California Community Resource Guide

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  • Property Tax Exemptions

    California offers two property tax exemptions for veterans: one for honorably discharged veterans and another for disabled veterans. For the honorably discharged veteran exemption, there are restrictions on the value of property a claimant may own.

  • Protect Yourself From Fraud

    The Protect Yourself From Fraud resource guide, available for free as a downloadable PDF or printed booklet, empowers consumers with the tools to make informed financial decisions, safeguard personal and financial data, and avoid current and emerging financial scams.

    Phone: (877) 275-2677

  • Real ID

    A REAL ID is a driver’s license or identification card that is also a federally accepted form of identification.

  • Real Talk: Embracing Sexual Health & Empowerment Videos

    “Real Talk”videos featuring insights from sexual health care advocates and their real-life experiences with the importance of proactive testing, treatment, and vaccination.

  • Refugee Cash Assistance

    Refugee Cash Assistance provides cash aid to needy refugees for up to 12 months from their date of eligibility for the program. To learn more about the administration of RRP services, see County Refugee Program Guidelines.

    Phone: (800) 927-4357

  • Refugee Programs Bureau

    Coordinates programs and provides culturally sensitive and linguistically-appropriate services that help refugees attain the skills needed to achieve self-sufficiency and successful integration. These services include job training, cultural orientation, cash aid, and resettlement case management. Specific population support and resources are available for Ukrainian, Afghan, Cuban and Haitian entrants.

    Phone: (916) 654-4356

  • Refugee Resettlement Program

    Assists individuals to adjust socially and attain skills needed to find employment. These services include: refugee social services and targeted assistance programs which provide job training and employment services, discretionary programs which provide services to specialized refugee populations such as the elderly, and direct cash assistance for up to eight months following arrival in the U.S.

    Phone: (916) 654-4356

  • Refugee Services

    Information on list of service providers and refugee resource guide, including English classes, jobs and training, education, citizenship, and legal help.

    Phone: (916) 654-4356

  • Regional Centers

    Department of Developmental Services oversees the coordination and delivery of services for Californians with developmental disabilities through a statewide network of 21 community-based, non-profit agencies known as regional centers. Regional centers provide assessments, determine eligibility for services, and offer case management services. Regional centers also develop, purchase, and coordinate the services in each person’s Individual Program Plan.

    Phone: (833) 421-0061

  • Relay Services

    Provides specially-trained operators to relay telephone conversations back and forth between people who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-disabled and all those they wish to communicate with by telephone.

    Phone: (800) 806-1191