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San Francisco's Family Shelter Drama: How One Supervisor is Fighting the System

April 2016 IForum - Family Homelessness

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Jackie Fielder is here to drop some truth bombs about San Francisco’s completely whack family shelter policy, and we’re here for it. 🔥

In a move that’s part compassion, part political rebellion, Supervisor Fielder is challenging the city’s heartless 90-day shelter limit for families experiencing homelessness. And let’s be real, it’s about damn time someone called out this broken system.

The Brutal Reality of SF’s Shelter Shuffle

Imagine being a parent, already struggling to keep your family safe and housed, and then being told you’ve got a strict 90-day countdown before you’re back on the streets. That’s the nightmare hundreds of San Francisco families are facing right now. One mother, Vilma Arias, was even threatened with police intervention if she didn’t leave her shelter - talk about adding insult to injury.

Political Will vs. Human Dignity

Fielder isn’t mincing words. “San Francisco is one of the wealthiest cities in the world,” she argues, “which means family homelessness isn’t about lack of resources, it’s about lack of political courage”. Preach, Jackie. 👏

With over 300 families on the shelter waiting list and Mayor Daniel Lurie talking about “capacity” and “moving into permanent housing,” Fielder is calling out the bureaucratic BS. Her proposed legislation would end the 90-day limit, giving families a fighting chance in a city that claims to be progressive but often falls short.

The Bottom Line

This isn’t just policy - it’s about human lives. Children shouldn’t be wondering where they’ll sleep, and families shouldn’t be treated like temporary inconveniences. Fielder is showing what real leadership looks like: putting human dignity before administrative convenience.

AUTHOR: rjv

SOURCE: SFist