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Immigration
Access resources to support immigrants, including families and groups. Find assistance for essential needs and community services.
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Apply for the CA Dream Act
Provides aid to CA students who do not qualify for federal aid.
Get citizenship services
Get access to citizenship services through the Department of Social Services.
Real ID and non-US citizens
Learn about getting a Real ID, including as a DACA recipient.
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Apply for Medi-Cal
by Department of Health Care Services
Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for Californians meeting eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status. Starting January 1, 2026, Medi-Cal will freeze new enrollments for certain adults who are undocumented and do not have a satisfactory immigration status for federal full-scope Medi-Cal. This group will no longer be able to newly enroll in full-scope Medi-Cal, even if they qualified before under state-funded programs. WHO: Californians aged 19 and older, who are not pregnant, who are undocumented, and who qualified for full-scope Medi-Cal under state-funded adult expansions. If you're already enrolled in full-scope Medi-Cal, you will stay covered no matter your immigration status if you complete your annual renewal.
Launch service : Apply for Medi-CalApply for the California Dream Act
by California Student Aid Commission
The California Dream Acts allows California students who cannot get financial aid from the federal government and meet other specific requirements to apply for state financial aid so they can attend some California colleges, universities, and Career Education Programs.
Launch service : Apply for the California Dream ActAttend a Student Financial Aid Workshop
by California Student Aid Commission
Attend a student financial aid workshop with the Cash for College program. The Cash for College program offers free, hands-on workshops across the state. From October 1 to March 2, families can get help to complete the California Dream Act Application or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also learn about scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
Launch service : Attend a Student Financial Aid WorkshopCA COVID-19 Rent Relief
by California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency
Whether it’s a health-related event or a significant financial hardship, COVID-19 has affected us all. As our state continues to recover, we are committed to keeping families housed and recognize that California renters and landlords have enough to worry about. We want to make sure that past due rent isn’t one of them.
Launch service : CA COVID-19 Rent ReliefCA Meals For Kids App (Android)
by California Department of Education
The CA Meals for Kids mobile app helps you find, save, and share nearby California meal sites by searching on a variety of criteria.
Launch service : CA Meals For Kids App (Android)CalEITC is bigger and better
by Franchise Tax Board
Find out if qualify for CalEITC and the new Young Child Tax Credit.
Launch service : CalEITC is bigger and betterEarned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
by Department of Social Services
The Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs) are special tax breaks for people who work part time or full time. If you have work income, you can file and claim your EITC refunds, even if you don’t owe any income tax.
Launch service : Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)Enroll Your Kids in Technology Programs
by California Workforce Development Board
If you want your child to learn more about computers and technology, contact the “Hack the Hood” program. This six-week program teaches low-income youth how to improve search engines, build better websites, and how to get information listed in local internet maps and directories. It also helps youth learn leadership, entrepreneurship, and life skills.
Launch service : Enroll Your Kids in Technology ProgramsFind a Citizenship Class
by California Department of Education
Find a citizenship class to learn about becoming a U.S. citizen with this Directory of Adult Education Programs. Learn about the requirements for becoming a U.S. Citizen, including English skills and civics, at a citizenship class in your area.
Launch service : Find a Citizenship ClassFind an ESL/English Class
by California Department of Education
Find a class to learn English near you with this Directory of Adult Education Programs. These classes are sometimes called “ESL” classes because they teach “English as a Second Language.”
Launch service : Find an ESL/English ClassFind CCC Undocumented Student Resources
by California Community Colleges
Find resources for undocumented CCC students.
Launch service : Find CCC Undocumented Student ResourcesFind Child Care
by Department of Social Services
Find Child Care Services via the Department of Social Services website. Select your desired facility type and one of the following: street, city, zip code, county. Or, you can search via facility number.
Launch service : Find Child CareFind e-Benefits in Your County
by Department of Social Services
This site connects you to applications for Medi-Cal, County Medical Services Program (CMSP), CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) and California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) benefits in California.
Launch service : Find e-Benefits in Your CountyFind Nearby Adult Education Programs
by California Department of Education
Find adult education programs near you with this Directory of Adult Education Programs. The list has adult education providers to help you learn English, learn about getting a job, and train you for a job. The classes can also help you get a high school diploma and learn how to become a U.S. citizen.
Launch service : Find Nearby Adult Education ProgramsFind Refugee Services
by Department of Social Services
Find information about services offered to refugees. You can find places to learn English, get jobs and training, and learn about education, citizenship, and legal help.
Launch service : Find Refugee ServicesFind Substance Use Disorder Services
by Department of Health Care Services
Find Substance Use Disorder Services
Launch service : Find Substance Use Disorder ServicesFind UC Undocumented Student Resources
by University of California
Find resources for undocumented UC students.
Launch service : Find UC Undocumented Student ResourcesFind Your Local School
by California Department of Education
Find your local school with this California School Directory. The list includes public, private, and adult schools, as well as information on school districts and county education offices.
Launch service : Find Your Local SchoolFood stamps
by Department of Social Services
The CalFresh program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.
Launch service : Food stampsGet a High School Diploma
by California Department of Education
Find classes for adults who want to get a high school diploma with this Directory of Adult Education Programs. These classes, often called General Educational Development (GED) programs, can help adults who did not graduate from high school prepare for and take a test to get high school diploma.
Launch service : Get a High School DiplomaGet Citizenship Services
by Department of Social Services
Get access to citizenship services via the Department of Social Services website. Citizenship services can include information on eligibility requirements and application assistance with the naturalization application. Knowledgeable service providers exist throughout California; select your region to find a provider near you.
Launch service : Get Citizenship ServicesGet DACA Info about Worker's Rights
by Labor and Workforce Development Agency
Get information on DACA and worker’s rights.
Launch service : Get DACA Info about Worker's RightsGet DACA Legal Help
by Department of Social Services
Find immigration legal services for DACA via the Department of Social Services website. There are service providers throughout California.
Launch service : Get DACA Legal HelpGet Digital Vaccine Record
by California Department of Public Health
If you want to share your proof of vaccination digitally, you can get an electronic version of the record card you were given at time of vaccination. Enter a few details to get a link to a QR code and digital copy of your COVID-19 vaccination record.
Launch service : Get Digital Vaccine RecordGet Job Training in Long Beach
by California Workforce Development Board
If you are in the Long Beach area and need training to find a good job, contact this program. You can get job training, help finding education programs, and support services. The ASPIRE (Access, Systems & Programs for Immigrants) leads this program.
Launch service : Get Job Training in Long BeachGet Job Training in Madera/Fresno
by California Workforce Development Board
If you are in the Madera or Fresno County area and need training to find a good job, contact this program. You can get job training and placement, English classes, and high school classes. Classes are offered through the America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) system. You can also get support services.
Launch service : Get Job Training in Madera/FresnoGet Job Training in Orange County
by California Workforce Development Board
If you are in the Orange County area and need training to find a good job, contact this program. You can get career counseling and support services through the Orange County English Language Learner (ELL) Workforce Navigator Program. ELL Navigators work in the Orange County America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) system where they offer many services to help people get a job.
Launch service : Get Job Training in Orange CountyGet Job Training in Sacramento
by California Workforce Development Board
If you are in the Sacramento area and need training to find a good job, contact this program. You can get English classes, job training, and support services. Services are offered at four locations in the area.
Launch service : Get Job Training in SacramentoGet Job Training in San Diego
by California Workforce Development Board
If you are in the San Diego area and need training to find a good job, contact this program. The San Diego English Language Learner (ELL) Workforce Navigator Project connects training providers, adult education partners, and immigrant-serving community organizations. The San Diego Workforce Partnership (SDWP) leads this program.
Launch service : Get Job Training in San DiegoGet Legal Help
by Department of Social Services
Find immigration legal services via the Department of Social Services website. Legal help can include application assistance with the Naturalization application and other USCIS forms. Service providers exist throughout California; select your region to find a provider near you.
Launch service : Get Legal HelpGet Student Financial Aid Information
by California Student Aid Commission
Get student financial aid information using this “Fund Your Future” magazine. The “Fund Your Future” magazine is the California Student Aid Commission’s resource guide for college and career training financial aid. View, download, or order the magazine in other languages through this website.
Launch service : Get Student Financial Aid InformationGet Updates on DACA
by Office of the Governor
Find updated information on DACA.
Launch service : Get Updates on DACALearn About Applying for College
by California Student Aid Commission
Learn more about college with the California Student Opportunity and Access Program (Cal-SOAP). Cal-SOAP serves first-generation and low-income students. It offers college advising, tutoring, parent outreach, and college awareness resources.
Launch service : Learn About Applying for CollegeLearn About Jobs for Foreign-born Professionals
by California Workforce Development Board
Many foreign-born California residents became professionals in their home countries and are highly-educated, but are unemployed or underemployed in the United States. Many people can only find work in low-wage jobs because it is difficult to get credit for international degrees and get the required licenses to practice their professions in California. The organization, Upwardly Global, partners with the state to help foreign-born professionals find jobs that use their skills and offer better wages.
Launch service : Learn About Jobs for Foreign-born ProfessionalsLearn to Read and Write
by California Department of Education
Find a class to learn how to read and write in English with this Directory of Adult Education.
Launch service : Learn to Read and WriteLook Up a Bill or Law
by California State Legislature
Search California Legislative Information and access California Law and Bill information including Legislative Publications.
Launch service : Look Up a Bill or LawLook Up My Representatives
by Secretary of State
Use this online service to find your State Senate, State Assembly or United States Congressional Representative, as well as information on how you can contact them.
Launch service : Look Up My RepresentativesMeals For Kids (iOS)
by California Department of Education
The CA Meals for Kids mobile app helps you find, save, and share nearby California meal sites by searching on a variety of criteria.
Launch service : Meals For Kids (iOS)Path to U.S. Citizenship
by California State Library
Public libraries can help put you on the path to citizenship! Public libraries can provide immigration study and test materials, official immigration forms and access to computers for filling out the citizenship application. Even if you don’t speak English your library can help. Many libraries offer free English classes and also have books, audio CDs, and DVDs in different languages to help you learn or improve your English on your own. Best of all, library materials and services are free. All you have to do is find your local public library and sign up for your free library card. Then ask the friendly staff how to start your journey to citizenship. Deciding to become a citizen is an important decision - your public library can help you reach your dream!
Launch service : Path to U.S. CitizenshipReal ID and non-US citizens
by Department of Motor Vehicles
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients have been authorized to apply for a DL/ID since June 15, 2012, upon presentation of documents issued by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). For more information select the Launch service button.
Launch service : Real ID and non-US citizensRenew Driver’s License or ID Card
by Department of Motor Vehicles
Renew your driver’s license and or ID card online before they expire.
Launch service : Renew Driver’s License or ID CardVolunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
by Franchise Tax Board
Get free tax help at a location near you
Launch service : Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
by California Department of Public Health
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) helps families get healthy food and a lot more. WIC helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services. WIC serves babies and children up to age 5, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too!
Launch service : Women, Infants and Children (WIC)