Measure K dollars are being used across San Mateo County to address needs in the Priority Areas of Children, Families and Seniors; Housing and Homelessness; and Emergency Preparedness. Learn more about specific programs and initiatives below. Sort by Priority Area or search for a specific keyword to narrow your search.
Agency: LifeMoves Samaritan House WeHOPE
Coast House, Navigation Center, and Pacific Shelter provide non-congregate shelter for households experiencing homelessness. Visit www.smcgov.org/hsa/core-service-agencies-emergency-safety-net-assistance for more information. Dial 211 for assistance accessing shelter services.
Agency: Human Services Agency
Veterans Services Office supports Veterans with accessing VA benefits and other support. Call (650) 802-6598 or visit www.smcgov.org/hsa/veterans to access support services.
Agency: Human Services Agency
The Big Lift is a collective impact effort aimed at increasing third grade reading proficiency in San Mateo County. Learn more at www.thebift.org
Agency: Human Resources Department
The Supported Training & Employment Program (STEP) is an internship program, managed collectively by the Human Resources Department and the Human Services Agency (HSA), to prepare and train current or former foster youth ages 18-24 to transition into the workforce. Visit www.smcgov.org/hr/step to learn more.
Agency: CORA (Community Overcoming Relationship Abuse)
The goal of the SPARK program is to prevent future cycles of abuse and victimization by providing mental health services to children exposed to domestic violence.
Agency: County Health
A referral-based preogram that fffers assessments, therapy, case management, and services to children aged 0-5 and their families.
Agency: County Health
Refers eligible, underserved or disenfranchised families to evidence-based home visiting programs, which provide education and support to parents and caregivers regarding parenting, infant attachment and bonding, and links families to medical, dental and other services as necessary.
Agency: County Health
Funding to support clinicians at Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) clinics who provide youth outpatient services such as individual, group, and family therapy.
Agency: County Health
Expands the Nurse-Family Partnership program, supporting first-time mothers and their partners in preparing for childbirth and building confidence as first-time parents, improving the health and socio-economic outcomes for parent and child. Call (888) 840-0889 to learn more.
Agency: County Health
The Transitional Age Youth team triages 18-22-year-olds entering Psychiatric Emergency Services at San Mateo Medical Center, ensuring their connection to ongoing mental health services.
Agency: County Health
Serves persons 60 years of age or older and dependent adults who are subject to alleged financial abuse. The Adult Protective staff collaborates with law enforcement and District Attorney’s Office on investigation and prosecution of the abused cases. Call the Aging and Adult Services hotline at (844) 868-0938 to speak to a trained staff member.
Agency: County Health
Provides support services, including case management for vulnerable elderly patients comprehensive wrap-around services, including home visits for homebound seniors and adolescent-focused programs in collaboration with the Jefferson School District.
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