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CITY OF SAN JOSE FORECLOSURE HELP

The City of San Jose currently offers FREE foreclosure assistance to residents of the San Jose Metropolitan Area. The Foreclosure Help Center provides information and referral services to assist homeowners and renters impacted by foreclosure.

Call 408-794-1242 for more information.

Call for an appointment today: 408-794-1242

Email: help@foreclosurehelpscc.org

Web: www.foreclosurehelpscc.org

Source: City of San Jose Housing Department

     
HOMELESS FAMILY
SHELTERS

The San Jose Family Shelter and InnVision Commercial Street Inn have consolidated their wait lists to improve efficiency and customer service. Call today for assistance!

For ALL homeless families in need of emergency shelter.

Call 408-926-8885, Monday-Friday 10-11am

Source: Family Supportive Housing, Inc.

     
BECOME A
U.S. CITIZEN, NOW!

Receive Help with CET Immigration & Citizenship Program

You will receive FREE:

  • Information about CET’s immigration and citizenship services
  • Orientation on how to become a U.S. citizen
  • Application assistance
  • Eligibility assessment and referral to classes
  • Appointment for low cost legal assessment, if needed

Don’t Wait! Call: 408-534-5451 (Eng/Span) or 408-534-5247 (Vietnamese)

Download the flyer:

English (PDF)

Español (PDF)

Source: Center for Employment Training

     
 

 

     
EARN IT! KEEP IT!
SAVE IT!

Earn It! Keep It! Save It! a collaboration with the IRS, United Way Silicon Valley and various community agencies are working to promote the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) through Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Programs (VITA).

Learn more about Earn It! Keep It! Save It! and VITA here.

Source: United Way Silicon Valley

 

 

 

CALIFORNIA SAFELY SURRENDERED
BABY LAW

This law establishes a procedure for the voluntary surrender of a baby within 72 hours of birth. Under this law parent(s) can safely surrender their baby and be protected from prosecution for child abandonment. This law makes it easier for a parent who might otherwise abandon their baby in an unsafe place.

Visit www.babysafe.ca.gov for more information.

Santa Clara County Safe Haven Sites (PDF)

Safely Surrendered Baby Fast Facts (PDF)

Safely Surrendered Baby FAQ (PDF)

Source: California Department of Social Services

 
CITIZENSHIP IDA
PROGRAM

Are you ready to apply for U.S. Citizenship but don't have the money? Do you live in Santa Clara County? Apply for the Opportunity Fund's Saving for Citizenship IDA program. Find out more here. En Español(requires Adobe Reader).

Source: Opportunity Fund ( opportunityfund.org/ida )


   
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YOUR OFFICE?

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You may also dial 866-896-3587 to reach a call specialist
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Source: 2-1-1 Santa Clara County

   
 

 

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