Spring Valley Community Church hosts the County of San Diego’s Bancroft Safe Parking Program, operated by Dreams for Change. The program gives individuals and families living in their vehicles a safe, supervised place to park overnight while connecting them with practical support and pathways toward stable housing.
The program includes housing navigation, meals, case management, hygiene services, and on-site security. Spring Valley Community Church provides the location, but the church does not select participants or manage enrollment.
Looking to enroll?
Enrollment and referrals are handled by the County of San Diego Office of Homeless Solutions. Visit the County website or call 619-980-4168 for current information and assistance. If you need immediate help finding homeless services, you may also dial 2-1-1.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can someone simply drive in and stay overnight?
No. Bancroft Safe Parking is not a walk-in parking lot. Participants must complete the County’s referral and intake process and be admitted to the program before arriving. The church cannot authorize a vehicle to enter or enroll someone directly.
Who operates the program?
The program is funded and overseen by the County of San Diego and operated by Dreams for Change. Spring Valley Community Church serves as the host location.
Who is the program designed to serve?
Safe Parking serves people and families experiencing homelessness who are living in operable vehicles. The Bancroft program primarily serves people connected to unincorporated San Diego County. County Homeless Solutions staff determine eligibility and explain current documentation and vehicle requirements.
What support is available?
Safe Parking is more than a place to sleep in a vehicle. Participants can receive case management, housing navigation, meals, hygiene services, and other practical support intended to help them move toward stable housing. Specific services are coordinated by program staff according to each household’s needs.
When does the program operate?
It is an overnight program. Arrival, departure, and daytime-access rules are provided directly to participants during intake and may change as program needs or County requirements change.
How long can someone participate?
Length of participation depends on current program rules and each participant’s circumstances and housing plan. County and Dreams for Change staff provide the applicable expectations during enrollment.
Do participants sleep in the small buildings on the property?
No. This is a vehicle-based safe-parking program, and participants sleep in their vehicles. The small structures support program operations and participant services, including security, hygiene, and common-use needs.
How are safety, noise, pets, substances, and conduct handled?
Every participant must follow program rules covering safety, conduct, quiet hours, pets, substances, vehicle operation, and use of the property. Dreams for Change staff and on-site security oversee those rules. Because requirements can change, program staff—not older online summaries—are the best source for current details.
What happens during the day?
Bancroft is an overnight program. Participants leave the site according to the current program schedule and continue working with staff on employment, appointments, benefits, housing applications, and other steps in their individual plans.
What should neighbors do if they have a concern?
Immediate operational concerns should be shared with on-site program staff or security so they can respond promptly. Call 911 for an emergency. General questions for the church may be sent to
How can the community help?
Treat participants as neighbors and respect their privacy. Please do not photograph people or vehicles, approach participants for personal information, or leave donations at the gate without arranging them first. To ask about appropriate volunteer or donation opportunities, contact the church or Dreams for Change.
Current Program Information
For enrollment, eligibility, and current operating information, visit the County of San Diego Office of Homeless Solutions. Additional program details are available in the County’s Office of Homeless Solutions Program Reference Guide.
Last reviewed September 2026. County and program guidance controls if any detail on this page differs from current operating rules.