“I just have to thank you. Since day one, you guys always have my back and support me and are always trying to help me stay strong and out of trouble. And it works.” – SFCARC Client
About San Francisco Community Assessment & Referral Center (SFCARC)
The San Francisco Community Assessment and Referral Center (SFCARC) is a single point of entry for crisis intervention, assessment, service integration and referral of arrested youth.
Staff from juvenile probation, public health, the sheriff’s department, the police department, and community-based organizations work collaboratively to assess and case manage youth who are arrested, regardless of the level of citation.
SFCARC is a collaboration in the most unique sense of the word: a very real public/private partnership that is paving the way for a new process to provide adolescents who have made mistakes with guidance and support. The program serves young people ages 11 – 17.
Youth are brought to SFCARC in police custody. Once at SFCARC, the youth meet with a probation officer for intake; a licensed psychology technician to identify any physical or mental health crisis; and a case manager, who conducts a voluntary assessment. SFCARC staff develops a case plan. Youth and their families leave with a new sense of support, opportunity and hope.
Case managers have successfully worked with youth to reintegrate them into their schools, arrange for special educational services, obtain mental health services, complete community service and probation requirements, and engage the youth in positive social, arts, athletic, and youth development programs.
The SFPD and the Juvenile Justice Coalition are proud to announce the release of the “Know Your Rights for Youth in San Francisco” brochure, to help educate youth and parents about their rights. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS BROCHURE
CONTACT, HOURS, & LOCATION
Monday – Friday, 9:00 am to 10:00 pm
44 Gough Street, Suite 104
San Francisco, CA 94103
(415) 437-2500
1-800-735-2929 (TTY)
Fax (415) 437-2511