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.

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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