10/19 Includes education benefits, public benefits, travel and transportation, civil rights, workplace and employment benefits. This chart, from Immigrants Rising, Shows benefits available to citizens, LPR’s (permanent residents, undocumented) Based on CALIFORNIA law,. benefits, and rights may be different in other states. Key Words: integration.
Locality: California
Protecting Student Data in CA
8/2020 Update. This guide from Immigrants Rising, highlights important federal and state protections over student data, including the recent model policies that were released by the California Attorney General, and offers five concrete ways that schools can protect student data. We encourage you to familiarize yourself with these laws and take definitive steps to protect undocumented and immigrant students at your school. Key Words: Legal
CA Power Outage and Fire Response Resources
The State of California is providing resources to help Californians impacted by the unique challenges brought on by wildfire and power shutoffs. Information on current wildfires burning in California, Learn about transportation impacts from power shutdowns and wildfires. Air Quality
Find help for health impacts from power shutdowns and wildfire. Resources for vulnerable populations. Resources – Find help from government nonprofits. Help with Shelter, Food, Key Words: Disaster
CA Local Rapid Response Hotlines
From Ready California, a list of County RRN Hotlines. Please use these numbers ONLY if you need assistance during an immigration raid and use the associated websites for informational inquiries. Key Words: KYR, ICE
DDTP (Deaf & Disabled Telecommunications Program)
We provide telephone communications access for all deaf and disabled Californians. If you need a specialized phone that makes it easier to hear, dial or call, you may be able to get one for free through California Phones. CA Phones are available to all eligible CA residents. You can receive free specialty phone equipment with certification by a medical doctor, a licensed audiologist, a qualified state agency or a hearing aid dispenser. Multi-language:
CA DSS PUBLIC CHARGE CONTACT LIST
8/25/19 A list of organizations frim the CA Dept of Social Services, that have indicated they can provide legal consultation and/or education and outreach services specifically related to public charge.
The public charge regulation does not apply to lawful permanent residents (green card holders) applying for citizenship, refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant juveniles (SIJs), certain trafficking victims (T non-immigrants), victims of qualifying criminal activity (U nonimmigrants), or victims of domestic violence (VAWA self-petitioners), among others. Key Words: Health, Public Benefits,
Public Safety Power Shut Off (PSPS)
6/19 As a safety precaution, San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), Southern California Edison (SCE) and Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) monitor local fire danger and extreme weather conditions across California and evaluate whether to turn off electric power.
While Public Safety Power Shutoff events are more likely to occur in high fire-risk areas, all Californians could be impacted by emergency events and need to be prepared with a plan.
Customers should update their contact information with their energy company so they can receive notifications. People with no PG&E account can call 1-877-900-0743 to enroll for notification.
Multi-language: Spanish | Vietnamese | Chinese |
Korean | Key Words: Disaster
Oasis Legal Services for LGBTQIA+ immigrants
We are a nonprofit 501(c)(3)organization providing comprehensive legal services to assist LGBTQIA+ immigrants. Our services include: * Screening for immigration relief * Affirmative asylum * Residency
* Citizenship * Family petitions
Serving territory of San Francisco Asylum Court Washington State to Canadian Border to Bakersfield in Central CA. Multi-language:
Spanish | Key Words: Gay Lesbian, Homosexual,
CA Wildfire Preparation and Alerts
Information from CalFire on prevention, preparation, preparation of property, checklists for evacuation, animals (pets and livestock), what to do if trapped, returning home and rebuilding. Register for
accurate alerts and updates on active wildfires in your area.
Multi-language: Spanish
California leads the nation in naturalized citizens
7/19/19 In 2017 in California, nearly twice as many people became naturalized citizens than in the state with the second most, New York. Of the more than 700,000 people that were naturalized that year, the median time spent as a lawful permanent resident was eight years.
Helping Immigrant Clients with Post-Conviction Legal Options: A Guide for Legal Services Providers
6/2019 For non-citizens, even a low level offense like a shoplifting conviction can lead to mandatory deportation. However, this can be avoided when people secure post-conviction relief to erase or modify their old convictions. If the convictions are vacated, or the sentences reduced, the grounds for removal often evaporate.
This guide, created by the ILRC and Californians for Safety and Justice, is an effort to turn these “rare cases” into the rule, rather than the exception, by helping to build the capacity of legal service providers and pro bono attorneys to provide post-conviction relief to immigrants who would face certain deportation without it. Key Words:
Accessing Mental Health in the Shadows
2019 A report from the CA Pan Ethnic Health Network. In California, low-income undocumented adults continue to be locked out of Medi-Cal’s mental health benefits.
While our research primarily focuses on undocumented adults, the intersectional experiences of immigrant communities means that many of our findings apply to immigrant children, refugees, citizens, LGBTQ+ individuals,and countless others whose mental health and
wellbeing is currently under attack by immigration
enforcement activities and political rhetoric of the
federal administration. Key Words:
CA Legal Client Security Fund
This is a discretionary fund that can reimburse clients who have lost money or property due to theft or dishonesty by a California lawyer, such as failure to refund fees when the lawyer performed no services. It will not refund due to malpractice or incompetence. Only US Citizens qualify.
Multi-language: English |
Spanish |
Tagalog |
Vietnamese |
Korean |
Russian
Hmong Cultural Center of Butte County
HCCBC serves the Hmong community of Butte County with several programs. Seniors Mental Health Program using Western treatment methods and traditional cultural practices and understanding, particularly with trauma, stress, anxiety, isolation, stigmatization, and depression. Koomtes Youthl Program. Tutoring, subject skills development, character development, Hmong Language Class, Hmong Cultural Class, and leadership development. Providing culturally competent reproductive health prevention education to individuals and families. Multi-language
California high court rules for immigrant kids in visa fight
8/16/18 The California Supreme Court on Thursday made it easier for some immigrant children who are abused or abandoned by a parent to seek a U.S. visa to avoid deportation in a ruling that advocates said would help thousands of children.
State judges cannot require that children drag an absentee parent living abroad into court in their visa application process, the justices said in a unanimous decision.
Archive – Guaranteed admission for California community college students at private universities
7/26/18 Students at California’s community colleges are about to get more options for earning a bachelor’s degree in four years.
Community college students in the state who complete the requirements for what’s known as an Associate Degree for Transfer will be guaranteed admission as juniors at three dozen private, nonprofit colleges in California as early as next school year, the system’s chancellor’s office announced. Key Words: ALLIES5
Disaster Assistance Services for Immigrants – SCC OIR
Published in August, 2018, this guide from the Santa Clara County Office of Immigrant Relation (SCC OIR) provides detailed information about various types of local, state, and federal, disaster assistance services available for non-citizens. Key Words: undocumented, emergency
Multi-language:
Vietnamese |
Chinese |
Tagalog |
Rights to Assistive Technology in Higher Education
6/15 Colleges have legal obligations to provide equal opportunities to students and applicants with disabilities. These obligations apply to all college programs, services and activities, including: admissions, academics, research, occupational training, housing, health insurance, counseling, financial aid, physical education, athletics, recreation, transportation, and extracurricular activities. These obligations include a right to assistive technology in order to allow students with disabilities to receive the same educational benefits as students without disabilities.
Key Words: AFN, Functional Access, disability, health care, mental health Key Words:
Burma Refugee Family Network (BRFN)
BRFN is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit organization established to support and empower refugees of all ethnic groups from Burma resettling in the
wider SF Bay Area. BRFN provides and advocates for culturally and linguistically appropriate social support services, such as language training, social welfare, education, physical and mental healthcare, employment, housing, and cultural bridging and preservation. BRFN works in collaboration and partnership with other community organizations in order for the refugees and asylees to achieve self-sufficiency and civic engagement in the community. Office in Oakland. Multi-Language: Burmese, Translation?
CAPI (Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants)
12/17 If you are a legal non-citizen in financial need, and don’t qualify for SSI due to your immigration status, you may be eligible for financial assistance through the CA state CAPI program. Flyer in English, Spanish and Vietnamese Key Words: benefits, public charge, immigrant
Mission Asset Fund Immigration Programs
For those eligible to apply for Citizenship, Adjustment of status, green card or Temporary Protected Status renewal, MAF offering 0% loans that cover the cost of the USCIS filing fees. Also, 0% interest social loans thru Lending Circles for any purpose, and Business expansion loans with financial education and support, Key Words: Credit
Migrant Education Program SCC – Region 1
The general purpose of the Migrant Education Program is to ensure that migrant children fully benefit from the same free public education provided to other children. Design programs to help migrant children overcome educational disruption, cultural and language barriers, social isolation, various health-related problems, and other factors that inhibit their ability to do well in school, and to prepare them to make a successful transition to postsecondary education or employment. Gilroy Migrant Education Program
Counties served: Santa Clara, San Benito, San Mateo, Alameda, San Francisco, and Santa Cruz. Key Words: SCC, Student, Latinx, Languages: Spanish
California must take a small step against predatory lending
5/28/18 Every year, lobbyists in Sacramento have stymied efforts for much needed consumer protection laws against predatory lending. This year, the payday lending industry has hired various lobbying firms and paid for radio ads and social media campaigns.
This session, California families have allies in Assemblyman Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, and Sen. Holly Mitchell, D-Los Angeles, who are pushing Assembly Bill 2500 to protect them from abusive installment loans. The bill is expected to go to the Assembly floor this week.
6/5/18 Never made it to vote per Ash. Archive 6/1/18
Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern CA
The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC) was founded in 1950 to promote business, mutual understanding, and goodwill between Japan and the United States.
CA Transparent Review of Unjust Transfers and Holds (TRUTH) Act
On 1/1/2017 the CA TRUTH Act went into effect. It brings transparency to local jail entanglement with immigration enforcement.
Provides “Know Your Rights” to Every Individual. The TRUTH Act would require a local law enforcement agency, prior to an interview between ICE and an individual in custody, to provide a written consent form that would explain the purpose of the interview, that it is voluntary, and that the individual may decline the interview. The bill requires the form to be translated in multiple languages. Key Words: KYR,
CA Nonresident Tuition Exemptions for Refugees, Special Immigrant Visa holders, and Others
Effective January 1, 2018, Education Code section 68075.6 grants an exemption to nonresident tuition for: (1) Iraqi citizens or nationals (and their spouses and children) who were employed by or on behalf of the US Government in Iraq, and who meet certain criteria (2) translators (and their spouses and children) who worked directly with the US Armed Forces, and who meet certain criteria (3) refugees These exemptions only apply to those who settled in CA upon entering the United States. T and U visa holders are also exempt from nonresident tuition. Key Words: ALLIES5, Financial Aid
IWAY (Improving the Wellness of Asian Youth)
IWAY aims to provide trauma-informed services to Asian youth, decrease potential for negative health outcomes linked to trauma, increase well-being for Asian American and immigrants in Alameda County, California. IWAY targets Asian youth and their families who have exposed to trauma due to refugee/immigration process, children of deployed military personnel, child abuse, and other traumatic events (e.g., exposure to war and disaster). Key Words: API, Cultural Competence
Overview of Adult Education – Report by LAO
3/23/17 The CA Legislative Analyst Office’s summary of the adult education reform’s progress – presented to the Senate Budget Committee on Education.
Northern CA Rapid Response Hotlines and Updated KYR from ACLU
Given recent threats of large scale ICE raids, the ACLU of Northern California wants to make sure you know your rights and have access to rapid response hotlines set up in the Northern California region. Spanish Key Words: Undocumented Immigrants, Deportation, Legal, KYR, RRN
Care, Cope, Connect – Children’s Mental Health
The Care, Cope, Connect resource, was created by Sesame Street in Communities in collaboration with the First 5 Association of CA, helps parents cope with stress and provide safety and security for their children.
In CA, nearly half of all children under the age of 17 have immigrant parents and 46 percent of households with children report a significant traumatic experience. First 5s are committed to helping parents weather these stressful situations and mitigate impacts on young children’s development, health, and learning. Activity books for parents and children: English | Spanish | Arabic | Korean Key Words: Mental Health,
WILDFIRE, FLOOD, AND MUDSLIDE RECOVERY RESOURCES FOR IMMIGRANTS
The California Department of Social Services Guide to Disaster Services for Immigrant Californians provides detailed information about the different types of federal, state, and local disaster assistance services available in California. Although some of the resources are restricted to individuals or households with lawful immigration status, there are many services available to all Californians who have been impacted by the wildfires.
Multi-language: Spanish | Archive – Duplicate
RACECOUNTS – Measuring Racial Disparity is CA Counties
Race Counts project has developed a tool to assess racial disparity is 7 Key Issue areas: *Economic * Opportunity * Access to Health Care * Education * Housing * Democracy * Crime & Justice * Healthy Built Environments. Racial disparity is pervasive across California and it impacts all of us. See the full picture across counties, issue areas and indicators. Santa Clara is a high performance, low disparity, and more populous county. Winter 2017 Report
SJCC Dreamer’s Resource Booklet For Transferring to a University of California (UC)
This 2017 booklet was designed to help AB540/DACA
students find the appropriate contact information
for the universities they are applying to. In this booklet you will find information regarding:
· DREAM Centers (not all campuses have one)
· Financial Aid Resources
· Student run organizations that provide support
for AB540/DACA students
· Contact information for administrators equipped to answer students questions
· Scholarship website links
Key Words: Education,
CA State DSS Immigration Services Contractors
The CA Dept of Social Services, Immigration Branch funds qualified nonprofit organizations to provide services to California immigrants. Services include the following five categories: (1) Services to Assist Applicants seeking Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); (2) Services to Obtain Other Immigration; (3) Services to Assist Applicants seeking Naturalization; (4) Legal Training and Technical Assistance Services; and (5) Education and Outreach Activities. Key Words: citizenship, integration, Directory
Governor signs bills that seek to protect undocumented immigrants
10/6/17 Gov. Jerry Brown signed into law on Oct. 5 a series of immigration bills that seek to protect the more than 2.3 million undocumented residents in California, including many who live in Fontana.
With the stroke of a pen, Brown officially made the state a sanctuary for immigrants~ put a moratorium on detention expansion~ protected immigrant tenants from intimidation and retaliation in their homes~ and protected immigrant workers from disruptive workplace raids.
Undocufund
The UndocuFund provides direct funding to undocumented immigrants and their families in Sonoma County. We are working to care for and protect our community, and we have decided to re-activate Undocufund as the COVID-19 pandemic intensifies. Many of our undocumented community members work in temporary or low-wage jobs, without access to sick leave, unemployment or the ability to work remotely. Immigrants, many of them undocumented, do essential work that sustains us all.
CA Immigrant Guide
Provides information on resources available to immigrant families, such as testing under Medi-Cal, small business support, including some that are available regardless of immigration status. Additional Information for immigrant communities on Coronavirus and updated Public Charge policies.
Ongoing information on available services throughout the state for Immigrants seeking help with English language learning, workforce skill development, naturalization preparation or legal assistance, Key Words: Directory, citizenship, ESL Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Russian, Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin),, Korean, Arabic , Armenian, Farsi, Khmer (Cambodian)
LawHelpCA
Comprehensive database of CA non-profit service providers with legal assistance in the areas of: Housing, Immigration, Disaster Relief & Recovery, Seniors, Abuse Protecton, Consumer Issues, Disability, Work, Public Benefits and more. Spanish | Vietnamese | Korean | Tagalog / Filipino | Russian |
Major Benefit Programs Available to CA Immigrants – Jan 2020 Update
This table lists the programs for which certain immigrants residing in California are eligible. Eligibility criteria are provided for the following categories of immigrants: (1) “qualified” immigrants who entered the U.S. before Aug. 22, 1996; (2) “qualified” immigrants who entered the U.S. on or after Aug. 22, 1996; and (3) “not qualified” immigrants.
An important feature of the table is that it provides notes about how “deeming” rules apply to immigrants who are eligible for different programs. “Deeming” refers to the fact that an immigrant’s sponsor’s s income/resources may be added to the immigrant’s when determining the immigrant’s eligibility for certain programs.
CA Humanitarian and relief services – AB 2327 Protecting non-citizens in Disaster
2008 Law to protect non-citizens in disasters – Public employees shall assist evacuees and other individuals in securing disaster-related assistance and services without eliciting any information or document that is not strictly necessary to determine eligibility under state and federal laws. Entities providing disaster-related services and assistance shall strive to ensure that all victims receive the assistance that they need and for which they are eligible. Nothing in this subdivision shall prevent public employees from taking reasonable steps to protect the health or safety of evacuees and other individuals during an emergency.
Individuals fleeing a disaster or coping with emergency circumstances commonly lose access to their personal documents and identification, and replacing them during a disaster or emergency can be burdensome, if not impossible, especially for vulnerable populations, such as low-income individuals, undocumented immigrants, seniors, or persons with disabilities.
CA SB 68 Expands Eligibility for Undocumented In-State Tuition
10/5/17 SB 68 was signed into law, expanding eligibility
established under existing law for undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition at California’s public
postsecondary institutions, to students who have completed 3 or more years of attendance or earned credits equivalent to three or more years of full-time credits at an elementary school, secondary school, adult school and/or CA Community College (CCC). Key Words: Education, Allies5 Archive 7/1/19
California Department of Aging
The California Department of Aging provides leadership and direction to Area Agencies on Aging (AAA)that coordinate a wide array of services to seniors and adults with disabilities at the community level and serve as the focal point for local aging concerns. Links to senior resources by county.
California Department of Social Services – Immigration Services
The Branch’s initiatives include services to increase access to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA), naturalization, and immigration protections for Unaccompanied Undocumented Minors (UUM). Key Words: Refugee, Citizenship
Mi Familia Vota
Mi Familia Vota is a national 501(c)(4) civic engagement organization that advocates on social and economic issues that impact the Latino community, from immigration to workers rights.
Since our founding, Mi Familia Vota has integrated local organizing, leadership development, advocacy and building broad community partnerships with our voter engagement work; focusing on local,state and federal elections. Comprehensive immigration reform, education, healthcare, workers’ rights, climate change and the environment, and voter rights have been the core issues at the heart of our work, locally and nationally. Offices in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Nevada, and Texas. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words:
Vietnamese American Bar Association of Northern California (VABANC)
Since 2002, VABANC has awarded several scholarships per year to recognize outstanding Bay Area law students who demonstrated a commitment to serving the greater public interest. The VABANC Law Foundation was created in 2010. VLF provides a competitive award of $50,000 to recent law graduates and new attorneys to provide direct legal services and launch their public interest careers.
Also providing regular Know Your Rights Workshops in SCC. Key Words: KYR, Financial Aid Multi-language: Vietnamese
Latinos in Technology (LIT) Scholarship
Application ended 4/21/21 – ck for next year.
Funded by the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley, For Latino(a) students who have a declared major in a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)-related field
Up to 100 scholarship of up to $30,000 (paid over three years, provided renewal eligibility requirements are met).
Scholarship recipients will also be provided internship opportunities with LIT Scholarship corporate funders from Silicon Valley. Application Deadline November 12th. Key Words: Education, Financial Aid, Latinx,
RESILIENCE IN AN AGE OF INEQUALITY: Immigrant Contributions to California
2017 Report by CIPC (CA Immigrant Policy Center) In the wake of the 2016 Presidential election, communities across the nation have been grappling with profound questions about our political and economic systems. Perhaps no two themes have generated more intense discus-sion than those of racial justice and economic equity – and the lack thereof for far too many. At times, these issues have been posed as mutually exclusive. Yet the experiences of California’s immigrants – overwhelmingly people of color, and also a vital part of a labor force which generates great wealth yet suffers increasing inequality – offer a valuable bridge between these twin points. In the coming years, California is poised to play a unique role in defending fundamental human
rights from unprecedented attacks.
When To Call 911 And When Not To Call 911
California’s 9-1-1 system received more than twenty-eight million calls in 2016 – more than 78,000 calls per day – and 80% of these calls were from wireless devices. 9-1-1 research shows that up to 40% of the total 911 calls in California are either unintentional or not true emergencies. Knowing when NOT to call 911 is just as important as knowing when and how to call 911. Key Words:
Archive – Speaking out against immigration raids is her duty
8/22/17 California’s Supreme Court chief justice has forcefully called on federal immigration agents to stop looking in California’s courtrooms for people they suspect are living in the country illegally… California’s Supreme Court chief justice has forcefully called on federal immigration agents to stop looking in California’s courtrooms for people they suspect are living in the country illegally,
Phone Ringtone Advises CA Immigrants of Their Rights
6/27/17 SALINAS These are uncertain times for the immigrant community and advocates are trying to find ways to bring them help and comfort.
The latest effort comes in the form of aby the United Farm Workers, a cumbia-style jingle that advises “if immigration comes, keep calm. You have the right to not sign anything and not say anything. You have the right to remain silent and to ask for a lawyer.”
Download Ringtone |
With the best of intentions, a California rule leads to dropouts and splits families
7/17/17 California under Gov. Pat Brown in the 1960s built housing for migrant farmworkers, who too often would have no place to sleep after toiling in the fields. Today, 24 housing centers, located from Williams at this end of the Central Valley to Arvin at the south end, house 10,000 farmworkers,. But an obscure regulation is disrupting the education of the children of migrant farmworkers, and splitting families up. It says that workers have to move 50 miles or more from the housing center to be eligible to reside there the following year.
At Home Humanitarian
At Home Humanitarian provides volunteer mentors to refugees and immigrants living within Northern California and Utah. Mentors can help answer any questions relating to American culture, customs, processes, laws, or community resources that would be helpful to the person they support.
Serving Counties: Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz. Multi-language: Key Words: Integration, RIF, Afghan
Project Sentinel – Housing Advocacy
Project Sentinel’s primary function is to assist individuals with housing problems such as discrimination, mortgage foreclosure & delinquency, rental issues including repairs, deposits, privacy, dispute resolution, home buyer education, post purchase education and reverse mortgages.
Make an appointment for a FREE 15 – minute consultation
Service Area; Counties of Santa Clara, San Mateo, Stanislaus, Sacramenti, Cities of Fremont & Merced. Offices in Fremont, Gilroy, Modesto, Redwood City, Milpitas, Sacramento and Santa Clara. Monterey County via our Salinas office. SCC Multi-language: Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin),
California Forbids U.S. Immigration Agents from Pretending to be Police
7/26/17 SACRAMENTO, Calif. (CN) California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a bill Monday barring federal authorities from presenting themselves as law enforcement officers in the Golden State.
Assemblyman Ash Kalra, D-San Jose, wrote the bill, Assembly Bill 1440, in hopes of reducing unethical tactics by federal agents.
CA Community Colleges. CCCApply..org
CCCApply.org is your online gateway to the California Community Colleges. Each year at our 113 colleges, 2.1 million students from all over the world build their career skills, prepare for transfer to four-year colleges and universities, or simply enrich their lives through learning. Choose a college, connect to application process, explore financial aid. Key Words: Education, scholarship, directory,
1 in 8 children in California schools have an undocumented parent
4/23/17 Undocumented children as well as U.S. citizen children with undocumented relatives have experienced heightened anxieties for several years as a result of deportation policies begun under President George W. Bush and tightened ones under President Barack Obama.
But according to school officials, those anxieties have reached new heights since Donald Trump’s inauguration, with possible consequences on their ability to focus on school work, the willingness of parents to attend school events, or even to bring their children to school.
Forward Together
Forward Together is a multi-racial organization that works with community leaders and organizations to transform culture and policy to catalyze social change. Our mission is to ensure that women, youth and families have the power and resources they need to reach their full potential. By developing strong leaders, building networks across communities, and implementing innovative campaigns, we are facilitating collaboration. Offices in Oakland, CA and Alburqueque, NM
CA CASA Association – Foster Children
CA Appointed Special Advocates for Children. Every day in California, more than 88 children enter foster care, having experienced the grave injustice of abuse or neglect. All too often they get lost in the system and their critical needs go unmet. We’re here to improve these children’s lives. CASA Volunteers receive special instructions on how to address a child’s immigration needs and focus on the best outcome for each child.
California Dept. of Social Services Language Services Unit (CA DSS)
A list of translated forms and publications with the most recent revision dates available from CDSS.
Arabic, Armenian, Cambodian, Farsi, Hmong, Japanese, Korean, , Lao, Mien, Portuguese, Punjabi,
Spanish, Tagalog, Ukrainian, Vietnamese Multilingual Translations | Other Language Translations. Key Words: Translation, Interpret, Multi-Language
Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Hispanic Satellite
Our mission is to provide services to Latino small business owners and entrepreneurs, helping them to grow and establish successful businesses. Northern California SBDC’s offer free, individualized and confidential one-on-one advising for existing businesses and start-ups with the potential for job creation, revenue and profit growth, and new business development ideas which could stimulate economic development in Northern California and beyond. San Jose Office. Multi-Language: Spanish Key Words:
Justia Legal Aid & Pro Bono Services
The Justia Lawyer Directory is a listing of lawyers, legal aid organizations, and pro bono legal service organizations. Our services include a 24-hour toll-free crisis line, an emergency shelter, counseling, information and referrals, support groups, safety planning, legal services and community education presentations. Staff and volunteers also contact police reported victims of domestic violence to inform them of their rights and resources. All Support Network services are completely confidential, are either free or low-cost. Multi-language: Spanish and English.: Mt. View, SCC
United Policy Holders Insurance Library
Guidance on all aspects of loss and insurance recovery from water/flood damage. You will find information and tools for getting oriented, understanding your policy, documenting and valuing damaged or destroyed property, navigating the claim process and resolving disputes. VOAD Member (Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster). Key Words: Disaster, UP Help
Archive – Quickguide to Child Welfare & Immigration Laws – CA
This 2016 Quickquide from the American Bar Association, offers a brief overview of law and resources for child welfare attorneys and others. In addition to highlighting how common stages to a dependency case may affect immigrant children or parents, This tool describes forms of federal immigration relief that may be unfamiliar to child welfare practitioners but are potentially critical resources for their clients. There is also a listing of California State specific laws and resources.
Jewish Family & Children’s Services (JFCS)
PLEASE CALL US IF YOU NEED SUPPORT OR ASSISTANCE. 415-449-1200
Programs for adults, seniors, youth, children, refugees, emegres. Immigration, ESL and Citizenship assistance, financial assistance. Educational Scholarships and Loans
Areas Served: Offices in Palo Alto, San Mateo, San Francisco, San Rafael, and Santa Rosa – Counties of Sonoma, Marin, San Mateo, SF, and Santa Clara. CADRE Partner Key Words: SCC, Koret, LGBT, Domestic Violence, Hospice, Counseling, Emergency Assistance
LYRIC Center for LGBTQQ+ Youth
LYRIC’s mission is to build community and inspire positive social change through education enhancement, career trainings, health promotion, and leadership development with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth, their families, and allies of all races, classes, genders, and abilities. Part of a San Francisco collaboration that that offers young queer people with quality medical & mental health care in a comfortable, respectful environment.
SF CAIRS (San Francisco Coalition of Asylee, Immigrant, and Refugee Services)
SF-CAIRS is a multidisciplinary coalition of 20 organizations serving the San Francisco Bay Area asylee, immigrant and refugee community and its service providers. Providing employment, immigration, health care, benefits application, domestic violence, legal asst, educational and vocational training, employment, housing, ESL, Interpretation and other support services.
Expanding resource knowledge among service providers about health, employment, social, education and legal services for recent refugees, political asylees and immigrants in the SF Bay Area. The national HQ is located in Washington DC. Key Words: Muslim, SCC, KYR, Know Your Rights, LGBT, Offices in Sacramento, Los Angeles, San Diego, Santa Clara, Multi-language: Arabic , Farsi , Somali , Urdu
San Francisco Immigrant Legal & Education Network (SFILEN)
SFILEN is made up of the following 13 organizations: African Advocacy Network, Arab Resource & Organizing Center, Asian Law Caucus, Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach, Central American Resource Center, Chinese for Affirmative Action, Filipino Community Center, La Raza Centro Legal, La Raza Community Resource Center, Mujeres Unidas y Activas, People Organizing to Demand Environmental & Economic Rights, Causa Justa: Just Cause, and Dolores Street Community Services as the lead agency. Representing immigrants from African and Afro-Caribbean, Arab, Asian, and Latino communities, providing free immigrant legal assistance and community education to low-income immigrants in SF. Multi-language: services in over 20 languages and dialects. Funded by the Mayor’s Office of Housing, Community Development Division.
Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA)
Services for Children, Seniors, Health, Mental, Veterans, Counseling, Substance Abuse, Food, Public Benefits, CalWin, Multi-language services available.
APA Family Support Services
APAFSS is San Francisco’s foremost advocate and service provider for at-risk Asian and Pacific Islander children and their families. Created with the goal of providing culturally competent services for new Asian immigrants in the community, we have since branched out, our services are made available to families of all ethnicities. 8 SF Locations. Key Word: API Multi-Language Outreach:
Cambodian , Laotian, Cantonese , Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin , Thai, Tagalog
JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SERVICES EAST BAY
JFCS East Bay assists immigrants and refugees applying for a range of immigration services including:
Citizenship, DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals), Employment authorization, Family-based petitions, Fee waiver applications, Green cards,Travel documents, U visas, VAWA self-petitions, Waivers and more. BIA recognized agency with multilingual accredited representatives and a Spanish-speaking immigration attorney. Multi-lingual: English, Dari, Spanish, Farsi, Arabic, Russian, Bosnian, Conversational Hindi Serving Alameda County – Walnut Creek & Berkeley offices
Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) – Federal
The EITC or EIC, is a benefit for working people with low to moderate income. To qualify, you must meet certain requirements and file a federal tax return, even if you do not owe any tax or are not required to file. EITC reduces the amount of tax you owe and may give you a refund. 29 states and DC also have additional state EITC awards. All states have free tax filing assistance provided by trained volunteers between January 15th and April 14th. Call the IRS at 1-800-906-9887 to find locations nearest to you. Multi-language: | Spanish | Chinese Traditional | Korean | Russian | Vietnamese |
Payday Loans – Everything You Wanted to Know but Were Afraid to Ask
10/5/16 Article by Talk Poverty/ – Payday loans are advertised as quick and easy loans that borrowers can repay when their next paycheck comes around. The interest rates are so high, often 400% and above, compared to about 16% on the average credit card that borrowers cannot afford to pay back the loan and the vast majority of loans (80%) are rolled over or followed by an additional loan within just two weeks. The result is that borrowers wind up in debt. Key Words
UC won’t assist federal agents in immigration actions against students
11/30/16 The University of California announced sweeping actions Wednesday to protect its students who came into the country illegally, saying it would refuse to assist federal immigration agents, turn over confidential records without court orders or supply information for any national registry based on race, national origin or religion. Key Words: Post-Election, Positive
After lawsuit, CA pledges new support for English Learners in School
Sept 2016 – For at least a decade, according to the federal government, tens of thousands of English learners in elementary, middle and high school received no services to help them learn the language and keep up academically while they did, even though the law required that they get it. Under pressure from a lawsuit and federal authorities, California pledged Friday to make sure that all 1.4 million students who are English learners receive special academic help. Archive 12/1/17
Opportunity Youth Academy (OYA)
The Opportunity Youth Academy offers Santa Clara County students a blended program of teacher-directed instruction and online credit accrual and recovery options. The individualized support of teachers, counselors, navigators, liaisons and access to the services of SCCOE partners from community-based organizations is the hallmark of this unique program. The focus is ensuring that students leave the program with a high school diploma, and a path to college or career. The classes satisfy admission requirements for CA public universities and military service. Offices in: Milpitas, Gilroy, and San Jose Key Words: mental health, juvenile justice,
New CA law adds transparency to process of deporting inmates
9/29/16 AB 2792 stipulates that immigrants are informed of their right to refuse interviews with ICE officers while incarcerated. Enforcement agencies are required to have inmates sign written consent form before ICE interview.
Communication between ICE and local law enforcement agencies now subject to public records laws.
Fiesta Educativa for Children with Special Needs
A CA based partnership of families, professionals, consumers, friends, and agencies working to inform and assist Latino families in obtaining services and in caring for their children with special needs. The goal of universal support towards the enhancement of the lives of persons with disabilities. Programs: Fiesta Familiar, Autism Parent Education Program (APEP), Community Parent Resource Center (CPRC) Offices in San Jose, Los Angeles, San Bernadino and Orange. Key Words: Developmental Disability, AFN, Mexican Consulate, Multi-language: English, Spanish
UPLIFT
UPLIFT is an Undocumented Asian and Pacific Islander (API) Youth-led organization, based in Los Angeles. We strive to provide a safe and progressive space for API immigrant youth. We aim to raise awareness of various immigrant and civil right issues in the API community, advocate for equality, and uplift the narratives of API undocumented youth in the immigrant rights movement. We aim to build lasting relationships to empower and strengthen the next generation of leaders.
California Online Voter Registration
The deadline to register or re-register to vote for any election is 11:59:59 p.m. Pacific Time on the 15th calendar day before that election. If you submit an application after this time, your application will still be processed for future elections. To register online you will need:
*Your CA driver license or CA identification card number * the last four digits of your social security number * your date of birth. If you do not have a California driver license or California identification card, you can still use this form to apply to register to vote by completing the online interview. Multi-langage: | Spanish | Chinese | Korean | Hindi | Tagalog | |Vietnamese | |Japanese | Khmer | Thai |
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Health 4 All Kids
Beginning January 1, 2020, young adults up to age 26, no matter their immigration status, will be eligible for Medi-Cal Unlike restricted-scope Medi-Cal, children with full-scope Medi-Cal are able to get all covered services, including: annual checkups, regular doctor visits, vaccinations, mental health, and dental care. Many of these services are at no cost to the family.
For FREE and confidential legal and health information, like Medi-Cal eligibility rules, visit Health Consumer Alliance or call 888-804-3536 Multi-language:
Spanish
Key Words: Healthcare
Californians Together
Californians Together is a statewide advocacy coalition of powerful organizations from all segments of the education community including:
Teachers, Administrators, Board Members, Parents,
Civil Rights non-profit groups
Our member organizations come together, united around the goal of better educating our almost 1.4 million English learners by improving California’s schools and promoting equitable educational policy. @CalTog, ESL professional
California Japantowns
Through this website, we hope to engage new audiences and educate visitors about the historic legacies of Japantowns, or Nihonmachis, across the state. We introduce you to the vibrant communities of the three remaining Japantowns in California and the results of Preserving California’s Japantowns, the first statewide project to document historic resources of pre-World War II Japantowns. explore Japantowns in San Francisco, San Jose and Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo through interactive maps that highlight the historic and contemporary features of these vibrant communities.
Asian Health Services
Serving the medically underserved in Alameda County, including the immigrant and refugee Asian community, and to ensuring equal access to health care services regardless of income, insurance status, language, or culture. A community health center that offers primary health care services with 66 exam rooms and a dental clinic with 11 chairs. We serve over 26,000 patients and over 104,000 patient visits annually. Our staff is fluent in English and 12 Asian languages: Chinese (Cantonese & Mandarin), Vietnamese, Karen, Karenni, Korean, Khmer (Cambodian), Mien, Mongolian, Tagalog, Lao and Burmese. Key Words: Asian, API: Multi-language, Oakland, East Bay
Association of Mexican American Educators (AMAE)
The AMAE goal is to improve education for students of Mexican and Latino decent – To work toward preparing teachers who understand and appreciate the social, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds of students and who bring out their strengths and develop their potential. To promote better understanding among the citizenry concerning the educational needs of students of Mexican and Latino backgrounds. Southern & Central CA chapters. Key Word: Spanish
Vietnamese Voluntary Foundation, Inc. (VIVO)
COVID-19 Update:
Coronavirus emergency relief information in Vietnamese
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VIVO is a nonprofit, community-based organization providing services to over 100,000 residents in Santa Clara and San Joaquin counties in Northern California. Our bilingual/bi-cultural services include: Senior Program, Youth & Family Programs, Health Education, English-as-a-Second Language, Computer Skills Training, Employment Placement, Citizenship Classes, Community Advocacy and more. Key Words: ESL, Asian, CBO, , API Offices in San Jose and Stockton, CA Multi-Language: Vietnamese
California Community Colleges Directory
CA Community Colleges are the nation’s largest system of higher education, made up of 113 colleges, 72 districts and 2.1 million students. Alphabetical listing of all CA CC’s
Career Online High School (COHS) – CA
Available by scholarship through select California libraries, COHS offers eligible adults the opportunity to complete their high school education. Students earn a career certificate in one of 8 high-demand fields and graduate with a high school diploma, resume, cover letter, and other tools to start or advance their careers. Support from certified teachers, career coach and Mentor. Several Bay Area libraries are participating. Key Words: GED,
ILRC Community Resources for Immigrants
ILRC ‘s main focus is to educate and assist attorneys and legal advocates in their work to help immigrants. Unfortunately, we do not directly represent clients and we are not able to provide individual legal consultations. In an effort to ensure clients receive the assistance and guidance they may be seeking, we have developed this downloadable resource packet, which includes a contact Directory of low fee or free legal services for immigrants in San Francisco and Oakland Bay Area English and Spanish
San Francisco Library ESL & Citizenship Resources
7/29/21 COVID-19 Update: LIBRARY RE-OPENINGS:
Due to ongoing staffing shortages, the Library will continue to offer limited library services after June 15. We thank you for your patience and support as we work to restore library services systemwide.
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Lists of local SF providers of ESL and Citizenship Assistance plus links to USCIS and practice materials. Multi-language site translation with explanatory videos. Languages:
| Chinese
| Spanish
East Bay Naturalization Collaboration (EBNATZ)
The East Bay Naturalization Collaborative is comprised of nine (9) legal services and community-based organizations, who have joined together to provide free and low cost naturalization and other immigration-related services to residents of the East Bay area. Key Words: citizenship, integration, API Languages:
Spanish, Farsi & Dari, Chinese, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Korean & Other Asian Languages,
Indigenous Farmworker Study
The Indigenous Farmworker Study is a partnership between a group of farm labor researchers and the Indigenous Program of California Rural Legal Assistance (CRLA). This website shares information and insights learned about the history, languages, demography and culture of indigenous farmworkers, and outlines the economic and social challenges they face. Key Words: Undocumented Immigrants, Language: Spanish
CRLA (California Rural Legal Assistance)
California Rural Legal Assistance, Inc. (CRLA) is a nonprofit legal service program created to help California’s low-income individuals and communities. We represent all types of individuals and communities. We have offices from the Mexican border to Northern California. Language: Spanish
Benefits Application – California State
CA e-benefits Website connects you to applications for Medi-Cal, County Medical Services Program (CMSP), CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) benefits in California.. Key Words: Healthcare, Housing, Employment Assistance, Multi-language: Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Hindi, Hmong, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese
SF Pathways to Citizenship Initiative
The SF Pathways Initiative is a unique partnership between the City and County of San Francisco, local and national philanthropic foundations, and service providers. Seven service providers SF based were jointly selected to participate. Key Words: Collaboration, Naturalization, citizenship, integration Multi-language: Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, Russian
Trikone (LGBTQ people of South Asian descent)
Non-profit organization for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) people of South Asian descent, who trace their ethnicities to one of the following places: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Tibet. Oakland, SF Bay Area, Desi LGBTQ Helpline: 1-908-367-3374 Key Words: Mental Health,
Bay Area Prabasi
Prabasi is a non-profit socio-cultural organization of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is a membership-based organization whose focus is on the Bengali language and culture. Prabasi organizes at least four cultural get-togethers every year. Besides it also organizes Bengali movie shows when available, annual new-year’s eve parties and picnics. Prabasi is also instrumental in coordinating relief efforts when a natural disaster strikes. Key Words: Indian
El Concilio
El Concilio is a non-profit community based organization whose goal is to create self-sufficiency through counseling, referrals and education. El Concilio believes that persons empowered to help themselves become significant assets to the community at large. Services are offered to infants, youths, adults, families and seniors. Offices in Lodi, Tracy, Modesto, and Stockton, CA. Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Latino, Mexican, immigrant, farmworker, advocacy, DACA, DAPA
Indigenous Interpretation
Indigenous Interpreting+® specializes in indigenous languages from Mexico is one of the few programs of its kind in the US helping health care providers, courts and other agencies effectively communicate with indigenous people.in Monterey County.
Through partnerships with indigenous community leaders and interpreters, providing professional, trained and competent interpreters in hard-to-find indigenous languages. Video remote interpreting, face-to-face interpreting and local on-site healthcare, court and community. Multi-language: Mixteco, Triqui, Zapoteco, Chatino, Kanjobal, Amuzgo, Nahuatl, Tarasco, Purepecha, Tlapaneco, Yucateco Maya, Mam, Kiche (Quiche), Mixteco + more.Key words: translation, immigrant
Archive – 2016 California Laws Protecting & Providing Humanitarian Relief for Immigrant Youth
On January 1, 2016 two new California Laws Protecting & Providing Humanitarian Relief for Immigrant Youth took effect. AB 899 is a new law that clarifies that California law does not permit the automatic sharing of confidential information from juvenile court proceedings with any federal official, including immigration officials. AB 900 is a new California law that will provide better support and protection for unaccompanied, undocumented youth between the ages of 18 and 20 in California. Key Words: LEGAL
Puente de la Costa Sur
As the region’s only Community Resource Center, Puente serves the San Mateo County South Coast communities of Pescadero, La Honda, Loma Mar, and San Gregorio. Puente serves as an emergency resource for rent, utilities, information, bedding, clothing, and toiletries, hot meals for farmworkers and Farmers’ Market tokens program. We offer bicycles and bike repair. Puente’s Family Engagement Initiative, a partnership with the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, Comprehension-based ESL classes . Multi-language: Spanish Key Words: Food, Housing