The San Francisco County government meeting on June 4, 2025, focused on significant resolutions aimed at addressing homelessness and supporting justice-involved individuals. The primary discussion centered around a resolution authorizing the Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) to accept and expend approximately $8 million in Proposition 47 grant funds. This funding is designated for a new program called HEARTS (Housing Expungement and Recovery through Treatment and Support Services), which aims to assist justice-involved adults experiencing homelessness.

Emily Cohen from HSH presented the resolution, explaining that the grant would support services such as housing assessments, case management, behavioral health treatment, and legal assistance for individuals seeking to stabilize their lives after incarceration. The program is particularly focused on serving the Latinx and Spanish-speaking populations. The grant period runs from October 2024 to June 2028, and while the exact details of the program are still being finalized, the funding will also cover project evaluation and monitoring.

The meeting also addressed the retroactive nature of the grant approval, which was necessary because the grant's start date coincided with the notification of the award. HSH plans to return to the Board of Supervisors in the fall with a more detailed implementation plan.

In addition to the homelessness initiative, the meeting included discussions on a resolution for the issuance of tax-exempt obligations to finance senior residential and care services, amounting to $165 million. This funding will support facilities not only in San Francisco but also in Marin, Contra Costa, and San Mateo counties. The approval of this financing is part of a broader effort to enhance care for the elderly population in the Bay Area.

Overall, the meeting highlighted the county's commitment to addressing homelessness and supporting vulnerable populations through targeted funding and collaborative programs. The next steps include finalizing the HEARTS program and providing updates to the Board of Supervisors later this year.