California Community Resource Guide

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  • Caltrans Parolee Work Crew Program

    Provides transitional employment through litter abatement services for the Department of Transportation.

    Visit cdcr.ca.gov

  • CalVet Home Loans

    Offers a home loan benefit for veterans who want to purchase a home and live in California. The package includes low fees, low rates, low to no down payments, flexible guidelines, a comprehensive home protection plan, and other benefits aimed at facilitating the home ownership process for California veterans. Most honorably discharged veterans and active duty service members are eligible.

    Phone: (866) 653-2510

    Visit calvet.ca.gov
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  • Career Online High School (COHS) Diploma Program

    COHS is an online diploma program available at no charge through public libraries. The program, which combines an accredited high school diploma with a career certificate, is open to California adults 19 and over.

    Visit library.ca.gov

  • Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants

    Provides monthly cash benefits to non-citizens with access and functional needs, including but not limited to aged and blind individuals, who are ineligible for Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) solely due to their immigration status. The recipients may be eligible for Medi-Cal, CalFresh and In-Home Supportive Services, but they must file for each benefit separately.

    Phone: (866) 312-3100

    Visit cdss.ca.gov
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  • Cash for College Workshop

    October 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, students and families can attend free Cash for College workshops across California for help completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) or California Dream Act (CADAA) and Chafee Grant for Foster Youth applications. Find workshop at this link.

    Phone: (888) 224-7268

    Visit cash4college.csac.ca.gov

  • Child Care

    Information for parents on types of child care and online searchable database of licensed facilities. CA Department of Social Services website also includes Parent’s Guide to Choosing Child Care and other resources.

    Phone: (916) 651-6040

    Visit cdss.ca.gov

  • Choosing a Residential Care Facility for Adults in California

    Provides an overview of licensed residential facility services for adults in California and best practice considerations to assist individuals and families in making an informed decision about out-of-home care.

    Visit cdss.ca.gov

  • 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
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