San Francisco has seen a 22% decrease in people sleeping on the streets, according to preliminary data from this year’s Point In Time count. But the number of families experiencing homelessness has gone up 15%. Recent changes have allowed families to stay longer in shelters, but securing affordable housing remains a challenge. In this episode, we meet one family caught up in the city’s shelter system as they wait for more permanent housing. 

This episode originally aired Aug 4, 2025

Links:

• Fewer People Are Sleeping on San Francisco Streets. But Family Homelessness Is Up

• SF Families Win Shelter Extension Rights, Still Face Long Waits for Housing
  

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