless families to stay for 90 days, with unlimited extensions available if they meet certain criteria. Currently, families can stay for 90 days plus three 30-day extensions. Families in shelters will receive a blanket 90-day extension until the new policy takes effect. Mayor Daniel Lurie has assured families that they won't face eviction if they are making progress finding permanent housing. Immigrant families make up most of those affected by the policy change, which results from negotiations with involved stakeholders.
"This updated policy leads with compassion for those in shelter trying to provide for their families while helping them access permanent housing opportunities."
"The 90-day extension policy was the result of negotiations between the homeless department, the families in the shelters, and Faith in Action, a nonprofit that has been working closely with homeless families."
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