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: Parks Department
Parks Fire Mitigation funds are used to implement and maintain large-scale wildfire fuel reduction projects that mitigate the threat of wildfire to neighboring communities and enhance access and response capabilites of local and state fire agencies.
Agency: Puente De La Costa Sur
Supports services for residents of Pescadero including a weekly local clinic, outreach and education. Contact Puente De La Costa Sur for more information.
Agency: Samaritan House
Safe Harbor Shelter is a congregate shelter in South San Francisco for adults experiencing homelessness. Visit www.samaritanhouse.org to learn more about this facility/program. Dial 211 for help accessing housing assistance.
Agency: Sheriff
The Sheriff’s Office School Safety program provides a partnership with parents, school administrators, and faculty to address safety and behavioral concerns, problem solve, and mentor and empower youth to become responsible, productive student body members.
Agency: Department of Emergency Management
The Alert and Warning Coordinator is responsible for integrating the several current alert and warning platforms into a single coherent, and clearly communicated Alert & Warning Program.
Agency: District Attorney’s Office
The Elder Abuse Unit seeks to protect the elderly population in San Mateo County from crimes of neglect, violence, theft, and/or fraud, through prosecution of criminal offenses by deputy district attorneys who specialize in this area of law. Call the Aging and Adult Services hotline at (844) 868-0938 to speak to a trained staff member.
Agency: District Attorney’s Office
Collaboration between the District Attorney’s Office and the Superior Court to increase awareness of civil restraining orders that include firearm prohibition and effectively ensure compliance with those orders.
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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