“I have seen how quickly a young person can find themselves in a difficult situation without the resources or support network that many adults have had more time to build.” WIth 5+ years working with youth, our Program Specialist shares why SYRG matters: bit.ly/geoffsyrg

Sacramento’s FY2026 Continuum of Care Program Competition application is submitted! Thank you to our providers, CoC Board and committees, Review and Rank Panel, partners, and staff for navigating federal changes and tight timelines. Read more: bit.ly/nofosubmitted26

The Sacramento Youth Resource Guide app is now live, making it easier to search for housing, food, health care, transportation, and more right from a phone. Search by what you need, narrow down your options, and connect with local organizations: bit.ly/syrglaunch

Learn how Sacramento’s Problem-Solving Access Point program has used practical solutions based on people's strengths, relationships, and available supports to help more than 1,000 households have secured permanent housing since 2022: bit.ly/psaparticle

In just two weeks, youth and young adults across Sacramento will have a new way to find local resources and support as the Sacramento Youth Resource Guide app officially launches. Learn more at bit.ly/syrgannounce + stay tuned for additional detail at bit.ly/ssfupdates

See what’s happening across Sacramento’s homelessness response in our September Newsletter at bit.ly/ssfnewsletters. This month, learn about Housing Problem Solving, get the latest on regional governance and CAS updates, explore upcoming meetings and trainings, and more.

Some conversations stay with us long after they end, especially in homelessness response. If you’re replaying a difficult interaction, ask: “What would I say to a friend in this situation?” This shift in perspective can help reduce rumination. What helps you recharge?

Great work is happening across Sacramento's homelessness response system every day, and we'd like to help tell those stories. Share successes, innovative practices, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration: bit.ly/ssfspotlight

We'd love your feedback in our 2026 Communications Survey! The survey takes about five minutes to complete, and every response helps us serve you better: bit.ly/ssfcomms26

Funding for homelessness services has increased over the past decade. But what do those dollars actually buy today? Read the snapshot from the National Alliance to End Homelessness to learn the full story: bit.ly/naehinflation

In Sacramento, case conferencing brings providers together to coordinate services, solve barriers, and identify housing opportunities for households with the greatest needs. Learn more about the impact case conferencing makes: bit.ly/casecimpact

June's CAS data show progress in supporting our community's most vulnerable with housing, shelter, and resources. Compared to May, we saw increases in connections to resources, exits to permanent housing, and households receiving problem-solving services. bit.ly/4fTSgvp

Please join us in welcoming Dr. Trent Simmons as the next Chief Executive Officer of Sacramento Steps Forward. Effective August 5, Dr. Simmons brings expertise in systems management, data analytics, research, and teaching. Read the full announcement at bit.ly/newssfceo

Sacramento's Coordinated Access System (CAS) underwent an independent evaluation, and the results offer both encouragement and a roadmap for continued improvement. Read the memo and full evaluation: bit.ly/caseval26

Catch up on the latest from SSF in our August Newsletter at bit.ly/ssfnewsletters. Inside you'll find upcoming public meetings, the announcement of our new CEO, an independent evaluation of Sacramento's Coordinated Access System, research spotlights, & more.

Join the Sacramento CoC Board on August 5 to hear updates and discussions shaping our community's response to homelessness. Attend in person from 8:00–10:00 a.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Society of Sacramento or watch through the view-only livestream: bit.ly/cocboardmeet

The State of Homelessness Dashboard now publishes data approximately 3.5 months after each reporting period, giving providers more time to complete data entry before monthly updates are released, creating a more complete picture of homelessness. Learn more bit.ly/hmisdata

Looking for a CoC policy, HMIS resource, training material, or Board document? Our new Document Search helps you find what you need even if you don't know the exact title or keyword. Explore the new tool: bit.ly/ssfdocsearch

More households across Sacramento can now access homelessness prevention support before a housing crisis turns into homelessness thanks to Community HealthWorks and United Way California Capital Region now serving as Problem-Solving Access Points. More: bit.ly/prevention726

Hey, frontline staff! Mark your calendars for the next Frontline Learning Collaborative session on Thursday, July 23 to network with peers, get system updates, and hear a presentation from Help Me Grow and the Sacramento Office of Education's Project Teach bit.ly/FLCssf