California Community Resource Guide

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  • California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Immigration Legal Services

    Locate an immigration legal service provider for free immigration legal services, education and other essential immigrant integration efforts.

    Visit cdss.ca.gov

  • California Earthquake Readiness Guide

    Earthquake Readiness Guide

    Visit earthquake.ca.gov

  • California Home Visiting Program

    The California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) oversees evidence-based and innovative home visiting sites spread throughout 34 California counties. 

    Visit cdph.ca.gov

  • California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Loan Program

    Offers a variety of loan programs to help purchase a home in California.

    Phone: (877) 922-5432

    Visit calhfa.ca.gov
    Call Program

  • California Library Literacy Services

    Adults can get no-cost instruction in reading, writing, spelling, math, basic skills, listening/speaking English, and other subjects through their local library. Family literacy programs also serve adult learners and family members.

    Visit library.ca.gov

  • California LifeLine Program

    Provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households.

    Phone: (866) 272-0349

    Visit californialifeline.com
    Call Program

  • California Long-Term Care Ombudsman CRISISline

    Assist residents in long-term care facilities with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences.

    Phone: (800) 231-4024

    Visit aging.ca.gov
    Call CRISISline

  • California Medical Assistance (Medi-Cal)

    Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program that provides free or low cost medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal currently provides a core set of health benefits, including doctor visits, hospital care, immunization, pregnancy-related services and nursing home care. Medi-Cal also has mental health and substance abuse services.

    Phone: (800) 541-5555

    Visit dhcs.ca.gov
    Call Medi-Cal

  • California Military Department GI Bill Award Program

    The CMD GI Bill issues educational awards to qualifying members of the California Army or Air National Guard, California State Guard, and the California Naval Militia. This State Grant can pay for tuition and fees at a University of California, California State University, or a California Community College. It can also be used for eligible California proprietary and private institutions. See eligibility requirements on website.

    Phone: (888) 224-7268

    Visit nationalguard.csac.ca.gov
    Call CalFRESH

  • California Newcomer Education and Well-Being Program

    The program provides support services to newcomer students, English learners, and immigrant families. There are 20 school districts and one County Office of Education grantees.

    Phone: (916) 654-4356

    Visit cdss.ca.gov
    Call Program