Resource Directory

Claims for California Veterans

Provides steps on how to submit a claim for fire property damage, disaster indemnity and life insurance for California Veterans.

Visit calvet.ca.gov

College Fee Waiver

Waives mandatory system-wide tuition and fees at any State of California Community College, California State University, or University of California campus. This program does not cover the expense of books, parking, or room and board. There are four plans under which dependents of Veterans may be eligible.

Visit calvet.ca.gov

Community Conflict Resolution Unit (CCRU)

Provides a neutral third party to help resolve conflicts and solutions to civil rights complaints through mediation as an alternative to court processes.

Phone: (800) 884-1684

Visit calcivilrights.ca.gov

Call Program

Community Emergency Response Team

The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for the hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. CERT offers a consistent, nationwide approach to volunteer training and organization that professional responders can rely on during disaster situations, allowing them to focus on more complex tasks.

Visit caloes.ca.gov

COMPASS: The California Online Media Program for Access and Student Success

Offering research and homework assistance, COMPASS provides California’s public K-12 schools and students digital access to educational content from Britannica, ProQuest, TeachingBooks, and Gale. All content is aligned with California’s educational standards.

Phone: (916) 894-6561

Visit library.ca.gov

Call COMPASS

Consumer Assistance Program

Offers eligible Californians financial assistance with emissions-related repairs if their vehicle fails a Smog Check. Californians may also receive a financial incentive to retire their vehicle, regardless of whether it fails or passes a Smog Check.

Visit bar.ca.gov

Consumer Resources

A collection of educational content designed to promote financial empowerment for California consumers. This resource covers topics like loans, saving money, managing debt, crypto, and fraud prevention, as well as relevant consumer alerts and information on upcoming public events.