HOMELESS PRENATAL PROGRAM developed this online resource and information portal for San Francisco's families

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Okay, so you are having trouble making ends meet

 

Close to 40% of San Francisco families are considered low income. Being a low income family means that you live below California’s income guidelines. These guidelines are set by comparing the size of your family and  the amount of money you make every month against other families in San Francisco.

There are some things you can do stretch your wallet and ease your mind, while you are doing your best to make ends meet.

 
 

IF YOU HAVE NO INCOME OR MONEY
Where is all your money going? Do you have enough money to take care of your family’s basic necessities?
If the answer is no, click on food, clothes or medical care.

Do you have enough income to make ends meet every month?
If the answer is no, click on I need Education and Employment services

Are you about to lose your job because you have no childcare?
If the answer is yes, click on I need Childcare Resources

Is there someone hurting you, putting you down, calling you names or making you feel unsafe?
If yes, click on Domestic Violence for more information on the signs of domestic violence and a place to go when you are ready to leave.

If you are ready to leave your abuser and want to know how, click on I am tired of being a victim.

Are you using drugs, aren’t sure if you are addicted, want to attend an Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meeting or want help to get clean and sober?
If the answer is yes, click on I need help getting clean and sober.

 
 


MAKE A BUDGET FOR YOUR FAMILY
One of the first steps to figuring out what you need, is figuring out what you don’t have. You can do this by making a budget of what you spend every month. Be honest about how much money you spend and what you spend your money on. By the end of the month you should know what you are spending your money on and what you need more money for. To find out about budgeting and managing your money, click on Hands-on Banking

 
 

NOW, YOU REALLY NEED TO FIGURE OUT WHO IS IN YOUR "SUPPORT SYSTEM" OR CREATE ONE FOR YOURSELF.