Homeless Prenatal Program
Arel Gonzales is a Clinical Case Manager at the Homeless Prenatal Program since March 2020, providing intensive clinical case management services to families involved with Child Welfare and facing substance use challenges. Arel has previous experience as a Reimbursement Associate at Myriad Genetics and Counsyl, where responsibilities included overseeing prior authorizations and processing insurance documentation. Arel's background also includes roles as a psychotherapist at YMCA of the USA and New America Media, and as an Embedded Special Education Counselor at Edgewood Center for Children and Families. Arel holds a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of San Francisco, and a Bachelor’s degree in Technical and Professional Writing from San Francisco State University.
Homeless Prenatal Program
Mission: In partnership with our families, break the cycle of childhood poverty. The Homeless Prenatal Program is a nationally-recognized family resource center in San Francisco that empowers homeless and low-income families, particularly mothers motivated by pregnancy and parenthood, to find within themselves the strength and confidence they need to transform their lives. We serve over 3,500 low-income and homeless families annually, providing a variety of programs and services to help families become healthy, stable and self-sufficient.