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2023 DCYF Services Allocation Plan (SAP)

The Services Allocation Plan (SAP) shows how DCYF will fund programs and services for children, youth, and families in San Francisco.

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What is the Services Allocation Plan (SAP)

The Services Allocation Plan (SAP) is a report required by the City Charter. It outlines how DCYF will invest funding to support children, youth, and families.

The SAP is based on findings from the Community Needs Assessment (CNA).

How the SAP is used

The SAP guides DCYF funding decisions. It defines:

  • Service areas and strategies
  • Funding priorities
  • How resources are distributed

The SAP informs future funding opportunities and investments.

How funding is organized

The SAP organizes funding into service areas. Each service area includes strategies and programs that support children, youth, and families.

  • Early care and education
  • Educational supports
  • Emotional well being
  • Enrichment and skill building
  • Family empowerment
  • Justice services
  • Outreach and access
  • Out of school time
  • Youth empowerment
  • Youth workforce development
  • Evaluation
  • Technical assistance and capacity building

Learn more about the Services DCYF funds

How the SAP connects to the CNA

The SAP is based on findings from the Community Needs Assessment (CNA). The CNA identifies community needs, and the SAP translates those needs into funding decisions.

Learn about the 2027 Community Needs Assessment (CNA)

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