About Us

Network of Support for Community Living is a comprehensive, Internet-based community resource for the adults with disabilities and seniors, as well as their caregivers and service providers.

This easy-to-use Web site provides an extensive directory to put people in touch with the right services at the right time. It also offers vital information about diseases, situations, assistive devices and caregiving, as well as daily news from around the world concerning aging and disabilities. This unique, one-stop information tool enables you to keep personal records, create an online family meeting place, and communicate directly with elected officials to make your voice heard in the legislative halls.

The San Francisco Network of Support for Community Living Web site is provided by the County of San Francisco, Human Services Agency, Department of Aging and Adult Services. The San Francisco Network of Support for Community Living is part of the Network of Care family of Web sites. Much attention has been given to customizing this site for San Francisco, but in some cases it is not possible to make changes that impact the nationwide system.

What makes the San Francisco site different? Well, mainly the name of the site, Network of Support for Community Living. The San Francisco Department of Aging and Adult Services spent months collecting community input about this Web site and what would make it feel right for San Francisco. The use of the word "care" was not always welcome by everyone in our community and we want to be inclusive and welcoming to all who visit our site. We are constantly trying to improve what we do and welcome your input.

Site Description

Network of Support for Community Living's features include:

• Service Directory, a comprehensive database of local community resources for consumers, caregivers and service providers. We designed the Service Directory - the first database of its kind - to be easily used by anyone who wants to find local services by category. The Service Directory is extremely important in enabling people to make greater use of home- and community-based services, so they can stay in their own homes, as independent as possible for as long as possible.
• Library, a deep bank of educational information about diseases, conditions, situations, research and a wide variety of other important topics, to help people better understand and handle their own living circumstances associated with aging and disabilities. It includes a section of articles specifically for caregivers.
• Assistive Devices, a fast, easy-to-use database of more than 19,000 assistive tools that you can search by function, manufacturer and brand name. The database is frequently updated to bring you the most current information and state-of-the-art products.
• Links, one-click access to Web sites for all the local, state and national organizations you need. Links makes it easy for you to find programs designed to aid seniors and people with disabilities.
• Legislate, a powerful tool that lets you easily track bills that affect you and communicate directly with lawmakers before they vote.
• My Folder, an online file that stores your medical, legal and financial information, so you can access it quickly and easily and share it with trusted friends and family. You also can make personalized lists of useful agencies, articles, and legislation you gather at Network of Support for Community Living, and save them in My Folder for quick reference.
• News, a daily presentation of the top state and national headlines about the elderly, people with disabilities, caregivers and service providers.