The Human Services Agency (HSA) of the City and County of San Francisco serves as the central resource for public assistance in the City. Through assistance and supportive services programs, HSA promotes well-being and self-sufficiency among individuals, families, and communities for San Francisco residents. HSA is also responsible for three homeless shelter facilities and three child care center facilities; the shelters are expected to be transferred to the newly formed Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing in 2018.

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The Department of Homelessness and Supportive Housing (HSH) launched on July 1, 2016. The department combines key homeless serving programs and contracts from the Department of Public Health (DPH), the Human Services Agency (HSA), the Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development (MOHCD), and the Department of Children Youth and Their Families (DCYF). This consolidated department has a singular focus on preventing and ending homelessness for people in San Francisco.

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The mission of the San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) is to protect the lives and property of the people of San Francisco from fires, natural disasters, and hazardous materials incidents; to save lives by providing emergency medical services; to prevent fires through prevention and education programs; and to provide a work environment that values health, wellness and cultural diversity and is free of harassment and discrimination. As part of these services, the SFFD operates 42 fire stations and in conjunction with the Public Utilities Commission manages the Emergency Firefighting Water System (EFWS).

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Comprised of the de Young Museum in Golden Gate Park and the Legion of Honor in Lincoln Park, the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco constitute the largest public arts institution in San Francisco and one of the largest art museums in the United States. The Fine Arts Museums serve as one of the premier public institutions in the western United States, providing the community and region with high quality exhibitions, programs, education, and outreach, and caring for San Francisco's esteemed art collection.

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The San Francisco Department of Public Health’s (DPH) mission is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. DPH’s organization falls into two divisions, the San Francisco Health Network, which provides direct health services to insured and uninsured residents, and the Population Health Division, which addresses public health concerns including consumer safety and health promotion. The department’s central administrative functions support the work of both divisions and promote integration.

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The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (DEM) leads the City in planning, preparedness, communication, response, and recovery for daily emergencies, large scale citywide events, and major disasters. DEM is the vital link in emergency communication between the public and first responders and provides key coordination and leadership to City departments, stakeholders, residents, and visitors.

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The Department of Technology (DT) is San Francisco’s information and technology services organization, providing leadership, policy direction, and technical support for technology and information solutions. DT has both internal and public-facing initiatives. The department manages City network operations and data centers. It also maintains the City’s fiber optics network, radio system, digital security, and other vital systems. DT serves the public through efforts like the development of a centralized online business portal, the delivery of SFGovTV, and the City’s Connectivity Plan.

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City College of San Francisco (CCSF) is a community college serving about 75,000 students annually at the main campus, nine Centers, one ground-leased site, and a rented site, all located in the City and County of San Francisco. CCSF provides a sustainable and accessible environment supporting and encouraging students by building on the vibrancy of San Francisco, where students are guided by the principles of inclusiveness, integrity, innovation, creativity, and quality.

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Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) connects the San Francisco Peninsula with Berkeley, Oakland, Fremont, Walnut Creek, Dublin/Pleasanton and other cities in the East Bay.

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The Asian Art Museum of San Francisco – Chong-Moon Lee Center for Asian Art and Culture enables a diverse, global audience to discover the distinctive materials, aesthetics, and intellectual achievements of Asian art and cultures, and serves as a bridge of understanding between Asia and the United States and amongst the diverse cultures of Asia.

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