Who is eligible to receive support from City Youth Now?
All youth ages newborn through 18 who are under the jurisdiction of the City and County of San Francisco in the juvenile justice or foster care system.
Who is authorized to make a request?
City Youth Now accepts requests from social workers, probation officers, attorneys, judges, juvenile hall counselors and official youth advocates on behalf of youth in San Francisco.
Who will City Youth Now issue a check to when funding a grant request?
City Youth Now will issue a check to the organization, company or business where the youth will be participating in the activity or from which they will purchase the items requested by the youth advocate. City Youth Now will not under any circumstance issue a check to the youth, parent, guardian or care provider.
How may I obtain gift cards for youth under my supervision?
City Youth Now issues gift cards for clothing under emergency situations. Gift cards are not issued as incentives for youth.
Who will City Youth Now issue a check to when funding a grant request?
City Youth Now will issue a check to the organization, company, business, or store where the youth will be participating in the activity or from which they will purchase the items requested by the youth advocate. City Youth Now will not under any circumstance issue a check to the youth, parent, guardian, or care provider.
How may I obtain gift cards for youth under my supervision?
City Youth Now issues gift cards for clothing under emergency situations. Gift cards are not issued as incentives for youth or for any items other than emergency clothing.
May I submit my receipts to be reimbursed for purchases made for youth under my supervision?
No, City Youth Now does not issue reimbursement checks under any circumstance.
How may I receive support for youth under my supervision?
City Youth Now requires that all youth advocates contact us in person or via email, fax, or mail.
If my request is approved, how do I receive the funds?
Requests will be mailed to the address indicated on the form unless you wish to pick up the funds. If you are picking up the funds, they will be left in the City Youth Now office or if the office is closed, in the mail box at the reception desk at the Juvenile Probation Department (YGC). Approved funds may be picked up between the hours of 9:00am and 4:30pm - feel free to call us to find out whether the funds have been approved.
If you have any questions not addressed here, please contact our offices at 415-753-7576 or info@cityyouthnow.org.
