Social Adjustment/ integration Services

Our bilingual, bicultural staff provide culturally and linguistically competent case management for newly-arrived refugees, immigrants and asylees. Services include orientation to different systems, information and referrals, and navigational support, including interpretation when needed. Educational community workshops are conducted regularly.
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Common requested supports include:

• Education: referrals and support in accessing adult schools, community college, computer literacy classes, ESL classes, school enrollment for children, training programs, and tutoring 
• Employment: navigating EDD, referrals to job readiness trainings and employment services, navigating issues with employers and workers' rights
• Finances: information on bank accounts, bills, budgets, car insurance, credit, loans, retirement accounts, and taxes
• Health: applying for Medi-Cal or Covered CA, navigating health systems, Covid vaccine access, understanding medical bills and wellness support
• Housing: orientation to affordable housing and assistance with applications, setting up Internet and utilities, rental assistance and tenants rights
• Immigration: information and referrals to legal service providers for asylum applications, legal permanent residency, citizenship, work permits, travel documents and family petitions; assistance with civil surgeon exams and biometrics
• Public benefits: information and assistance with enrollment, renewals and navigating challenges with CalWORKs, RCA, Medi-Cal, CalFesh, GA, and SSI
• Other: applying for a Social Security Number, getting an ID or driver's license, using public transporation

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