As a local nonprofit organization, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in more than 200 languages.
Description of Services:
As a local nonprofit organization, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in more than 200 languages. We maintain a database of more than 6,000 services and resources that are updated on a real-time basis and our Community Connectors help connect San Diegans to the accurate information they need.
We believe access to health and social services provides a foundation for individuals and families to build and sustain
healthy lives, so we’re collaborating with service providers in the San Diego region to build a more efficient, equitable, and accessible system that addresses the whole health of a person through integrated, person-centered care.
Service is available in most of the metropolitan region, with the exception of the Santee portion of SR 52, SR 56, SR 67, SR 125, and SR 905. See the service area map for details.
Description of Services:
Service is available in most of the metropolitan region, with the exception of the Santee portion of SR 52, SR 56, SR 67, SR 125, and SR 905. See the service area map for details.
The Freeway Service Patrol can help motorists with:
A gallon of gas
Changing a flat tire
A jump start
Water for the radiator
If FSP can’t get a vehicle running, they will tow the vehicle, at no charge, to a safe, pre-determined location designated by the CHP. FSP drivers cannot tow vehicles to a private facility or home and are not permitted to recommend service companies or repair/body shops.
Each white FSP tow and pickup truck has the statewide Freeway Service Patrol logo on the door. Drivers wear blue uniforms and yellow safety vests. After completing a CHP training program, FSP drivers receive certification and are not allowed to accept any tips or payment.
A HELPING HAND is a professional childcare organization providing quality and innovative services to support families. Our Helpers are prepared to engage with children ages newborn to 17 years old through interactive activities, crafts, and memorable experiences.
Description of Services:
A HELPING HAND is a professional childcare organization providing quality and innovative services to support families. Our Helpers are prepared to engage with children ages newborn to 17 years old through interactive activities, crafts, and memorable experiences. A Helping Hand Helpers are proudly Pediatric and Adult CPR certified, First Aid certified, with Federal and local background checks and extensively trained to support your family.
We provide a professional yet personal babysitting experience to our families. Our Helpers take pride in providing impeccable childcare services when caring for your children. We look forward to meeting your family soon!
Alliance San Diego is a community organization whose mission is to build collective power so we can create an inclusive democracy. By working together to engage effectively in the civic process, we can make systemic change and shape a future that belongs to all of us.
Description of Services:
Alliance San Diego is a community organization whose mission is to build collective power so we can create an inclusive democracy. By working together to engage effectively in the civic process, we can make systemic change and shape a future that belongs to all of us. Together, we can create a more inclusive democracy where everyone can exercise their human dignity in an environment of harmony, safety, equality and justice.
We believe that by working together to engage effectively in the civic process, we can make systemic change and shape a future that belongs to all of us. Our work is informed by our lived experience and our commitment to our community to create an inclusive democracy where all people can achieve their full potential in an environment of harmony, safety, equality and justice.
The mission of AniMeals is to keep pets in their home regardless of the logistical or financial challenges faced by our clients which include homebound and low-income elderly, disabled veterans and the homeless.
Description of Services:
The mission of AniMeals is to keep pets in their home regardless of the logistical or financial challenges faced by our clients which include homebound and low-income elderly, disabled veterans and the homeless. AniMeals coordinates individual pet food packaging and delivery to those in need.
Overwhelming research has shown that pets are a real health benefit for their elderly owners. Compared to non-pet owners, those with four-legged friends at home have lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels, have a better sense of security, are more active, experience less depression, and even live longer. Unfortunately, the cost and ability to acquire pet food can often prove to be insurmountable obstacles for homebound senior and disabled individuals. The AniMeals program strives to remove these obstacles and keep our clients together with their pets for their physical health as well as their emotional well-being.
To provide excellent customer service at life’s most precious moments for the citizens, property owners, and businesses in San Diego County in the real estate recordation, vital records, marriage services, document preservation, and real & business valuations space.
Description of Services:
To provide excellent customer service at life’s most precious moments for the citizens, property owners, and businesses in San Diego County in the real estate recordation, vital records, marriage services, document preservation, and real & business valuations space. The office is the primary advocate and processing entity for tax savings for property owners.
ACP, successor to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, was created to provide eligible households with discounted broadband service. Assurance Wireless offers a FREE cell phone and FREE cell phone service, including free Unlimited Monthly Data, Text and Minutes, to qualified customers.
Description of Services:
ACP, successor to the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program, was created to provide eligible households with discounted broadband service. Assurance Wireless offers a FREE cell phone and FREE cell phone service, including free Unlimited Monthly Data, Text and Minutes, to qualified customers.
We help households stay connected to jobs, critical healthcare and more.
You may be eligible for ACP if you are enrolled in certain government programs, or if your household income meets federal guidelines.
Assurance Wireless is a federal Lifeline Assistance program. Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria and is non-transferable. You may qualify based on household income or if you or a member of your household participates in certain public assistance programs like Medicaid/Medi-Cal, Food Stamps/SNAP/CalFresh or SSI. You may need to provide proof of income or proof of program participation. The Lifeline Assistance program is available for only one wireless or wireline account per household. Separate households that live at the same address are eligible, including residents of homeless shelters and nursing homes. Residents with temporary addresses are also eligible.
Reasons to choose the Assurance Wireless ACP Plan:
FREE Monthly Unlimited Texts and Minutes plus Unlimited Data including 25GB High-Speed Data
FREE Android™ Smartphone
$0 cell phone bill
No annual contracts. No activation fees. No worries!
To provide life-affirming support and resources to pregnant women and families with young children. Maybe the thought of becoming a parent seems impossible to you at this time. You may have more questions than answers about parenting. We have answers:
Description of Services:
To provide life-affirming support and resources to pregnant women and families with young children. Maybe the thought of becoming a parent seems impossible to you at this time. You may have more questions than answers about parenting. We have answers: How will I finish school? How will I continue working? I don’t have medical insurance. I can’t afford this. I’m too young.
Birthline offers free at-home pregnancy tests. We will connect you to a Pregnancy Resource Center for a Free Ultrasound and Exam. Our team can help with referrals for a doctor or assistance with Medical Insurance.
Who We Serve:
Birthline of San Diego serves families in need from conception to Kindergarten.
Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases.
Description of Services:
Blue Campaign is a national public awareness campaign designed to educate the public, law enforcement, and other industry partners to recognize the indicators of human trafficking, and how to appropriately respond to possible cases.
Blue Campaign works closely with DHS Components to develop general awareness trainings, as well as specific educational resources to help reduce victimization within vulnerable populations.
Located within the DHS Center for Countering Human Trafficking, Blue Campaign leverages partnerships with the private sector, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGO), law enforcement, and state/local authorities to maximize national public engagement on anti-human trafficking efforts. Blue Campaign’s educational awareness objectives consists of two foundational elements, prevention of human trafficking and protection of exploited persons.
CILS focuses on the legal needs of the Native American community. We seek to advance Native American rights through highly efficient and effective legal services. Everything we do is informed by our history of working on behalf of Native American communities for over 50 years and our experiences as Indian people.
Description of Services:
CILS focuses on the legal needs of the Native American community. We seek to advance Native American rights through highly efficient and effective legal services. Everything we do is informed by our history of working on behalf of Native American communities for over 50 years and our experiences as Indian people. Our team provides individuals and tribes with legal services pertaining to federal Indian law. Learn more about the services we provide to individual Native Americans.
Matters We Handle For Individuals:
RECOGNITION & ENFORCEMENT OF TRIBAL COURT ORDERS
HOMELESSNESS PREVENTION
DRAFT INDIAN WILLS FOR ESTATE PLANNING
LEGAL ASSISTANCE ON NATIVE AMERICAN JURISDICTIONAL ISSUES
DISCRIMINATION BASED ON RACE
TRUST LAND RIGHTS AND PROTECTION
INDIVIDUAL INDIAN ALLOTMENT RIGHTS AND PROTECTIONS
UNSEALING BIRTH RECORDS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PROTECTION AND SUPPORT
POLITICAL STATUS OF TRIBAL MEMBERSHIP PROTECTION FOR PUBLIC BENEFITS
California’s Low Cost Automobile (CLCA) Insurance program was established by the Legislature in 1999 and exists (pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 11629.7) as a program designed to provide income-eligible, good drivers with liability insurance protection at affordable rates as a way to meet California’s mandatory auto insurance law.
Description of Services:
California’s Low Cost Automobile (CLCA) Insurance program was established by the Legislature in 1999 and exists (pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 11629.7) as a program designed to provide income-eligible, good drivers with liability insurance protection at affordable rates as a way to meet California’s mandatory auto insurance law.
California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status.
The Family Stabilization program is a new component of CalWORKs that provides temporary services to families who are homeless, or at risk to becoming homeless, or experiencing transportation or other emergencies impairing participation in Employment Services (ES) activities and employment.
Description of Services:
The Family Stabilization program is a new component of CalWORKs that provides temporary services to families who are homeless, or at risk to becoming homeless, or experiencing transportation or other emergencies impairing participation in Employment Services (ES) activities and employment.
Eligibility
The following individuals may apply to Family Stabilization services;
CalWORKs recipients who are participating in the (ES) program as mandatory or volunteer participants
Non-aided individuals who are curing ES noncompliance or sanction
Non-aided parents who signed a Family Reunification plan with Children’s Welfare Services
The Employment Case Manager will evaluate needs and authorize the appropriate FS services to eligible participants.
How to Apply
Family Stabilization services may be requested at any time by contacting:
Employment Case Manager
Eligibility staff at any of the Family Resource Centers
CalWORKs Coordinator (for students at a local community college)
Access call center at #1-866-262-9881
#211 (phone-based information and referral service)
Services
Based on available funds, the following are Family Stabilization services that San Diego County may provide:
We are a pregnancy care clinic for women and men providing early pregnancy medical help, a variety of pregnancy options education and resources (abortion options, parenting options, adoption options), peer consultations for those facing unexpected pregnancies, sexual health education, and post abortion support.
All pregnancy services are FREE and we provide low to no cost STI/STD testing. All our services to you are private – your privacy is important to us.
Making an appointment helps us insure there will be someone available to serve you and that you will not have to wait for care. We have convenient locations in the SDSU College Area, Pacific Beach, Downtown San Diego, Kearny Mesa, and La Jolla.
The services of Casa Cornelia are available to those individuals and families without sufficient financial resources to hire an attorney.
Description of Services:
The services of Casa Cornelia are available to those individuals and families without sufficient financial resources to hire an attorney.
Asylum Seekers
If you are foreign-born and cannot return to your home country because you have suffered or fear you will be persecuted due to race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a particular social group, you may be eligible. For any questions, please call our office at 619-231-7788.
Children’s Program
The Children’s Program serves:
1. every detained unaccompanied child in San Diego County
2. non-detained children in removal proceedings before the San Diego Immigration Court
3. vulnerable immigrant children living in San Diego County not in removal proceedings
If you are caring for or seeking reunification with a child who meets one of the criteria above and needs legal representation, please call our office at 619-231-7788.
Victims of Crime Program
If you have been a victim of domestic violence or a serious crime, have been forced to work or provide services but did not receive the payment or treatment at the job you had agreed to, or have been compelled to participate in sex acts, you may qualify for immigration relief. To apply for a free, confidential consultation with a Casa Cornelia attorney, please call our office at 619-231-7788.
Do not send us any private or confidential information unless we personally instruct you to do so. Completing an application for services does not make you a client nor a prospective client of Casa Cornelia Law Center.
Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care in the United States. Our mission is to provide and improve — and ultimately prevent the need for — foster care.
Description of Services:
Casey Family Programs is the nation’s largest operating foundation focused on safely reducing the need for foster care in the United States. Our mission is to provide and improve — and ultimately prevent the need for — foster care.
We are committed to Building Communities of Hope, a nationwide effort to prevent the need for foster care by supporting families in raising safe, happy and healthy children. We work with a wide range of partners, including the children and families we serve each day, to:
Safely reduce the need for foster care in the United States by 50 percent. We work in support of our partners at the federal, tribal, state and local levels to develop policies and practices that best meet the needs of families and their children. The result of this work reduces child abuse and neglect, increases safety and stability, and improves well-being and life outcomes.
Demonstrate how every child can have a safe, supportive and permanent family. We work with children and families to provide and improve foster care and prevention services that promote their safety and well-being. From this work we demonstrate approaches that improve safety, address trauma, support healing, strengthen bonds and promote progress in education, employment and mental health. We share what we learn from this work with our partners to support improvements in policy and practice across the United States.
Support more effective public investments in strengthening families to keep children safely in their own homes and communities. We contribute nonpartisan information, data and resources to policymakers at all levels of government to improve the impact and equity of our nation’s investment in communities for supporting child and family safety and well-being.
Promote a shared responsibility for ensuring the well-being of every child and family across the nation. We encourage leaders from all five sectors of a community – government, business, nonprofit and faith-based, philanthropic and the community members themselves – to think, plan and act in collaboration to improve the long-term safety, well-being and hope of children and their families. We call this Building Communities of Hope.
ARE YOU A SURVIVOR OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING? Cast helps people who have been forced, threatened, or tricked into any kind of work, including commercial sex, by providing legal and social services.
Description of Services:
ARE YOU A SURVIVOR OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING?
Cast helps people who have been forced, threatened, or tricked into any kind of work, including commercial sex, by providing legal and social services.
You could be a human trafficking survivor if:
You were FORCED OR THREATENED TO WORK at any type of job and you could not leave it
You were forced to work to pay off a DEBT
Your IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS were kept from you
Someone FORCED, THREATENED OR COERCED you into working in the sex trade including street-based work, escorting, or online work. You were UNDER 18 and you engaged in the sex trade.
Human trafficking does not have to be physically restrictive and can look different for many different people. The law protects you even if you didn’t recognize that you were being controlled until later. Cast CAN HELP!
Any survivor of human trafficking, whether it’s labor or sex trafficking, a foreign national or a U.S. citizen, or an adult, youth, or a child can receive Cast’s services at no charge.
Cast has lawyers and case managers who can help you with:
Finding safe housing
Getting a protective order if you are scared of someone
Advocating for you if you are a witness in a criminal case or facing criminal charges
Being able to stay and work legally in the United States if you are from another country
Reuniting with your family
Clearing up a criminal record so that you can more easily find a job
Obtaining identification papers such as birth certificates or social security number
Obtaining medical care
Obtaining mental health care from people who understand what you have been through
Supporting you if you want to report the crime against you to the police
Finding job skills training and employment
Developing life skills and personal planning
And more!
To learn more, please contact our toll-free, 24-7 hotline.
To meet the challenge of the ever-changing community by utilizing spiritual, human and financial resources to enable those we serve to experience dignity and respect. Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego exists to WITNESS actively on behalf of the scriptural values of mercy and justice, to acknowledge the sacredness of the human person by working to ENHANCE the quality of life of each individual, and to ADVOCATE for a just society by calling men and women to action on behalf of the poor.
Description of Services:
To meet the challenge of the ever-changing community by utilizing spiritual, human and financial resources to enable those we serve to experience dignity and respect. Catholic Charities Diocese of San Diego exists to WITNESS actively on behalf of the scriptural values of mercy and justice, to acknowledge the sacredness of the human person by working to ENHANCE the quality of life of each individual, and to ADVOCATE for a just society by calling men and women to action on behalf of the poor.
Catholic Charities provides affordable counseling to address the mental and behavioral health needs of individuals and families, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults and couples. Assistance with parenting issues, marital conflict, domestic violence, relationship issues, family conflict, depression, anxiety, recovery from loss or trauma, and life adjustment
Shelter Services are provided through our two emergency shelters and two long-term shelter programs confidentially located in San Diego County. Shelters provide safe housing for adults and children escaping violence.
Description of Services:
Shelter Services are provided through our two emergency shelters and two long-term shelter programs confidentially located in San Diego County. Shelters provide safe housing for adults and children escaping violence. All residents may choose to access a spectrum of wrap-around services.
Emergency Shelter
Project Safehouse and Hidden Valley House (safe, confidential locations)
No-cost emergency shelter program for domestic violence victims and their families
Safety planning including all members of the family
Provides food & clothing
Linkage to CCS legal and counseling services including support groups
Referral information to community support services
Children’s services include counseling, recreational activities, parent education, enrollment in school, and advocacy related to child safety
Guidance and case management around long-term safe housing goals
24/7 access to trained advocacy staff
24/7 translation services available and in-person ASL interpretation available
Referral and support finding safe housing for pets during stay
Long-Term Shelter: Next Step
Housing units available for up to 18 months, for victims of domestic violence and their families
Ongoing advocacy and support services to support self-sufficiency goals
The Hotline is contacted when a member of the community has a concern regarding potential abuse or neglect of a child. Upon notification of the concern (via phone or fax), the Hotline Social Worker does an immediate assessment of the referral. If the child is determined to be at risk, a social worker is assigned to investigate. Hotline staff are available 24 hours per day.
Description of Services:
Child Abuse Hotline
For more information, or to report suspected child abuse, call 858-560-2191.
Within the State of California, you may call toll-free 1(800) 344-6000.
The Hotline is contacted when a member of the community has a concern regarding potential abuse or neglect of a child. Upon notification of the concern (via phone or fax), the Hotline Social Worker does an immediate assessment of the referral. If the child is determined to be at risk, a social worker is assigned to investigate. Hotline staff are available 24 hours per day.
The Hotline is staffed by trained Social Workers who receive reports from Mandated Reporters and concerned citizens about child abuse and neglect. Reports are logged and assessed to determine if an in-person response is needed. Social Workers use the Structured Decision Making Hotline Assignment tool to determine if the referral with be evaluated out, with no response, or assigned to an Emergency Response Social Worker to initiate an investigation within 24 hours, 5 days, or 10 days. Response time is determined by the reported risk factors.
Additional Information:
Members of the community who are concerned about a child’s safety, parents who are afraid they may cause harm to their child, or children who believe they are being abused, should contact the Hotline to discuss /report their concerns. Referrals to resources and additional help is provided. Some individuals are identified by law as Mandated Reporters. Doctors, nurses, social workers, and teachers, for example, must contact authorities if they suspect or are told about child abuse. Please click on this link to see Mandated Reporter Training.
We believe in justice and opportunity for children, families, and child care providers. We make laws work for Black and Brown people, children with disabilities, and those historically discriminated against.
Description of Services:
We believe in justice and opportunity for children, families, and child care providers. We make laws work for Black and Brown people, children with disabilities, and those historically discriminated against.
Services include providing information on housing rights, business ownership, kids with disabilities, affordable childcare, financial assistance, and policy updates & advocacy.
Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) has three Child Care Payment Programs that provide subsidized childcare services to eligible families: Alternative Payment, CalWORKs, and Family Child Care Home Education Network programs. Through these programs, in Fiscal Year 2018, CHS provided services to over 9,700 children and over 5,500 families.
Description of Services:
Children’s Home Society of California (CHS) has three Child Care Payment Programs that provide subsidized childcare services to eligible families: Alternative Payment, CalWORKs, and Family Child Care Home Education Network programs. Through these programs, in Fiscal Year 2018, CHS provided services to over 9,700 children and over 5,500 families. In all, more than 2,099,000 days of care were provided to children across California.
Child Development Program (The Chicano Federation)
Details
Promoting socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical development, our childcare program provides services through our contracts with state-licensed daycare homes. Our staff visits regularly to monitor the progress of the community children in the daycare centers.
Description of Services:
Promoting socio-emotional, cognitive, and physical development, our childcare program provides services through our contracts with state-licensed daycare homes. Our staff visits regularly to monitor the progress of the community children in the daycare centers.
Nurturing and Family Child Care environments
Age appropriate activities
Nutritious meals and snacks
Over 75 Family Child Care Homes to choose from
Regular visits FCCH conducted by Chicano Federation
Staff ensure health and safety
Collaborates with parents toward the achievement of child development
Child Development Resources (CDR) provides a foundation to build promising futures for children. CDR collaborates with families and communities to deliver programs that enrich lives.
Description of Services:
Child Development Resources (CDR) provides a foundation to build promising futures for children. CDR collaborates with families and communities to deliver programs that enrich lives.
CDR strives to ensure that every child receives the quality Child Care he or she deserves. CDR believes that choosing quality Child Care is a shared responsibility and no one entity can claim success or bear failure in this arena. The assurance that quality Child Care flourishes in Ventura County community rests with parents, regulatory agencies, Child Care support agencies such as CDR, government and employers. Parents play a foundational role in selecting quality Child Care for their children. Parents also play a significant role in advocating for quality Child Care, not only for their children, but in the community as well.
Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 with the specific purpose to provide intervention in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography.
Description of Services:
Children of the Night is a privately funded non-profit organization established in 1979 with the specific purpose to provide intervention in the lives of children who are sexually exploited and vulnerable to or involved in prostitution and pornography.
Children of the Night is the only place in America where a child can call from a seedy motel or truck stop anywhere in the United States, reach a skilled caseworker 24/7 who knows how to rescue and relocate a child or young person from a dangerous condition without being arrested by the police. Our 24/7 nationwide toll-free case management services are comprehensive and able to help anyone trapped on the streets of our nation.
We maintain a caseload of hundreds of children and young people. Children are provided access to a suite of services ranging from shelter referrals, medical services, mental health services, transportation, placement in independent living programs, transitional housing, maternity homes, and substance abuse programs.
Children of the Night is now issuing academic scholarships and funds for books, subject to approval by our Alumni Board of Directors. Click here for an application.
Our service centers provide emergency and transitional support on a walk-in basis to people in need of assistance. Services include emergency food and clothing and transportation assistance in the form of day passes for medical appointments.
Description of Services:
CCSA was founded in 1972 by seven churches in the local ministerial association and obtained its nonprofit 501C-3 status in 1973. During 50 years of service, CCSA has grown to include 31 member churches in the Clairemont, Pacific Beach, La Jolla, and University City areas of San Diego. CCSA currently has three paid staff members and has utilized hundreds of volunteers to deliver its services. The agency is supported by its member churches, hundreds of individual donors, businesses, small grants, and various fundraising efforts.
Our service centers provide emergency and transitional support on a walk-in basis to people in need of assistance. Services include emergency food and clothing and transportation assistance in the form of day passes for medical appointments. We facilitate clients in obtaining their birth certificate or other emergency needs as evaluated by the agency. We provide layettes to low-income new mothers. Information and resource counseling are available along with limited case management and referrals to shelter and other agencies or sources of help.
CLP is a law student-run project which provides pro bono legal services to low income people in the greater San Diego area.
Description of Services:
CLP is a law student-run project which provides pro bono legal services to low income people in the greater San Diego area.
The Community Law Project serves vulnerable, low-income, and sometimes homeless men, women, and children. Several of our Downtown clients partake in the free Monday evening meal served at First Lutheran Church or utilize our partners’ medical and social services. Many of our Solana Beach clients are members of the St. Leo Mission Church and enjoy one of the many services the church offers. Our City Heights clients are also parents whose children attend the schools the clinics are housed in.
CLP serves community members on a first come, first-served basis. After signing up, CLP student volunteers will meet with clients to discuss the client’s particular legal issue. The student will also meet with an onsite supervising attorney to discuss the client’s needs and any potential solutions to the client’s issue. The attorney will either provide the client with advice, schedule the client for a future consultation with a specialty attorney, or refers the client to an appropriate outside organization for further assistance.
San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help. Through the Community Pet Pantry, anyone can visit our campus locations in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, to pick up a bag of dog or cat food as well as other supplies as available.
Description of Services:
San Diego Humane Society is supporting families and their pets who need a little extra help. Through the Community Pet Pantry, anyone can visit our campus locations in El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside and San Diego between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, to pick up a bag of dog or cat food as well as other supplies as available. No appointment is needed.
After seeing so many in need in the community, a group of community and business leaders came together in 1979 to form an organization addressing the homelessness and hunger in the community, forming Community Resource Center.
Description of Services:
After seeing so many in need in the community, a group of community and business leaders came together in 1979 to form an organization addressing the homelessness and hunger in the community, forming Community Resource Center.
CRC has grown from providing basic needs for families in crisis to offering extensive programs that facilitate the safety, stability, and self-sufficiency of low-income and episodically homeless households, including domestic violence victims.
San Diego Humane Society provides assistance with veterinary care for pet families who need it the most through our Community Veterinary Program, Community Spay/Neuter and Spay/Neuter Vouchers. By offering accessible medical care, we help keep pets out of shelters and with the people who love them.
Description of Services:
San Diego Humane Society provides assistance with veterinary care for pet families who need it the most through our Community Veterinary Program, Community Spay/Neuter and Spay/Neuter Vouchers. By offering accessible medical care, we help keep pets out of shelters and with the people who love them.
Our Community Veterinary Program provides accessible, low-cost veterinary care, including:
A stationary clinic at our San Diego Campus.
Mobile clinics that take our services directly into targeted and under-resourced communities.
General medical veterinary care — preventive and basic sick care.
Wellness resources like vaccinations, flea medication and education.
Pharmacy services.
Spay/Neuter Vouchers
Available beginning July 2024
We offer spay/neuter vouchers for dogs, cats and rabbits. These vouchers can be redeemed at local participating veterinary clinics. Once an application has been reviewed, you will receive an email with additional instructions.
There are no eligibility requirements in order to apply!
Vouchers must be used at a participating veterinary clinic (locations are listed in the application).
Community Spay/Neuter
San Diego Humane Society performs low-cost spay and neuter services for pets of qualified individuals in the San Diego region. To qualify for spay and neuter services, individuals must be receiving government assistance or active-duty military (proof of service required).
Computers 2 Kids (C2K) is a leading advocate for Digital Equity by recycling and refurbishing computers and providing affordable access for the technologically underserved. Paired with training, connectivity, and support, C2K creates digital inclusion, which strengthens Health, Educational, and Economic Equity.
Description of Services:
Computers 2 Kids (C2K) is a leading advocate for Digital Equity by recycling and refurbishing computers and providing affordable access for the technologically underserved. Paired with training, connectivity, and support, C2K creates digital inclusion, which strengthens Health, Educational, and Economic Equity.Our vision is that everyone has the resources needed to access technology, the internet, and digital literacy for full participation in our society.
Studies show that even taking into account socioeconomic status, children with home computers perform at higher academic levels across the board. As our society becomes more dependent on technology, the best gift we can give our children is access to computers. The digital divide – a chasm that separates those with access to technology from those without – reduces the chance of success in life for low-income children and perpetuates poverty.
Home internet is an essential tool for today’s education. Through Connect2Compete, Cox opens a world of opportunity for families with K-12 students by providing affordable, reliable home internet with wifi. $9.95/mo
Description of Services:
Low-cost student internet
Home internet is an essential tool for today’s education. Through Connect2Compete, Cox opens a world of opportunity for families with K-12 students by providing affordable, reliable home internet with wifi. $9.95/mo
Applicants may need to provide documentation for eligibility. No credit check or social security number is required to apply.
To qualify for Cox Connect2Compete, your household must have at least one K-12 student and participate in a government assistance program. *Applicants may need to provide documentation for eligibility. No credit check or social security number is required to apply.
The Consumer Assistance Program’s (CAP) repair assistance option offers eligible consumers whose vehicles fail a biennial Smog Check inspection financial assistance toward emissions-related repairs at a STAR test-and-repair station. Owners of model year 1996 or newer vehicles may receive up to $1,200 in emissions-related repairs.
Description of Services:
The Consumer Assistance Program’s (CAP) repair assistance option offers eligible consumers whose vehicles fail a biennial Smog Check inspection financial assistance toward emissions-related repairs at a STAR test-and-repair station. Owners of model year 1996 or newer vehicles may receive up to $1,200 in emissions-related repairs. Owners of model year 1976 through 1995 vehicles may receive up to $900 in emissions-related repairs.
You must be the registered owner of the vehicle with the vehicle title issued in your name.
You must not have previously participated in CAP with the same vehicle.
You must pay a co-payment toward the total cost of diagnosis and emissions-related repairs. The co-payment is based on the model year of your vehicle and the total cost of diagnosis and emissions-related repairs.
The vehicle must have failed its biennial (every other year) Smog Check inspection.
NOTE:
Aborted, manual mode, and training mode inspections do not satisfy this requirement.
The vehicle must not have a tampered emissions control system.
The vehicle must be currently registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) with a valid and unexpired registration sticker OR have all fees paid to DMV and not have a registration sticker that has been expired more than 365 days.
The vehicle must not be undergoing a transfer of ownership.
The vehicle must not be undergoing an initial registration or re-registration into California.
The vehicle must not be registered to a business, government, or non-profit organization.
The vehicle must not be junked.
The vehicle must not be total loss salvaged in the process of being re-registered (i.e., salvage retention) in California.
Cribs to Kids’ mission is to provide cribs to babies whose mothers could not afford them and educate mothers about the dangers of unsafe sleep environments. In 1998 Judy created Cribs for Kids® to do just that.
Description of Services:
Cribs to Kids’ mission is to provide cribs to babies whose mothers could not afford them and educate mothers about the dangers of unsafe sleep environments. In 1998 Judy created Cribs for Kids® to do just that.
Cribs for Kids supports families in need around the nation to obtain a separate safe sleeping space for their baby. To serve communities nationwide, we partner with local agencies to distribute Cribs for Kids Cribette Portable Cribs to their communities.
The mission of Crisis House is to respond immediately to stop the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness and connect families and individuals to crucial resources that empower them to renew their lives. Responding to immediate needs and connecting people to appropriate community resources.
Description of Services:
The mission of Crisis House is to respond immediately to stop the cycle of domestic violence and homelessness and connect families and individuals to crucial resources that empower them to renew their lives. Responding to immediate needs and connecting people to appropriate community resources.
Infant care products are provided to families with babies as part of their food package. Items include baby food, formula and diapers, and hygiene items when available.
A hot, balanced, and nutritious meal is provided to homeless families and individuals in an emergency. Clients are assessed and provided case management and information and referrals to help them address their crisis beyond a meal. For additional food resources go to San Diego East County Resources.
Description of Services: CSA San Diego County helps victims of Human Trafficking by: Assisting in the recovery of lost wages Referring them to Attorney for legal services Creating a culture of knowledge about constitutional rights Enforcing fair labor laws such as the Employment Authorization Document Form I-765. Strengthening and building collaborative network Referrals to Proyecto […]
Description of Services:
CSA San Diego County helps victims of Human Trafficking by:
Assisting in the recovery of lost wages
Referring them to Attorney for legal services
Creating a culture of knowledge about constitutional rights
Enforcing fair labor laws such as the Employment Authorization Document Form I-765.
Strengthening and building collaborative network
Referrals to Proyecto Empleo where labor trafficking victims can learn about their legal rights.
Dad University is a one-of-a-kind educational platform for dads. We help men go from overwhelmed and confused to calm and confident father with our courses, videos, live broadcasts, support forum, and more.
Description of Services:
Dad University is a one-of-a-kind educational platform for dads. We help men go from overwhelmed and confused to calm and confident father with our courses, videos, live broadcasts, support forum, and more.
Our monthly membership is designed to support fathers through their entire parenting journey. Whether you are a soon to be father, have a young child, or even an experienced dad with older children, everyone can benefit from the tools and resources within Dad University.
Founded by Jason Kreidman in 2012 as a local meetup group, Dad University has grown from a few dads meeting in a spare office space once a month to educating and helping thousands of fathers around the world.
We invite you to join our community and Become a Member. If you are looking for more information about Jason, you can read more about him here.
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
Description of Services:
The California Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) works in partnership with consumers and other stakeholders to provide services and advocacy resulting in employment, independent living, and equality for individuals with disabilities.
DOR administers the largest vocational rehabilitation and independent living programs in the country. Vocational rehabilitation services are designed to help job seekers with disabilities obtain competitive employment in integrated work settings. Independent living services may include peer support, skill development, systems advocacy, referrals, assistive technology services, transition services, housing assistance, and personal assistance services.
We believe in the talent and potential of individuals with disabilities. We invest in the future through creativity, ingenuity, and innovation. We ensure our decisions and actions are informed by interested individuals and groups. We pursue excellence through continuous improvement. We preserve the public’s trust through compassionate and responsible provision of services.
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter recently established our new Diaper Bank Program to overcome a barrier to work for parents living in poverty.
Description of Services:
The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and our North County Food Bank chapter recently established our new Diaper Bank Program to overcome a barrier to work for parents living in poverty.
The Food Bank partners with several nonprofit organizations to distribute diapers throughout San Diego County. Each location has different operating hours, and may have different eligibility criteria to receive diapers. Please reference our approved partner distribution sites list below.
Domestic Violence Resources – (Office of the City Attorney)
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If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, DVLINKS confidential counselors will help connect you with an Advocate. They will provide you with information on confidential DV shelters, counseling referrals, safety planning, and other valuable resources.
Description of Services:
24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline
1-888-385-4657 (DVLINKS)
If you or someone you know is a victim of abuse, DVLINKS confidential counselors will help connect you with an Advocate. They will provide you with information on confidential DV shelters, counseling referrals, safety planning, and other valuable resources.
California law defines domestic violence as abuse committed against an adult or a minor who is a spouse, former spouse, roommate, former roommates, or person with whom the suspect has had a child or is having or has had a dating or engagement relationship (California Penal Code Section 13700 (b)).
Planning for Your Safety
File a police report with your local law enforcement.
A Safety Plan can be as simple as leaving an emergency bag packed with someone you trust. Consider packing money, a phone charger, clothes, important documents, keys, and phone numbers to DV Hotlines, family, and friends for the safety of you and your children.
Obtain a temporary restraining order. Contact the YOUR SAFE PLACE – A FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER at 619-533-6000.
If the abuser has been arrested, you can register to be notified of their anticipated release date from jail by calling VINELIink at 1-877-411-5588 or register online at https://vinelink.com/#/home
Since 2001, Doors of Change™ has been transforming the lives of homeless youth, one young person at a time. For more than 20 years we have helped place over 2,200 homeless youth in safe housing and off the streets. In 2013 the agency identified a significant gap in the services and resources available to “transitional–age-youth” (those between the ages of 16 and 25) and decided to re-brand as Doors of Change™ and deliver a unique service to address this critical need.
Description of Services:
Since 2001, Doors of Change™ has been transforming the lives of homeless youth, one young person at a time. For more than 20 years we have helped place over 2,200 homeless youth in safe housing and off the streets. In 2013 the agency identified a significant gap in the services and resources available to “transitional–age-youth” (those between the ages of 16 and 25) and decided to re-brand as Doors of Change™ and deliver a unique service to address this critical need.
Recognizing that trust is often a significant barrier for youth in need of services, Doors of Change™ selected music and art as a non-threatening way to engage young people living on the streets.
Who We Serve:
Doors of Change work with youth ages 17-25 years old.
Equus Workforce Solutions® is a comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America. Our fifty-plus-year legacy of experience encompasses the development, design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
Description of Services:
Equus Workforce Solutions® is a comprehensive provider of workforce development services in North America. Our fifty-plus-year legacy of experience encompasses the development, design and delivery of demand-driven workforce solutions.
We are drivers and collaborators for workforce systems change, including adapting to changes in legislation, job seeker demographics and market and industry changes. We do this by integrating data-driven technology, expanding access to services and streamlining partner-supported service delivery.
Career Center Services
We help job seekers and career changers prepare for and advance in careers with a focus on sustainable, high-growth, high-demand industries. Our committed and well-trained workforce professionals deliver comprehensive workforce solutions at integrated career centers, sector-focused centers and community and partner sites. These live services are complemented by our virtual tools that enable 24/7 access to services and support for job seekers, career changers and businesses.
Our Job Corps programs provide life-changing services that help young people succeed in school, obtain good jobs, excel in their chosen fields and serve as contributing members of their communities. We accomplish this through an intense commitment to safety, quality service, excellence and partnerships.
We support low-income families through programs authorized under the Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture by providing them with the community resources, skills and opportunities for obtaining and retaining employment that promotes life stabilization and a pathway toward family-sustaining employment.
We help individuals with long-term disabilities successfully obtain necessary financial assistance for a better life. We do this through our team of Disability Determination professionals who bring expertise in evaluating medical records.
These services give parents the opportunity to work, train or pursue education and employment goals by assisting individuals seeking quality childcare options and processing accurate and timely childcare payments.
We help businesses meet their human capital needs through best-in-class business solutions delivered by trained staff working collaboratively with other business-serving organizations.
All of our services are grouped under a program which incorporate one of our five areas of focus: Academic Support, Health & Wellness, Leadership Development, Prevention & Intervention, and Health & Wellness. There are services in each program that serve both youth and adults.
Description of Services:
All of our services are grouped under a program which incorporate one of our five areas of focus: Academic Support, Health & Wellness, Leadership Development, Prevention & Intervention, and Health & Wellness. There are services in each program that serve both youth and adults.
Workforce Development is not only a program component but its our philosophy and practice that career exploration opportunities and work readiness training be available and integrated into each of the components. Under Workforce Development we off the following services:
Annual Job Shadow Day
On-Site Work Readiness Training
On-Site Work Readiness Training
Career Days
Career Exploration
Intervention Programs are meant to be a safety net and point of connection for youth that either already justice involved or at high risk for involvement and gives them the support and tools to help them turn back and choose a different path. Under Intervention we offer the following services:
If you are experiencing a medical emergency with your beloved pet and are also experiencing financial hardship, all that is required from the pet owners seeking help is a complete application to determine eligibility.
Description of Services:
If you are experiencing a medical emergency with your beloved pet and are also experiencing financial hardship, all that is required from the pet owners seeking help is a complete application to determine eligibility.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR FACE FUNDING?
FACE provides financial grants for pets in need of emergency or critical veterinary care.
Pets must have already been seen by a veterinarian within the past two weeks and your veterinarian has determined that your pet has an immediately life-threatening or critical care condition.
Pets must have a good prognosis with treatment.
FACE can only provide assistance to pet owners residing in San Diego County.
WHO DOES NOT QUALIFY FOR FACE FUNDING?
Please note that FACE cannot provide assistance for the following:
Initial exam/consultation fees
Routine or non-emergency care (i.e. Vaccines, Spay/Neuter, Cruciate ligament tears, etc.)
Services that have already taken place and/or treatment completed prior to FACE approval
For 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved persons.
Description of Services:
For 50 years, Family Health Centers of San Diego’s (FHCSD) mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high-quality health care and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved persons.
Services provided: Urgent care, primary care, insurance enrollment assistance, refugee health assessment program, pharmacy, flu shots, mental health services, dental services, vision services, the program of all-inclusive care for the elderly (PACE), plus additional services
The Family Law Facilitator’s Office (FLF) provides help at no cost and answers family law questions for people who do not have legal representation. FLF staff includes attorneys, paralegals, and clerks with experience in family law who can help prepare court forms and provide general legal information.
Description of Services:
The Family Law Facilitator’s Office (FLF) provides help at no cost and answers family law questions for people who do not have legal representation. FLF staff includes attorneys, paralegals, and clerks with experience in family law who can help prepare court forms and provide general legal information. The FLF does not assist parents or parties who have an attorney of record on file. The attorneys at the FLF are not your lawyers, but are neutral court employees who do not represent any parent or party and may provide information and services to all parties in the case. The FLF is a self-help provider and cannot take responsibility for your case and cannot act as your lawyer. Individuals are personally responsible for all aspects of their cases.
Help is provided through walk-in assistance, workshops, and remote assistance. Please be advised that the FLF typically has a very high demand for services and there can be significant wait times. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Important: FLF staff cannot assist you with minor children present. Please see the Children’s Waiting Room information below.
Feeding Pets of the Homeless® is the first national nonprofit providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to people experiencing homelessness.
Description of Services:
Feeding Pets of the Homeless® is the first national nonprofit providing pet food and emergency veterinary care to pets that belong to people experiencing homelessness.
UNCONDITIONAL LOVE – LOYALTY – COMPANIONSHIP – PROTECTION
We believe every pet deserves not to be hungry or suffer from an illness or injury. If you are homeless, or a Veteran, and need help caring for your pet, we can help. Evidence shows that animal companionship is fortifying and contributes to the emotional well-being of people experiencing homelessness, including encouraging owners to obtain sobriety, leave abusive relationships, and avoid incarceration.
Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more.
Help starts here.
Description of Services:
Find free or reduced-cost resources like food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more. Help starts here.
If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, chat with them online via their website, or text HOME to 741741 (multiple languages available). If this is an emergency, call 911.
First 5 San Diego is a no-cost family support program that connects parents and parents-to-be with a trained professional to support them through the joys and uncertainties of parenting. First Steps partners with families and provides parents with voluntary home-based services that are individualized based on family strengths, needs, and interests.
Description of Services:
First 5 San Diego is a no-cost family support program that connects parents and parents-to-be with a trained professional to support them through the joys and uncertainties of parenting. First Steps partners with families and provides parents with voluntary home-based services that are individualized based on family strengths, needs, and interests. Our services are offered over the long term, often from the prenatal period up to three years of age. Our program ensures that families have knowledge and understanding of growth and development as well as the tools needed for a secure parent-child relationship.
During visits with our highly trained Family Support Specialist, families can learn about what to expect at each stage of their child’s development. Every client has different needs and the program creates a personal, trusting connection and model of support based on individual requirements. The Family Support Specialists work with families to create manageable goals that support gaining the confidence and skills needed to be a successful parent.
Ways in which our Family Support Specialist partner with parents:
Nurture the development of healthy relationships between parent and child.
Enhance parent knowledge about the growth and development of their child.
First Place for Youth helps foster youth build the skills they need to make a successful transition to self-sufficiency and responsible adulthood.
Description of Services:
My First Place is a nationally recognized education and employment program that provides housing and case management for transition-age foster youth aged 18 to 25. Participants are supported by a Youth Advocate, Education and Employment Specialist, and Housing Specialist. Access to post-secondary education coaching, apprenticeships and individualized supports help make sense of work and school. By helping foster youth enter adulthood with jobs that earn a living wage, this program fosters a sense of permanency and builds skills to be self-sufficient in the long term.
The Independent Living Skills Program provides current and former foster youth (ages 16-21) with essential guidance, support, and services as they transition to independence. At our sites in San Francisco and Solano Counties, young people find a welcoming and supportive atmosphere to build community, explore academic and career development and develop independent living skills.
From foster homes to group homes to Supervised Independent Living Programs approved by county social workers, what works for one person might not work for another. First Place collaborates in a broad continuum of local programs and services to best meet the needs of each transition-aged youth. We partner with San Francisco providers at the sites below.
PAWsitive Recovery offers temporary housing and pet supplies for pets while their owners undergo treatment or transition into sober living. This initiative addresses the significant challenge individuals face in seeking recovery without having someone to care for their animals.
Description of Services:
PAWsitive Recovery offers temporary housing and pet supplies for pets while their owners undergo treatment or transition into sober living. This initiative addresses the significant challenge individuals face in seeking recovery without having someone to care for their animals. Additionally, PAWsitive Recovery extends support to women leaving abusive situations, recognizing the critical role pets play in their decision-making process and the risks they face in such environments. By keeping animals with their owners during and after treatment, PAWsitive Recovery alleviates the burden on shelters and facilitates smoother transitions into recovery.
In many cases, individuals hesitate to seek long-term treatment or sober living due to concerns about their pets’ welfare. PAWsitive Recovery acknowledges the bond between pets and their owners and aims to prevent the distressing prospect of losing a beloved pet during the recovery journey. By offering assistance to both individuals struggling with substance abuse and women escaping domestic violence, PAWsitive Recovery ensures that pets receive care and support, reducing barriers to treatment and promoting the reunification of owners and their pets in aftercare.
GenerateHope offers housing and a comprehensive program [for females over the age of 18] that consists of 5 phases. Phases 1-3 are completed at our recovery program, and focus on healing from trauma and building foundational skills in areas such as education, career readiness, communication, finances, health, and more.
Description of Services:
GenerateHope offers housing and a comprehensive program [for females over the age of 18] that consists of 5 phases. Phases 1-3 are completed at our recovery program, and focus on healing from trauma and building foundational skills in areas such as education, career readiness, communication, finances, health, and more. Phases 4-5 are completed at our transition program, and focus on applying such life skills in a more independent setting while also participating in school and/or work.
RECOVERY PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY (Phases 1-3):
Individual is a survivor of sex trafficking and/or sexual exploitation
Female 18 years old or older (no maximum age limit)
Individual does not currently have children that are in their care and need accommodations with them
Individual is willing to live a drug-free and alcohol-free lifestyle; preferably at least 30 days sobriety prior to program entry (If you are interested in GenerateHope’s program and need substance abuse recovery/support to meet the requirement for sobriety, we recommend StartYourRecovery.org as a resource for programs that can help).
Individual is in a stable psychological and physical condition, and able to live in a community setting
Individual is able to keep up with a rigorous schedule and pursue goals in all areas of wellness including emotional, physical, educational/vocational, spiritual, and social.
TRANSITION PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY (Phases 4-5):
Has completed Phases 1-3 at the GenerateHope Recovery Program
Currently enrolled in school and/or working, or actively seeking education and/or employment
Able to independently manage personal schedule, aspects of community living, sobriety, physical health, and personal finances
If you’re interested in completing an intake or have additional questions, please reach out!
We are happy to help you during our business hours:
9 AM – 5 PM PST, Monday – Friday
Contact: keelin@generatehope.org or 619-344-0344 x3 or 705
If you’re unable to get through, please do leave a voicemail with your contact info and a staff member will follow up within 1-2 business days.
Growing Minds operates five child development centers in four communities of North San Diego County. Our child development program prepares 2-5-year-old children from over 400 low to middle-income families for entry into the formal education system.
Description of Services:
Growing Minds operates five child development centers in four communities of North San Diego County. Our child development program prepares 2-5-year-old children from over 400 low to middle-income families for entry into the formal education system. Using a child-centered, play-based curriculum, children enrolled in our programs strengthen skills that will help them succeed in kindergarten and beyond.
Full-Day and Part-Day Programs
8 Students to 1 Teacher Ratio
Breakfast, Lunch, and PM Snack
Educational Program Component
The educational program shall include activities that meet the cultural and individual developmental needs of every child. Curriculum and assessments are developed using the California Preschool Learning Foundations. The Preschool Learning Foundations outline key knowledge and skills that most children can achieve when provided with the kinds of interactions, instruction, and environments shown by research to promote learning and development. The educational activities shall help each child develop:
A Positive Self Image
Socialization Skills
Physical Growth and Development
Problem-Solving Skills, Nature, Math, and Science
Literacy, Language, and Communication Skills
Enrichment activities such as Music, the Arts, and Visual and Performing Arts
Since 1975, Harmonium has been a thriving agency with an impressive range of programs that serve our San Diego families. Grounded in listening to the needs of the community, Harmonium has created a wide array of innovative and customized programs serving over 30,000 children, youth, and families annually throughout San Diego County.
Description of Services:
Since 1975, Harmonium has been a thriving agency with an impressive range of programs that serve our San Diego families. Grounded in listening to the needs of the community, Harmonium has created a wide array of innovative and customized programs serving over 30,000 children, youth, and families annually throughout San Diego County. From our inception, we have been dedicated to advancing equity and inclusion. We recognize that this is a long-term commitment and hold steadfast to pursuing this journey.
Our work is anchored by our Mission: To provide quality services that advance the well-being of children, youth, and their families through environments and relationships that are safe, nurturing, and respectful. That is why we continue to strive toward excellence by ensuring that services are consistent with best practice models, establishing clearly defined goals with measurable outcomes, and upholding quality assurance standards.
Guided by our mission to assure the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and their communities, Home Start, Inc., a non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment agency, has strengthened and developed San Diego’s families, communities, and systems of care since 1972.
Description of Services:
Guided by our mission to assure the safety and resiliency of children by strengthening families and their communities, Home Start, Inc., a non-profit child abuse prevention and treatment agency, has strengthened and developed San Diego’s families, communities, and systems of care since 1972.
To effectively prevent and treat child abuse, Home Start addresses the conditions that can contribute to risky or abusive situations – poverty, unsafe neighborhoods, lack of affordable housing, and unemployment – while concurrently addressing individual self-sufficiency and emotional needs.
Home To Home is an online interactive pet placement platform that helps pet owners find new homes (permanent or temporary) for their pets. Home To Home believes pets that need a new home do best if they can be transitioned directly from their current home to a new, loving home and avoid the stress of a stay in an animal shelter.
Description of Services:
Home To Home is an online interactive pet placement platform that helps pet owners find new homes (permanent or temporary) for their pets. Home To Home believes pets that need a new home do best if they can be transitioned directly from their current home to a new, loving home and avoid the stress of a stay in an animal shelter.
Pet parents looking to rehome or find a foster for their pet create a pet profile on the Home To Home platform. The profile is published on the Home To Home website and shared with the community. People interested in fostering or adopting a new pet can see all pet profiles and directly contact pet parents for more information.
Although local shelters are always a resource for urgent pet placement, Home To Home knows that pets do best when they can go from one home to another and avoid a stay at an animal shelter.
Home To Home provides an intuitive platform for communication between current and potential owners to discuss pets in great detail prior to rehoming. Using the platform also helps prevent overuse of local shelters, freeing up resources for pets with no other option. It is a win-win-win.
Homeless Housing and Support Services – San Diego Youth Services
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We provide shelter and transitional housing for children and young adults, without a home, who otherwise would have nowhere to go.
Description of Services:
We provide shelter and transitional housing for children and young adults, without a home, who otherwise would have nowhere to go.
Through our programs, we move youth experiencing homelessness into safe and stable housing and provide the tools and training they need to create a healthy path in life. They build independent living skills through intensive, in-home case management, counseling, and wraparound services to get them back on their feet. Our transitional housing and support also provide them with time to complete their education and get sustainable employment.
Our Youth Emergency Shelter is the only emergency night shelter in the county for homeless and runaway youth. We provide shelter and support services for children and teens, ages 12 to 17, who don’t have a safe place to live or are victims of physical or sexual abuse, neglect or exploitation.
TAY Academy provides long-term shelter options to youth experiencing homelessness, including those who have exited the foster/probation system. We provide wraparound services to support their individual goals and their overall journey toward becoming stable and independent.
Our programs are open to both single and parenting youth. Our program has a waitlist because of the high demand for housing assistance.
TAY Housing provides housing to youth experiencing homelessness and former foster/probation youth experiencing homelessness. We provide services to each youth to support their individual goals and their overall goal of becoming stable and independent.
Our programs support foster youth, ages 18-21, and foster youth exiting the system, ages 18-24. Our programs are open to both single and parenting youth. Our program has a waitlist because of the high demand for housing assistance.
Our YHP program consists of four components and provides rapid rehousing, as well as transitional housing to homeless and at-risk young adults to help them become independent and self-sufficient so that they are able to leave our programs and live on their own.
San Diego Youth Services has helped thousands of children and young adults who are at risk for trafficking, as well as those who have already been trafficked.
Description of Services:
San Diego Youth Services has helped thousands of children and young adults who are at risk for trafficking, as well as those who have already been trafficked.
According to the International Labor Organization, children account for 1 in 4 of the 4.8 million victims globally. It is estimated that 60% of child sex trafficking victims in the United States have a history of involvement with the child welfare system, as these foster youth often face a lack of stability, support, and guidance, making them targets for traffickers.
Our goal is for the youth we serve to become emotionally and financially self-reliant, so that they are able to overcome the trauma they have experienced, heal and lead productive and healthy lives.
Our staff members work directly with survivors to get them back on their feet, by providing them with resources, including shelter and food, so that they are able to leave their old lives behind. We provide mental health services, educational support, employment opportunities, as well as support to their families.
Think Dignity’s ID Bank strives to ensure equitable access to and protection of vital documents for people experiencing homelessness. Our services include the secure storage of vital documents and assistance with acquiring various forms of identification, including birth certificates, social security cards, and California IDs.
Description of Services:
Think Dignity’s ID Bank strives to ensure equitable access to and protection of vital documents for people experiencing homelessness. Our services include the secure storage of vital documents and assistance with acquiring various forms of identification, including birth certificates, social security cards, and California IDs.
iFoster’s mission is to ensure that every child growing up outside of their biological home has the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults. We provide a free platform of resources for foster care youth, caregivers, and organizations.
Description of Services:
iFoster’s mission is to ensure that every child growing up outside of their biological home has the resources and opportunities they need to become successful, independent adults. We provide a free platform of resources for foster care youth, caregivers, and organizations.
We create solutions driving collaboration and efficiencies across the child welfare system, and engage the community outside of child welfare to support our nation’s most vulnerable children. Learn more about the resources for foster care youth available through iFoster.
Eligibility:
Youth age 13 to 26 inclusive. Were in foster or kin-gap care on their 13th birthday or later.
For more than 15 years, our San Francisco-based organization has transformed individuals and fueled broader changes around the country. With our resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
Description of Services:
Back in 2006, undocumented students had little information, resources, and support to help them pursue higher education. As teachers and mentors, Carrie Evans and Katharine Gin found out that undocumented students were excluded from most opportunities available to their native-born classmates, such as government financial aid, loans, and most private scholarships. Carrie and Kathy started Educators for Fair Consideration (E4FC) to support undocumented students, at the same time as undocumented students were advocating for opportunities to learn and improve their own lives.
For more than 15 years, our San Francisco-based organization has transformed individuals and fueled broader changes around the country. With our resources and support, undocumented people are able to get an education, pursue careers, and build a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
In 2018, we changed our name to Immigrants Rising to better reflect who we are, what we represent, and where we are headed. Our collective power is helping our nation edge closer to fulfilling its ideal as a land of opportunity and access for all.
We are a fiscally-sponsored project of Community Initiatives.
Immigration Legal Services Department (Jewish Family Service)
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The immigration journey is different for everyone, and applications and petitions can be complicated. From answering questions about legal status to translating and submitting paperwork, to assisting with removal defense, we offer clear information and free or low-cost legal assistance for immigrants and their families.
Description of Service:
The immigration journey is different for everyone, and applications and petitions can be complicated. From answering questions about legal status to translating and submitting paperwork, to assisting with removal defense, we offer clear information and free or low-cost legal assistance for immigrants and their families. The Jewish Family Service Immigration Legal Services Department is comprised of immigration attorneys and Department of Justice accredited representatives dedicated to educating and advocating on behalf of immigrants and refugees.
IMMIGRANT LEGAL RIGHTS PROGRAM
Pro Bono Legal Services for Families and Unaccompanied Minors in Deportation Proceedings
Provides full and limited pro bono legal representation to detained adult immigrants at the Otay Mesa Detention Center who are facing deportation proceedings.
Provides full and limited pro bono legal representation to non-detained immigrants who are facing deportation proceedings.
Provides full pro bono representation to unaccompanied minors in removal proceedings. We represent unaccompanied minors classified as such by the Department of Homeland Security, and those who become unaccompanied minors after entering the United States.
Please note that services under this program can be limited due to capacity and high demand for these services. If we are not accepting new cases, our staff will provide referrals to other agencies who can provide this service.
To obtain more information and learn about our capacity to accept new cases, please call us at (858) 637-3365 or email us at immigration@jfssd.org.
CITIZENSHIP CLASSES
10-week courses from February 20 – April 24
El Cajon Library 201 E. Douglas Ave.
Tuesdays, 10:00am–12:00pm
Vista Library 700 Eucalyptus Ave.
Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30am
Spring Valley Library 836 Kempton St.
Wednesdays, 4:00–6:00pm
Interested?
Reach out to Rudy Flores-Clennell:
Call (858) 637-3282 | SMS (619) 753-1630 | Email rudyf@jfssd.org
What you will learn:
English speaking, reading & writing skills you’ll need for the interview
U.S. Geography
Early America
U.S. founding documents
U.S. system of Government
People who made history
Civil Rights in America
Events that shaped the world
American symbols and holidays
How to participate in government
Your rights and responsibilities
How to apply for Naturalization
Digital skills you’ll need to succeed
AFFIRMATIVE IMMIGRATION SERVICES PROGRAM
The Affirmative Immigration Services Program provides quality, free legal services to lower-income individuals living in the San Diego area seeking to obtain certain types of immigration benefits for themselves or their family members living in the United States.
Higher Education Legal Services (HELS) provides FREE immigration legal services to students, staff, and faculty at San Diego and Imperial County community and state colleges. Highly qualified legal practitioners provide culturally competent, trauma-informed, legal expertise to the campus community.
Independent Living Skills (ILS) assists current and former foster youth to develop skills and access community resources to help build self-sufficiency. Foster youth ages 16 to 18 years old who are in out-of-home placement receive services from County ILS staff. Non-Minor Dependent (NMD) youth ages 18-21 and former foster youth receive services from ILS contracted providers. ILS services are available to eligible current and former foster youth up to age 21.
Description of Services:
Independent Living Skills (ILS) assists current and former foster youth to develop skills and access community resources to help build self-sufficiency.
Foster youth ages 16 to 18 years old who are in out-of-home placement receive services from County ILS staff. Non-Minor Dependent (NMD) youth ages 18-21 and former foster youth receive services from ILS contracted providers. ILS services are available to eligible current and former foster youth up to age 21.
Through close interaction with an ILS social worker and case manager, foster youth are encouraged to develop the skills necessary to be successful in living independently. ILS-eligible youth receive support in many areas including:
· Making positive life choices
· Educational support
· Finding safe, affordable housing
· Managing and maintaining your home environment
· Applying for scholarships and obtaining financial aid
· Financial planning, budgeting, and money management
· Accessing health and community resources
· Job Readiness and seeking/maintaining employment
Our case management services are designed to support individuals and families facing challenges through connection to necessary resources and services. Resource navigators work with you to identify your unique needs, then design action plans that build solutions to meet those needs.
Description of Services:
Our case management services are designed to support individuals and families facing challenges through connection to necessary resources and services. Resource navigators work with you to identify your unique needs, then design action plans that build solutions to meet those needs. Services may include the following:
Providing stabilization support for basic needs, such as food and hygiene, with dignity and respect
Connection to community resources
Support in meeting goals
Workshops and events covering topics such as financial literacy, empowered aging, children and family resources and healthy relationships
Case management programs serve individuals and families who have a low income and reside in the following zip codes: 92014, 92037, 92093, 92101-92117, 92119-92126, 92130, 92140, 92145, 92147, 92161
Financial Assistance:
We may offer some limited assistance to individuals and families who meet certain eligibility criteria. Assistance is not provided on an emergency basis and the process typically takes at least one week. We are unable to contribute to past due rent.
Diaper Bank:
Thanks to a partnership with the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank and other community donors, we provide a weekly diaper distribution for families in our community. Families can receive 75 free diapers a month for each child in their family who requires them. Diaper pickup is every Friday from 10:00am–1:00pm. To request diapers, please call (858) 637-3027 or email diaperbank@jfssd.org with your name, phone number, and sizes needed.
Fast, reliable, free — get Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus at no cost when you qualify for and enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
Description of Services:
Fast, reliable, free — get Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus at no cost when you qualify for and enroll in the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
On a mission to provide low-cost, high-speed Internet
A home Internet connection is more essential now than ever for today’s families. In 11 years, Internet Essentials has connected a cumulative total of more than 10 million Americans to all the opportunities the Internet has to offer – from education and job skills training to healthcare resources.
Qualifying households can still sign up for Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus for an affordable monthly price.
Today, Internet For All Now (IFAN) and Get Connected! serve as a catalyst for closing the Digital Divide with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) providing a consumer-focused platform with information and resources for obtaining affordable home Internet access and digital skills.
Description of Services:
Today, Internet For All Now (IFAN) and Get Connected! serve as a catalyst for closing the Digital Divide with the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) providing a consumer-focused platform with information and resources for obtaining affordable home Internet access and digital skills. The IFAN website provides information on affordable high-speed home Internet in multiple languages, Digital Literacy classes and events, Digital Equity advocacy, and tools for community leaders to conduct outreach and increase awareness in digitally-disadvantaged communities.
Low-Cost Internet can be easy and takes just minutes. Choose the sign-up option that works best for you: online, by phone, or by mail. Call 833-938-3298 and we will help you complete the application by phone. Our partners are trained experts with knowledge on low-cost home Internet offers.
Description of Services:
Being lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, nonbinary, and/or queer is an inherent and natural part of a person’s identity defined by one’s sexual orientation and gender expression. Being LGBTQ+ is not a mental health challenge. Stigma and prejudice as well as traumas like harassment, family rejection, and workplace discrimination, however, can present unique mental health challenges to the LGBTQ+ community. You are not alone, and everyone deserves a safe space to be their true selves. It’s Up to Us has resources that can help.
Additional Information:
The Access and Crisis Line at (888) 724-7240 provides support 24/7. Experienced counselors can answer questions about mental health and substance use, provide referrals, and offer support and crisis intervention. If emergency medical care is needed, call 9-1-1 or go to the emergency room of the nearest hospital.
When people first contact JFS, it’s often with an urgent need like food, transportation, or housing. Others seek assistance for an aging parent or a new network of support. We start by helping people access the resources to stabilize their situation. Then, we work together to create a plan.
Description of Services:
When people first contact JFS, it’s often with an urgent need like food, transportation, or housing. Others seek assistance for an aging parent or a new network of support. We start by helping people access the resources to stabilize their situation. Then, we work together to create a plan.
With an approach rooted in supportive personal relationships and strong community partnerships, we deliver services that foster the health, skills, confidence, and resilience of every person we serve. Over time, our clients build a foundation of economic stability, personal wellbeing, and community connection that empowers them to thrive.
At JFS, we recognize that systemic change requires the attention and coordinated action of diverse organizations and people. That’s why we actively partner to identify, address, and advocate for effective solutions to San Diego’s most complex and pressing challenges.
We are a home for the whole community – for people in search of a better life and for those seeking to make better lives possible. We act as a hub of volunteer engagement and community leadership—providing meaningful service opportunities within our agency and building deep, strong relationships among clients, supporters, staff, and volunteers.
By working together to improve the lives of individuals and families, we strengthen the whole community.
The Junior League of San Diego is a network of empowered female civic leaders working with community partners to address and solve pressing issues like Transition Aged Foster Youth and Human Trafficking.
Description of Services:
The Junior League of San Diego is a network of empowered female civic leaders working with community partners to address and solve pressing issues like Transition Aged Foster Youth and Human Trafficking.
We are part of an international network of 291 Leagues comprised of over 150,000 women in Canada, Mexico, the U.K., and the U.S. engaged in similar work in each of our communities. This provides us with a unique and powerful depth of knowledge and resourcefulness to bring about the changes we strive to accomplish.
KBB.com gives you everything you need to research a new, certified (CPO), or used car, compare cars, find cars for sale, and make a well-informed decision. We’re your guide for Everything Automotive, whether you’re just checking your current car’s value, actively looking for your next car, or ready to buy. We’re also one of the most extensive sources for motorcycle values on the internet.
Description of Services:
KBB.com gives you everything you need to research a new, certified (CPO), or used car, compare cars, find cars for sale, and make a well-informed decision. We’re your guide for Everything Automotive, whether you’re just checking your current car’s value, actively looking for your next car, or ready to buy. We’re also one of the most extensive sources for motorcycle values on the internet.
Located in 4135 Fairmount, our International Human Trafficking Program is one of the largest nationwide. Our specialty is to serve victims of sex and labor trafficking as well as victims of domestic violence. We also are a welcoming program for individuals of the LGBTQ + communities.
Description of Services:
Located in 4135 Fairmount, our International Human Trafficking Program is one of the largest nationwide. Our specialty is to serve victims of sex and labor trafficking as well as victims of domestic violence. We also are a welcoming program for individuals of the LGBTQ + communities.
You may qualify for the program if:
You have been forced to perform sexual acts
You are working for free/very little pay
You have been threatened if you try to leave
You were forced to work excessive hours or in bad conditions
You were tricked or misled into your current work
We do not act as an attorneys , we will help you to identify your rights as a victim
Services Included:
Housing/Rent Assistance
Basic Needs (Foods, Personal Items, Phone)
Case Management
Medical Services
Transportation
Interpretation Services
Legal Referrals
Counseling/Therapy
Social Programs
Immigration Services
Victim Compensation Application
Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
Safe At Home – Confidential Program (We are an authorized agency by the State of California). Refer Client with law enforcement to immigration department to qualify victims of crime.
Our Legal Referral & Advocacy Clinics (Legal Clinics) provide safe and confidential access to justice by empowering homeless individuals in addressing their legal issues with the support of our attorneys. Through our partnership with local attorneys, law students, and law firms, our Legal Clinics have supported over 1,500 civil and criminal cases since 2012.
Description of Services:
Our Legal Referral & Advocacy Clinics (Legal Clinics) provide safe and confidential access to justice by empowering homeless individuals in addressing their legal issues with the support of our attorneys. Through our partnership with local attorneys, law students, and law firms, our Legal Clinics have supported over 1,500 civil and criminal cases since 2012.
Any individual experiencing or on the cusp of homelessness can call or e-mail our Legal Department during business hours to receive free consultations and referrals for any legal issue they are facing, such as infractions, landlord/tenant issues, expungements, and dismissals.
Lifeline Community Services’ mission is to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high-quality, community-based services. Lifeline aspires to foster long-lasting personal growth and systemic change to the adverse social conditions impacting youth, adults and families.
Our Mission
Lifeline Community Services’ mission is to build self-reliance among youth, adults, and families through high-quality, community-based services.
Our Vision
Lifeline aspires to foster long-lasting personal growth and systemic change to the adverse social conditions impacting youth, adults and families. Lifeline seeks to build resiliency to those we serve in order to reach their highest potential.
Our Core Values
Prevention: To provide the earliest intervention to reduce system involvement
Quality: To pursue excellence in client intervention and clinical oversight
Collaboration: To build mutually beneficial partnerships to increase impact.
Services provided include:
Transitional housing programs, homelessness prevention and support, case management, child abuse & domestic violence services, parent education, mental health counseling, human trafficking prevention, youth development and leadership, mediation, and fair housing education.
Additional Information:
Lifeline Community Services – VISTA OFFICE: 200 Michigan Avenue, Vista, CA 92084, Tel: 760-726-4900. Lifeline Community Services – OCEANSIDE OFFICE: 707 Oceanside Blvd., Oceanside, CA 92054, Tel: 760-757-0118. Lifeline Community Services – ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE: 4180 Ruffin Rd, Ste 295, San Diego CA 92123, Tel: 760-726-4900.
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal benefit program operated by the Federal Communications Commission that helps low-income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices.
Description of Services:
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a federal benefit program operated by the Federal Communications Commission that helps low-income households pay for broadband service and internet connected devices.
Eligible subscribers can enroll in both programs at the same time. Eligible subscribers receive MORE data if participating in the ACP than in Lifeline alone.
If your household is eligible for ACP and you enroll with Life Wireless, you will receive the following monthly:
FREE Unlimited Talk & Text
FREE Unlimited Data
FREE Smartphone (or bring your own)
Only one monthly service discount and one device discount is allowed per household.
Eligibility is based on income less than or equal to 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or participation in Lifeline, Medicaid, SNAP, WIC, free or reduced-price school lunch/breakfast, or Pell Grant and is determined by the National Verifier and (proof of eligibility may be required). The ACP benefit is non-transferable and is limited to one monthly service discount and benefit transfer per household. For ACP details and applicable terms and conditions, visit www.lifewireless.com/ACP/tac or call us at 1-888-543-3620. If the FCC announces the end the ACP, we end our ACP service offers, or if your household is no longer eligible, we will notify you and you will revert to receiving only the standard FREE Lifeline plan if you are eligible or you may choose service subject to our regular rates, terms and conditions.
THE AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY PROGRAM (ACP) WILL NOT ACCEPT NEW ENROLLMENTS STARTING FEB. 8, 2024. LIFE WIRELESS WILL STILL ACCEPT ACP BENEFIT TRANSFERS.
We provide a community home, boutique and skills classes in San Diego County to young, single mothers as a safe place where education, personal growth and self sufficiency are nurtured through loving support.
Description of Services:
We provide a community home, boutique and skills classes in San Diego County to young, single mothers as a safe place where education, personal growth and self sufficiency are nurtured through loving support.
SingleMomHome
The Love Does Home is a community home in San Diego County that provides a safe, nurturing space for young, single mothers to focus on education, personal growth, self-sufficiency and responsible parenting. While staying at the home, the moms are able to take life skills classes covering topics such as literacy education, healthy meal preparation and budgeting and financial management. Participants in this community home are equipped with resources and skills to be able to complete their educational goals, and competently care for themselves all while successfully parenting their children.
Eligibility:
Ages 18-28
Going to college full-time
1-2 kids
LoveDoesBoutique
Adjacent to the home is the Love Does Boutique which provides a free shopping experience for single moms in the area. They are able to shop for baby supplies, baby and kids clothing, women’s clothing, books and various household items.
Eligibility:
No age requirement for mom or child
ResourcesforMoms
We support single moms in San Diego County through weekly food and diaper deliveries. If you are in need of this service, please provide more information here.
If you are interested in living at the Love Does Home and would like more information, please complete this form.
MAAC Head Start, Early Head Start & State Preschool
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MAAC Head Start, Early Head Start and State Preschool programs deliver national school readiness programs at no cost to eligible families. Eligibility is based on family size and income. We serve children (0-5) and their families, children with disabilities and pregnant women.
Description of Services:
MAAC Head Start, Early Head Start and State Preschool programs deliver national school readiness programs at no cost to eligible families. Eligibility is based on family size and income. We serve children (0-5) and their families, children with disabilities and pregnant women. We serve nearly 1,800 children and their families in North San Diego County in the communities of Carlsbad, Escondido, Fallbrook, Oceanside, San Marcos, Valley Center, and Vista.
For information about eligibility or enrollment at one of our MAAC Head Start centers, or for general questions, please call (760) 471-4210, or click below to start your application online today!
Click here to view our program flyer and a list of our child development center locations.
Today, MAAC provides life-changing services to over 35,000 individuals annually throughout San Diego County. Collaboration with community partners ensures MAAC remains on the forefront of the community’s ever-changing needs, while strong relationships with funders foster strategic planning around emerging trends.
Description of Services:
Today, MAAC provides life-changing services to over 35,000 individuals annually throughout San Diego County. Collaboration with community partners ensures MAAC remains on the forefront of the community’s ever-changing needs, while strong relationships with funders foster strategic planning around emerging trends. MAAC’s Pathways of Service — Advocacy & Leadership Development, Economic Development, Education, Health & Well-being, and Housing — support our mission of maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities.
The Modest Means Program is designed to assist low-income clients with finding a San Diego family lawyer. These are clients who are having a family law dispute and are able to pay for legal services but have limited financial resources available.
The Modest Means Program is designed to assist low-income clients with finding a San Diego family lawyer. These are clients who are having a family law dispute and are able to pay for legal services but have limited financial resources available.
Clients must meet specific income and asset guidelines. Clients are matched with low-income family law attorneys who can assist them at substantially reduced rates. If you meet the qualifications, then you will be referred to an attorney who will charge $150/hour and ask for a $1,500 retainer.
The first step is to be pre-screened for financial eligibility. Please see below for the financial guidelines.
NO. IN HOUSEHOLD
TOTAL MONTHLY INCOME
1
$2,845.00
2
$3,670.00
3
$4,571.00
4
$5,555.00
5
$6,500.00
6
$7,445.00
7
$8,890.00
8
$9,300.00
Real Property Equity-No more than $30k per family
Once you complete the prescreening process, you will be sent a Modest Means application. Complete the application and send it back to LRIS along with three (3) months’ bank statements and three (3) current paystubs. The counselor will review the paperwork and verify that financial eligibility meets the program guidelines. The counselor will then contact a low-income family law attorney who participates in the Modest Means program and give the attorney the details of your case. You will also be given the name of your assigned attorney, and you can contact the attorney.
Casa Kids, ages 18 to 25, who are emancipated from or currently in foster care or are probationary youth, can participate in New Directions, a transitional housing program that equips youth with the necessary skills and resources to make a successful transition from foster care to independent living.
Description of Services:
Casa Kids, ages 18 to 25, who are emancipated from or currently in foster care or are probationary youth, can participate in New Directions, a transitional housing program that equips youth with the necessary skills and resources to make a successful transition from foster care to independent living. New Directions include housing and services for emancipated or current youth in foster care who are pregnant and/or parenting.
Services
Stable housing, furnishings, and basic necessities
Support for overall medical and mental health
Employment, education, and career planning
Money management
Life skills training
Relationship mediation
Monthly gift cards for groceries and transportation
Emancipation funds available upon graduation
Optional matched savings program
Parenting skill-building for residents with children
The North County LGBTQ Resource Center has created a lasting tradition of caring, outreach, and support for members of our community. We come together to share ideas, resources, and expand our presence in the local community.
Description of Services:
The North County LGBTQ Resource Center has created a lasting tradition of caring, outreach, and support for members of our community. We come together to share ideas, resources, and expand our presence in the local community. We envision the Resource Center as a visible symbol of the LGBTQ community in North County San Diego.
Our service area includes the communities of Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Vista, San Marcos, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo, Fallbrook, Camp Pendleton, and other outlying areas.
To promote professional nursing practice by
supporting quality nursing services to enhance
the health and well-being of individuals,
families, and communities.
Description of Services:
To promote professional nursing practice by
supporting quality nursing services to enhance
the health and well-being of individuals,
families, and communities.
Nurse-Family Partnership Program
The Nurse-Family Partnership Program begins early in
the pregnancy and continues until the child’s second
birthday. Program Eligibility:
First-time pregnant women (less than 28 weeks
pregnant) Maternal Child Health Program
The Maternal Child Health Program may begin during
any stage of pregnancy or early parenting, the length
of service varies. Program Eligibility:
Pregnant, Postpartum or Early Parenting Families
The Oasis Clubhouse is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm. Members and visitors are welcome to drop in any time during business hours. Tours of the Clubhouse are also available by appointment for visitors or new members.
Description of Services:
The Oasis Clubhouse is open Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm. Members and visitors are welcome to drop in any time during business hours. Tours of the Clubhouse are also available by appointment for visitors or new members. The Oasis Clubhouse is member-run and our dynamic programming targets the unique needs of Transition Age Youth.
Eligibility:
Our Services are available to all Transitional Age Youth (TAY) who:
Receive mental health services
Are between 16** and 25 years old
Live anywhere in San Diego County
**(parent or guardian permission is required for those under age 18)
Today, the Peace4Kids’ vision of “community as family” provides consistency, stability, and trust for participants of all ages. We encourage the health and well-being of the individual by ensuring that they are a valued part of the whole.
Description of Services:
Today, the Peace4Kids’ vision of “community as family” provides consistency, stability, and trust for participants of all ages. We encourage the health and well-being of the individual by ensuring that they are a valued part of the whole.
We creatively inspire children and youth in foster care while providing tools for success. Youth discover practical tools for navigating relationships with caregivers and biological families, managing educational goals, starting careers, and self-regulating emotions.
By creating space for youth to empower themselves and build lasting relationships, members of our community learn to take ownership of their story and its impact on their lives. Our legacy of youth leadership and values inform how we evolve.
Services Include Saturday Core Program, Family Community Events, Transitional Youth Services, and Leadership Program.
Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s (RCHS) Pet Food Bank Program keeps people and their pets together by providing support to pet parents who may need a helping paw. We provide supplemental pet food and pet care supplies for companion cats and dogs at multiple distribution sites throughout San Diego County.
Description of Services:
Rancho Coastal Humane Society’s (RCHS) Pet Food Bank Program keeps people and their pets together by providing support to pet parents who may need a helping paw. We provide supplemental pet food and pet care supplies for companion cats and dogs at multiple distribution sites throughout San Diego County.
RCHS pet food bank is open every Saturday from 9:00-11:00am
PFLAG (Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays)
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We offer Support, Education, and Advocacy to LGBTQ+ persons, their families, friends, and allies. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
Description of Services:
We offer Support, Education, and Advocacy to LGBTQ+ persons, their families, friends, and allies. PFLAG envisions a world where diversity is celebrated and all people are respected, valued, and affirmed inclusive of their sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression.
By meeting people where they are and collaborating with others, PFLAG realizes its vision: An equitable, inclusive world where every LGBTQ+ person is safe, celebrated, empowered, and loved.
PFLAG hosts support meetings at various locations around San Diego County, including a Spanish language support group, an Asian/Pacific Islander support group, and a transgender support group.
Positive Parenting Program (Jewish Family Services)
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The Positive Parenting Program (PPP) helps parents in San Diego County find positive solutions to common childhood behavior issues using strategies proven by more than 35 years of research. The curriculum is based on Triple P, an evidenced-based program that has been shown to promote family harmony, reduce parent-child conflict, foster successful peer relationships, and prepare children for successful experiences at school.
Description of Services:
The Positive Parenting Program (PPP) helps parents in San Diego County find positive solutions to common childhood behavior issues using strategies proven by more than 35 years of research. The curriculum is based on Triple P, an evidenced-based program that has been shown to promote family harmony, reduce parent-child conflict, foster successful peer relationships, and prepare children for successful experiences at school.
Used by millions of families worldwide, PPP is for any parent looking for more effective ways to:
Raise happy, confident kids
Manage misbehavior so everyone in the family enjoys life more
Set rules and routines that everyone respects and follows
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Prenatal Support Services Department cares about expecting parents and their growing families. In addition to providing affordable, culturally competent medical care, we
Description of Services:
Family Health Centers of San Diego’s Prenatal Support Services Department cares about expecting parents and their growing families. In addition to providing affordable, culturally competent medical care, we educate, nurture and support parents from conception to the months after birth through a multidisciplinary team of nutritionists, social workers, childbirth educators and lactation educators.
Ava Services:
Baby basics & safety education (newborn to 12 months)
Project Street Vet offers support to pets and their owners experiencing or at risk of homelessness. From simple exams to life-saving surgeries – we’re here to help. Our work is carried out mainly through “Street Vet Work,” free pet clinics, and financial assistance.
Description of Services:
Project Street Vet offers support to pets and their owners experiencing or at risk of homelessness. From simple exams to life-saving surgeries – we’re here to help. Our work is carried out mainly through “Street Vet Work,” free pet clinics, and financial assistance.
Project Street Vet is founded on the inspiring “Street Vet Work” of Dr. Kwane Stewart, who for years has provided direct vet-to-pet services by walking city streets to identify individuals experiencing homelessness with pets. Once identified, free exams, vaccines, flea meds, supplies, and more are offered by our volunteer veterinary teams and information is gathered for follow-ups and additional care. Care and supplies are provided by Project Street Vet at no cost to pet parents.
Street Vet Work is currently done mainly in San Diego and Los Angeles where the homeless population is high, although other areas of need such as San Francisco have also been serviced. Project Street Vet hopes to expand our team and programs to any area in the U.S. where needed. If you are a veterinarian or veterinary team member interested in providing direct support through Street Vet Work, click here .
PRONTO Extend is a pilot program, open to individuals 18 through 24, who have exited the foster care system on or after their 18th birthday, or who have elected to participate in the Extended Foster Care Program.
Description of Services:
PRONTO Extend is a pilot program, open to individuals 18 through 24, who have exited the foster care system on or after their 18th birthday, or who have elected to participate in the Extended Foster Care Program. With PRONTO Extend, eligible individuals will have access to free transit passes on MTS and NCTD services, starting July 1, 2022 (up to through December 2023). Interested participants must apply and be approved for the program prior to receiving free transit access. Read below for additional details.
Casa Kids, prenatal through 18 years old, who have been traumatized by severe child abuse or neglect, stay at the Casa Kids Campus, a safe and nurturing setting on 11.4 acres of land in San Marcos, California.
Description of Services:
Casa Kids, prenatal through 18 years old, who have been traumatized by severe child abuse or neglect, stay at the Casa Kids Campus, a safe and nurturing setting on 11.4 acres of land in San Marcos, California.
Each Casa Kid receives comprehensive trauma-informed care tailored to their individual physical, social, emotional, developmental, and educational needs, while also ensuring they have as many healthy childhood experiences as possible.
Residential Services is licensed to serve pregnant and parenting youth, non-ambulatory youth, and youth with special healthcare needs. It is the only licensed residential treatment center in San Diego County serving pregnant and/or parenting youth in foster care.
Eligibility:
Residents are referred by a Child Welfare Social Services worker or probation officer from San Diego County, or other counties that Casa de Amparo has contracts. Clients do not pay fees for the program.
We offer FREE temporary boarding to pets whose parents require hospitalization or are experiencing hardship. We can offer up to 30 days of grace so that you can pursue treatment or gather resources to gain stability, with the reassurance that your pet is okay and can be reunited.
Description of Services:
We offer FREE temporary boarding to pets whose parents require hospitalization or are experiencing hardship. We can offer up to 30 days of grace so that you can pursue treatment or gather resources to gain stability, with the reassurance that your pet is okay and can be reunited. Please reach out, we are happy to help!
*Grants are distributed at the organization’s discretion prior to the stay of a Frosted Friend, and are based on the applicant’s financial status.
Founded in 1973, Stein Education Center is one of the first private special education school settings in San Diego for students with Autism. Today, our special education campus is State certified to provide individualized special education services to children, teens, and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities or severe emotional disorders.
Description of Services:
Founded in 1973, Stein Education Center is one of the first private special education school settings in San Diego for students with Autism. Today, our special education campus is State certified to provide individualized special education services to children, teens, and young adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities or severe emotional disorders.
Services include:
Methods including Applied Behavioral Analysis, positive behavior intervention
Functional academics
Social skills development
Speech and language therapy
Occupational therapy
Counseling
Pre-vocational and vocational training
Community integration
Multi-sensory experience
Enrichment activities, including equestrian, art, music, technology access & recreation.
San Diego Center for Children empowers children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Their services include outpatient, wraparound, school-based, residential treatment, foster youth, and transition-age youth.
Description of Services:
San Diego Center for Children empowers children and families through transformative mental health care and educational services. Their services include outpatient, wraparound, school-based, residential treatment, foster youth, and transition-age youth.
Please get help for yourself or a suspected victim from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center toll free, 24/7 Hotline: CALL: (888) 373-7888 or TEXT BeFree or 233733. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, CALL 9-1-1
Description of Services:
The SD HTTF is a cooperative effort involving the California Department of Justice/Attorney General’s Office (DOJ/AGO), California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), California Highway Patrol (CHP), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), National City Police Department (NCPD), San Diego City Attorney’s Office (SDCAO), San Diego District Attorney’s Office (SDCDAO), San Diego County Probation Department (SDCPD), San Diego Sheriff’s Department (SDSD), San Diego Police Department (SDPD), United States Attorney’s Office, Southern District of California (USAO), and other supporting agencies to include Carlsbad Police Department (CPD), Chula Vista Police Department (CVPD), Coronado Police Department (CPD), Escondido Police Department (EPD), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)/Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO), Internal Revenue Service (IRS), La Mesa Police Department (LMPD), Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS), Oceanside Police Department (OPD), San Diego Unified School District Police Department (SDUSDPD), United States Customs & Border Protection, San Diego Sector Border Patrol (US CBP), and the United States Marshals Service (USMS).
Please get help for yourself or a suspected victim from the National Human Trafficking Resource Center toll free, 24/7 Hotline: CALL: (888) 373-7888 or TEXT BeFree or 233733. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, CALL 9-1-1
The San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium has several partners who provide immigration services throughout San Diego County. These partners provide services including education on different forms of relief, one-on-one consultations, deportation defense, and application assistance.
Description of Services:
The San Diego Immigrant Rights Consortium has several partners who provide immigration services throughout San Diego County. These partners provide services including education on different forms of relief, one-on-one consultations, deportation defense, and application assistance.
SDIRC partners also work together during emergencies to make certain that immigrant communities are able to get the help they need. In the past, SDIRC partners have helped provide assistance during wildfires, have assisted unaccompanied minors who have arrived at our border, and have worked together to provide shelter and other resources for multiple groups of asylum seekers who have come to the Southern Border over the years, including Haitian earthquake survivors in 2016 and the Central American caravan in 2018.
Additionally, SDIRC also runs a bond fund, the Borderlands Get Free Fund, to help San Diego and Imperial County residents and those who are detained in our region get out of immigrant detention. If you or a loved one is in immigration detention in San Diego or Imperial Counties and would like to apply for a bond, please click here!
Since 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) has changed the lives of thousands of poor women, children and men throughout San Diego County. A private, non-profit organization, SDVLP is the county’s oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program.
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Since 1983, San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP) has changed the lives of thousands of poor women, children and men throughout San Diego County. A private, non-profit organization, SDVLP is the county’s oldest and most comprehensive pro bono legal services program.
SDVLP serves the most vulnerable members of our community: the homeless, abused children, domestic violence victims, elder abuse victims, veterans, immigrants and those with HIV/AIDS. Notably, more than 75% of SDVLP’s clients are women and children.
They provide services including assistance with restraining orders, family law, HIV/AIDS law, children & youth, landlord/tenant disputes, and microbusiness non-profit support.
The San Diego Association of Governments connects people, places, and innovative ideas by building projects with the San Diego region’s unique and diverse communities.
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The San Diego Association of Governments connects people, places, and innovative ideas by building projects with the San Diego region’s unique and diverse communities. We serve as a vital resource for our member agencies and the community to plan for the future and are committed to creating a San Diego region where every person who visits, works, and lives can thrive.
School of Law’s Legal Clinics (University of San Diego)
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USD School of Law’s free legal clinics offer assistance to underserved members of society while providing opportunities for students to learn first-hand from highly skilled attorneys and interact directly with actual clients.
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USD School of Law’s free legal clinics offer assistance to underserved members of society while providing opportunities for students to learn first-hand from highly skilled attorneys and interact directly with actual clients. Gifts to the legal clinics help the public and help students gain valuable legal experience before graduating from the law school.
If you need free legal help, our law students, guided by expert attorneys and faculty, are here for you. We cannot accommodate walk-ins. Please contact us at (619) 260-7470 to schedule your appointment.
School of Law’s Name & Gender-Marker Change Clinic (USD)
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USD’s Name & Gender-Marker Change Clinic is operated by University of San Diego School of Law students and licensed attorneys. The Name & Gender-Marker Change Clinic helps transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming individuals petition the court to change their name and/or gender-marker so that they can have official state and federal documents that reflect their correct name and/or marker.
Description of Services:
USD’s Name & Gender-Marker Change Clinic is operated by University of San Diego School of Law students and licensed attorneys. The Name & Gender-Marker Change Clinic helps transgender, non-binary, and gender nonconforming individuals petition the court to change their name and/or gender-marker so that they can have official state and federal documents that reflect their correct name and/or marker. Read more here about this student practice organization.
To inquire about free legal services available at the Legal Clinics, please call (619) 260-7470.
Social Services provides a broad range of programs that aim to improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities, while maintaining an affordable pricing model for our community members. Our programs include:
Description of Services:
Social Services provides a broad range of programs that aim to improve the well-being of individuals, families and communities, while maintaining an affordable pricing model for our community members. Our programs include:
Social Services at our Andrea Skorepa Social Services Office:
Income tax assistance
Housing referrals and services
Passport applications
Sentri/ and Global Entry application assistance
Public benefits enrollment assistance
Translation services and emergency services
Basic immigration benefit applications assistance by our DOJ certified team.
Solutions Academy is a comprehensive 700-day vocational program that prepares families for lifelong success through career pathways, work experience, leadership training, family management skills, teamwork, financial literacy, personal development, accountability and connection.
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Solutions Academy is a comprehensive 700-day vocational program that prepares families for lifelong success through career pathways, work experience, leadership training, family management skills, teamwork, financial literacy, personal development, accountability and connection.
Solutions for Change is a results-driven, accountability-based approach to create Overcomers and restore community. We have graduated over 1300 parents and supported 2800 children by equipping, inspiring and empowering them to break the societal chain of dependency, poverty, and pain. We perform these services through 3 unique enterprises: Solutions Academy (personal development), Solutions Enterprises (workforce development), and Solutions in the Community (community engagement and restoration).
Solutions Academy is free of charge to families accepted into the program with an approximate scholarship value of $60,000 in education, employment training, coaching, and housing costs. All scholarships are underwritten by private donations, foundation grants, corporate contributions and faith-based support. The community has invested in each student and their family to achieve their full potential and overcome their vulnerabilities.
SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families. Our services and supports — based in the strengths of local communities — assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential and touch the lives of more than 50,000 each year.
Description of Services:
SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services) transforms communities to support the well-being and prosperity of San Diego children, youth, and families. Our services and supports — based in the strengths of local communities — assist those throughout the region to reach their fullest potential and touch the lives of more than 50,000 each year.
Services provided include family violence & support services, domestic violence response team, children’s mental health, housing & support services, parenting classes, food assistance, and more.
Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, Inc. works to bring awareness against sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sex trafficking, and murdered & missing in Southern California.
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Strong Hearted Native Women’s Coalition, Inc. works to bring awareness against sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking, sex trafficking, and murdered & missing in Southern California. The purpose of our coalition is to enhance the capacity of survivors, advocates, victim organizations, and victim services providers to end violence against American Indian and Alaskan Native people. The goal of our organization is to increase the approachability to improving systemic and community responses to victims. To raise awareness, educate, and provide technical assistance, training, and supportive services for victims including cultural and unique barriers facing Native Americans.
Our Kiicha is a multiagency facility. Kiicha provides a safe home for Native victims and their children who are affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and sex-trafficking within California. We have three locations within San Diego and San Bernardino Counties.
The Legal Assistance for Victims is a partnership program between California Indian Legal Services and Strong Hearted Native Women. Legal issues related to the crimes of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, or sex-trafficking.
For 24/7 crisis intervention call or text 1-844-762-8483
Supporting Foster Youth (San Diego County Office of Education)
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Under AB 854, the California Department of Education (CDE) administers the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs (FYSCPs) through county offices of education to provide support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family and schools and multiple placements in foster care.
Description of Services:
Under AB 854, the California Department of Education (CDE) administers the Foster Youth Services Coordinating Programs (FYSCPs) through county offices of education to provide support services to foster children who suffer the traumatic effects of displacement from family and schools and multiple placements in foster care. These FYSCPs have the ability and authority to ensure that health and school records are obtained to establish appropriate placements and coordinate instruction, counseling, tutoring, mentoring, vocational training, emancipation services, training for independent living, and other related services. The FYSCPs increase the stability of placements for foster children and youth. These services are designed to improve the children’s educational performance and personal achievement, directly benefiting them.
Additional Information:
The Foster Youth Services Coordinating Program and Homeless Education Services team responds to, assists, and empowers all systems that support students who are in foster care or are experiencing homelessness.
At the Chadwick Center for Children & Families, we believe that every child and family has the right to be safe and supported after experiencing a scary or traumatic event in order to move towards healing.
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At the Chadwick Center for Children & Families, we believe that every child and family has the right to be safe and supported after experiencing a scary or traumatic event in order to move towards healing.
The Chadwick Center is an accredited children’s advocacy center (CAC). It is one of the largest hospital-based CACs and trauma treatment centers in the nation. Our CAC provides family-focused and trauma-informed services to children and adolescents who may have experienced or witnessed maltreatment, abuse or violence
We are a collective of cloth diaper advocates working together to end diaper need. We believe that a cloth option should be available to all who choose it; that’s why we are joining together to make cloth diapers accessible to those who want to incorporate them into their family’s routine.
Description of Services:
We are a collective of cloth diaper advocates working together to end diaper need. We believe that a cloth option should be available to all who choose it; that’s why we are joining together to make cloth diapers accessible to those who want to incorporate them into their family’s routine.
If you are the caregiver of a young child and are struggling to pay for single-use diapers, we encourage you to apply to our program and try reusable diapers! With 1 in 3 families in the United States experiencing diaper need, we believe cloth diapers are an important part of the solution.
The Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to lower-income San Diego residents. The firm is funded by the government (City, County, State, and Federal), as well as endowments and charities.
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The Legal Aid Society of San Diego (LASSD) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to lower-income San Diego residents. The firm is funded by the government (City, County, State, and Federal), as well as endowments and charities. The services we provide are determined by our Board of Directors, which is made up of local client-eligible persons and local attorneys.
The mission of the Legal Aid Society of San Diego is to improve lives by advancing justice through effective, efficient, and vigorous legal advocacy, outreach, and education.
The Salvation Army offers assistance to those in need through a variety of outreach efforts both in and outside of The Salvation Army Kroc Center. Additionally, The Salvation Army offers a variety of programs, services and assistance both nationally and globally that you may qualify for.
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The Salvation Army offers assistance to those in need through a variety of outreach efforts both in and outside of The Salvation Army Kroc Center. Additionally, The Salvation Army offers a variety of programs, services and assistance both nationally and globally that you may qualify for.
Learn about The Family Resource Center
The Family Resource Center provides emergency services to individuals, families and seniors in need who meet eligibility requirements. Services include monthly food distribution, diapers, hygiene kits, feminine hygiene, resume review, parenting classes referrals, partial generous scholarships to Kroc programs and more. Emergency services are restricted to those in the Kroc Center’s service area (zip codes 91941-91946, 92105, 92115, 92119, 92120, 92182). San Diego residents outside of this service area can request emergency assistance through their local Salvation Army. All will need to provide identification, proof of all sources of income, and a utility bill for all individuals in their household.
For housing resources (shelter, rental assistance, motel vouchers), furniture vouchers, and cash aide please visit 211SanDiego.org or call 211 for access to a 24-hour confidential and comprehensive community database.
The 211 database, also includes services provided by other Salvation Army’s including shelter and the Adult Rehabilitation Center.
Eligibility:
The following documents are required for all members living in the residence (including roommates, extended family and non-family members):
Identification for all members of the household
Photo ID required for all adults
Shot records or birth certificates for anyone in your household under 18
Monthly current gross income for all members of the household (most recent tax return documents preferred, one month’s pay stubs, TANF/Calworks Notice of Action, child support statement, Social Security benefits statement, disability incomes, educational class schedule verification/financial aid statement, cash aid, student loans, college financial aid, food stamps award letter, unemployment benefits statement, alimony, child support income, Section 8 rent portion letter, etc.) Attach all household income verification documents to your completed application.
Address verification (a recent utility bill such as water, gas/electricity, internet, or trash bill)
Established in 1972 as a community-based nonprofit organization, The San Diego LGBT Community Center is one of the most vibrant and largest LGBTQ community centers in the nation. Functioning as the San Diego LGBTQ community’s anchor organization, The Center provides
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Established in 1972 as a community-based nonprofit organization, The San Diego LGBT Community Center is one of the most vibrant and largest LGBTQ community centers in the nation. Functioning as the San Diego LGBTQ community’s anchor organization, The Center provides targeted programs and services to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBT community, including men, women, youth, seniors, transgender and non-binary individuals, families, LGBTQ Latino/a/x community members, and their families, and those living with HIV. From the start, The Center has created and provided innovative services, many first in the nation.
If you are stranded, fleeing an abusive situation, or without any resources, Travelers Aid may be able to help. In an emergency, it’s always best to call 911. Please note: we are only able to provide transportation assistance to those who are physically in San Diego, and clients may be asked to contribute towards the price of their tickets.
Description of Services:
If you are stranded, fleeing an abusive situation, or without any resources, Travelers Aid may be able to help. In an emergency, it’s always best to call 911. Please note: we are only able to provide transportation assistance to those who are physically in San Diego, and clients may be asked to contribute towards the price of their tickets. If you need to speak with a case manager, please call:
We’re TruConnect, the wireless service that offers high-speed data, unlimited talk, and text, plus a free Android™ smartphone at no cost to qualifying customers. Get our free wireless service through government programs like Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
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Get a free Android™ phone and wireless plan.
We’re TruConnect, the wireless service that offers high-speed data, unlimited talk, and text, plus a free Android™ smartphone at no cost to qualifying customers.
Get our free wireless service through government programs like Lifeline and the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
TruConnect’s free wireless plans are here to keep you connected wherever you go. Apply today and if eligible, receive all the following for FREE:
Tommie’s Place is a specialized location within the Turning Point Program that houses young adults who are pregnant or parenting infants and children up to 5 years old. We provide up to 18 months of housing and the services above, with an additional focus on positive parenting.
Description of Services:
On-site case management and support
Education and employment assistance
Development of independent living skills
Relational wellness and counseling services
Financial education and personal budgeting assistance
After-care support
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
Turning Point provides residential support to young adults ages 16-21 as well as those under 18 if legally emancipated currently experiencing homelessness or becoming homeless in the immediate future.
PROGRAMS OFFERED
TOMMIE’S PLACE – HOUSING FOR HOMELESS TEENS
Tommie’s Place is a specialized location within the Turning Point Program that houses young adults who are pregnant or parenting infants and children up to 5 years old. We provide up to 18 months of housing and the services above, with an additional focus on positive parenting.
Unicorn Homes – (North County LGBTQ Resource Center)
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40% of homeless youth in California identify as LGBTQ and family rejection is the #1 reason why LGBTQ kids are on the streets. Unicorn Homes is a program within the North County LGBTQ Resource Center that aims to provide crisis and transitional housing to LGBTQ youth (14-24) who are homeless or at risk for homelessness.
Description of Services:
40% of homeless youth in California identify as LGBTQ and family rejection is the #1 reason why LGBTQ kids are on the streets. Unicorn Homes is a program within the North County LGBTQ Resource Center that aims to provide crisis and transitional housing to LGBTQ youth (14-24) who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. A safe place to reside for a period of 14 days or more (youth that are minors will be hosted within a certified foster care family, youth 18yrs + and regular families that are LGBTQ supportive).The function is to provide housing stability with an ultimate goal to reunite families and rectify problems whenever possible. Unicorn Homes also provides paths to mental health resources, job readiness, life coaching, and independent living skills.
Unicorn Homes is an alternative to the traditional group home setting, it is set up to ensure that some normalcy is maintained for the youth who access the program. We have created a network of families and individuals that are offering their house or space to accommodate our homeless youth needs for a short or long period of time.
The North County LGBTQ aims to reduce and prevent LGBTQI youth homelessness in our region by providing support where it is mostly needed and family reunification when and where possible.
The Victim Assistance Program offers comprehensive services to victims of all types of crimes. Victim Advocates assist victims from all walks of life and experiences, regardless of age, background, and/or immigration status. All services are free of charge.
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The Victim Assistance Program offers comprehensive services to victims of all types of crimes. Victim Advocates assist victims from all walks of life and experiences, regardless of age, background, and/or immigration status. All services are free of charge. An advocate can assist you even if a suspect is not identified or if criminal charges have not been filed. The Program was created by the passage of Section 13835 et seq. of the California State Penal Code, which mandates local comprehensive centers for victim and witness assistance throughout California. In the County of San Diego, this assistance is administered through the District Attorney’s Office.
Victim Assistance Program – (San Diego County District Attorney)
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If you have been a victim of a crime and need assistance, you can call 619-531-4041. A Victim Advocate will speak with you and determine how we can assist you. Program services are provided free of charge, and there is no legal citizenship requirement to receive assistance.
Description of Services:
If you have been a victim of a crime and need assistance, you can call 619-531-4041. A Victim Advocate will speak with you and determine how we can assist you. Program services are provided free of charge, and there is no legal citizenship requirement to receive assistance.
The District Attorney’s Office encourages immigrants whether undocumented or documented who are victims or witnesses of a crime to report the incident to law enforcement. We are only concerned about the details of the crime, not your immigration status. We serve all in the pursuit of fair and equal justice regardless of immigration status. The San Diego District Attorney’s Office does not, in accordance with California law, report immigration status and we do not tolerate any actions intended to interfere with or retaliate against potential crime witnesses.
Additional Information:
The Victim Assistance Program offers comprehensive services to victims of all types of crimes. Victim Advocates assist victims from all walks of life and experiences, regardless of age, background, and/or immigration status. All services are free of charge. An advocate can assist you even if a suspect is not identified or if criminal charges have not been filed.
Facing the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy and the parenting of young children can be a unique and difficult time in a woman’s life. Victory Resource Center is here to provide referrals, resources and support to women and their families in our community. All services are offered free of charge and are entirely confidential.
Description of Services:
Facing the possibility of an unplanned pregnancy and the parenting of young children can be a unique and difficult time in a woman’s life.
Victory Resource Center is here to provide referrals, resources and support to women and their families in our community. All services are offered free of charge and are entirely confidential.
Walk-ins are welcome and will be helped on a first-come, first-served basis.
To avoid wait time, you may contact us for an appointment.
All services at Victory Resource Center are offered free of charge and are entirely confidential. Our all-volunteer staff cares deeply about the health and well-being of our clients, their families and their lives. Each resource we offer is made possible through partnerships and generous donations from individuals and groups from our surrounding community.
Founded in San Diego in 1980, Voices for Children is a private, nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who speak up for the needs and well-being of children in foster care.
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Founded in San Diego in 1980, Voices for Children is a private, nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who speak up for the needs and well-being of children in foster care. In 2015, Voices for Children expanded to serve children in Riverside County foster care. As the only agency designated by the courts to provide CASA volunteers in San Diego and Riverside Counties, Voices for Children’s CASAs play a crucial role in helping judges make the most informed decisions for children’s futures.
Children who have experienced abuse and neglect are among the most vulnerable members of our community. They also present us with some of the greatest opportunities to make a lasting impact — for their futures and for our society. At Voices for Children, we have seen time after time, case after case, the difference one caring adult can make in the life of a child.
Children and youth enter foster care when their families are not able to safely care for them. Walden’s foster care and adoption program enables infants and sibling groups, youth who identify as LGBTQ, teens and children with development disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges, and special healthcare needs to
Description of Services:
Children and youth enter foster care when their families are not able to safely care for them. Walden’s foster care and adoption program enables infants and sibling groups, youth who identify as LGBTQ, teens and children with development disabilities, emotional and behavioral challenges, and special healthcare needs to grow up knowing the love and sense of community that living in a family provides.
Foster and adoptive resource families support and care for children until they can return to their family. When children cannot return to their birth family, Walden matches them with individuals and couples seeking to build their family through adoption. Child-family therapy, training and ongoing support facilitate the family’s adjustment through each stage of child and youth development.
Wonderschool delivers high-quality, affordable child care to every family in the country by empowering providers to run sustainable childcare businesses and working with governments, networks, and individuals to create new programs.
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Wonderschool delivers high-quality, affordable child care to every family in the country by empowering providers to run sustainable childcare businesses and working with governments, networks, and individuals to create new programs.
Wonderschool providers are licensed programs, that meet health and safety standards defined by states. Search for programs that meet your child’s needs, from instructional language to hours of operation.
With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get.
That’s why child care at the YMCA of San Diego County is about more than just supervising children. It’s about nurturing their development by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy and trusting relationships, and build self-reliance.
Description of Services:
With so many demands on today’s families, parents need all the support they can get.
That’s why child care at the YMCA of San Diego County is about more than just supervising children. It’s about nurturing their development by providing a safe place to learn foundational skills, develop healthy and trusting relationships, and build self-reliance.
No matter the age or needs of your child, we can help you care for them in a way that sets them up for success in life.
We offer preschool, early-learning readiness, and before-and-after-school programs for each stage of your child’s development and more. Our trained child-care professionals give every child the safety and structure they need to flourish, including children with special needs and concerns.
The TAY Housing Program provides short-term assistance in the form of hotel voucher assistance for victims of crime for North County residents, as well as Transitional housing for runaway and homeless youth, which will help decrease the number of youth sleeping in areas not meant for habitation such as the canyon, under bridges or in cars.
Description of Services:
Emergency Housing Assistance
TAY Services’ Emergency Housing Assistance provides financial support and resources to help youth experiencing housing crisis, in which case management services are offered along with, housing navigation, assistance in rent/rental deposit, and other basic needs.
TAY Overnight Lodging safe place to stay overnight every Wednesday night for youth ages 18-24 as well as meals, access to showers, 1 on 1 case management services, and other resources. A maximum of 5 beds are available on a first-come, first basis. To secure your spot: Check-in at our TAY Drop-In Centers, 12:00 PM (Oceanside) and 2:00 PM (Escondido).
The TAY Housing Program provides short-term assistance in the form of hotel voucher assistance for victims of crime for North County residents, as well as Transitional housing for runaway and homeless youth, which will help decrease the number of youth sleeping in areas not meant for habitation such as the canyon, under bridges or in cars.
WHO WE SERVE
Young adults ages 18-24 who are experiencing homelessness or facing the possibility of becoming homeless in the near future.
Singles, couples, pregnant and parenting are eligible.
SERVICES PROVIDED
On-site case management and support
Education and employment assistance
Development of independent living
Relational wellness and counseling services
Financial education and personal budgeting assistance
After-care support
CONTACT US
For more information about this program, please contact April Ortiz | aortiz@ymcasd.org
We are committed to supporting transition-age youth (TAY) who face barriers to success in adulthood, including homelessness, abuse, and more, helping them lead healthy, successful lives. Entering adulthood is a critical developmental period that can be further complicated when a young person lacks a supportive network and faces a multitude of barriers.
Description of Services:
We are committed to supporting transition-age youth (TAY) who face barriers to success in adulthood, including homelessness, abuse, and more, helping them lead healthy, successful lives. Entering adulthood is a critical developmental period that can be further complicated when a young person lacks a supportive network and faces a multitude of barriers. We offer innovative, effective programming in a safe and welcoming space.
STREET OUTREACH
The YMCA Outreach Program is on foot outreach services in prominent homeless communities in Oceanside, is the first access point of the Y’s continuum of services. Outreach workers provide homeless youth with immediate resources and referrals to get off the streets. Through diversion services, homeless youth are able to access safe housing options and/or familial reunification.
WHO WE SERVE
Runaway, homeless, and street youth between the ages of 12-25
Youth seeking safety in San Diego County
SERVICES PROVIDED
Provide on-foot outreach and crisis assessment on the streets of North County San Diego.
Offer snacks, hygiene kits, clothing and other necessities to youth on the streets.
Work with the youth to offer transportation to shelter and other supportive services.
Advocate and assist youth through the process of getting off the street and finding a safe place.
We are an organization like no other. The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages, and inspiring action in and across communities.
Description of Services:
We are an organization like no other. The YMCA is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening the community by empowering young people, improving the health and well-being of people of all ages, and inspiring action in and across communities.
Guided by our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, the Y is dedicated to giving people of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.
Your Safe Place – A Family Justice Center provides confidential, comprehensive services to anyone who has experienced domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, or sex trafficking.
Description of Services:
Your Safe Place – A Family Justice Center provides confidential, comprehensive services to anyone who has experienced domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, or sex trafficking. At Your Safe Place we provide supportive services in a judgment-free manner that empowers clients to become survivors and move forward with their lives.
Recognizing the extreme risk posed by abusers with guns, Your Safe Place also protects clients by obtaining Gun Violence Restraining Orders to remove firearms from dangerous situations before a tragedy occurs.
Your Safe Place provides free services to adults, seniors, children, and teens who have or are experiencing domestic violence, family violence, elder abuse, sexual assault, or sex trafficking regardless of age, gender, income, and immigration status.
The Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) helps at-risk youth between the ages of 15 and 25, achieve their educational and vocational goals through a variety of specialized services. YEOP specialists are peer advisors with similar experiences who work with youth as mentors and career coaches.
Description of Services:
The Youth Employment Opportunity Program (YEOP) helps at-risk youth between the ages of 15 and 25, achieve their educational and vocational goals through a variety of specialized services. YEOP specialists are peer advisors with similar experiences who work with youth as mentors and career coaches. They can provide referrals to supportive services, career coaching, employment preparation, and training.
The YEOP specialists help youth achieve their goals through a variety of services:
Peer advising allows youth to interact with professionals who have similar life experiences, identify their occupational interests, and develop career goals.
Referrals to supportive services based on the individual needs of youth. This can include transportation, childcare, housing assistance, and clothing community resources.
Education and career coaching with youth specialists. Clients will receive one-on-one guidance on educational and vocational opportunities.
Employment preparation and assistance through job search tools including resume and interview preparation, employer expectations, and customized job searches. Note: This is not a job placement or summer youth work experience program.
YEOP Workshops prepare students with team building and communication skills to help them through the hiring process. Workshop topics include resume writing, mock interviews, computer literacy, completing job applications, and more.
Referral to training providers including Regional Occupational Programs, General Educational Development Test centers with the purpose of receiving their High School Diploma or California High School Equivalency Certificate, and post-secondary education.
Fair, humane and just treatment of children and youth in foster care and the juvenile justice system requires advocacy that goes beyond ending harmful practice and dangerous conditions. While Youth Law Center uses a wide and creative range of strategies to achieve system change, including litigation, policy reform, public education, technical assistance and collaboration; advocacy is at the heart of our work.
Description of Services:
Fair, humane and just treatment of children and youth in foster care and the juvenile justice system requires advocacy that goes beyond ending harmful practice and dangerous conditions.
While Youth Law Center uses a wide and creative range of strategies to achieve system change, including litigation, policy reform, public education, technical assistance and collaboration; advocacy is at the heart of our work.
The YouthRules! initiative promotes positive and safe work experiences for teens by providing information about protections for young workers to youth, parents, employers, and educators. Through the YouthRules! initiative, the U.S. Department of Labor and its partners promote positive and safe work experiences that help prepare young workers in the 21st-century workforce.
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The YouthRules! initiative promotes positive and safe work experiences for teens by providing information about protections for young workers to youth, parents, employers, and educators. Through the YouthRules! initiative, the U.S. Department of Labor and its partners promote positive and safe work experiences that help prepare young workers in the 21st-century workforce.
From the YouthRules! website you can quickly access information about federal and state labor laws that apply to young workers. The website educates teens on the rules, and provides information for parents, educators, and employers.
