Recent reports indicate that San Francisco has seen the lowest homeless population in 15 years, with overall homelessness trending downward. However, a preliminary Point-in-Time Count reveals a rise in family homelessness, prompting skepticism among advocates regarding the changes in the counting methodology. While Mayor Lurie and others highlight the significant drop in homelessness, critics argue that these claims may overlook complexities in the data, leaving a mixed picture of the city’s efforts to address homelessness.