Explore the 2027 Community Needs Assessment Plan
Learn how DCYF is gathering information to guide future funding and services.Read the 2027 Community Needs Assessment Plan (CNA)
About the Community Needs Assessment
The Community Needs Assessment (CNA) helps DCYF understand the needs, strengths and experiences of children, youth, young adults and families in San Francisco.
We use this work to guide planning, funding and services across the City.
How to participate
Reports and findings
How the CNA works
To understand the needs in the community DCYF:
- Reviews data and research
- Gathers input from youth, families and providers
- Identifies needs, gaps and disparities
- Uses findings to guide planning and funding
Timeline
- Spring to summer 2026: review data and identify key questions
- Summer to fall 2026: gather community input across San Francisco
- Winter 2026 to 2027: analyze findings and prepare a draft CNA
- Spring 2027: review, finalize and approve the CNA