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Family Resource Guide
2021-2022
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Bereavement.............................................................................................................................. 1
Birth Certificates / California Identification.............................................................. 2
Car Seats...................................................................................................................................... 3
Alternative Payment Child Care Services................................................................................................................. 4
Child Support............................................................................................................................. 6
Program Clothing........................................................................................................................................ 7
Counseling................................................................................................................................... 8
We help families pay for child care Digital Access............................................................................................................................ 9
so parents can get a job, keep a Domestic Violence................................................................................................................10
job, or go to school. Education/Training...............................................................................................................11
Employment.............................................................................................................................13
Family Resource Centers...................................................................................................14
Food..............................................................................................................................................15
Foster Care/Adoption/Post-Adoption ........................................................................17
Free and Low-Cost Activities...........................................................................................18
Health .........................................................................................................................................19
Housing/Shelters...................................................................................................................20
Immunization Services........................................................................................................21
Legal Services..........................................................................................................................22
Libraries......................................................................................................................................24
Nutrition Program Mental Health.........................................................................................................................25
Nutrition....................................................................................................................................26
We help child care providers cover Parenting...................................................................................................................................27
the costs of serving healthy meals and Pregnancy..................................................................................................................................28
snacks to the children in their care. Special Needs...........................................................................................................................30
Tax Assistance.........................................................................................................................32
Transportation........................................................................................................................33
Utilities.......................................................................................................................................34
24-Hour Hotlines...................................................................................................................35
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Bereavement Birth Certificates / California Identification
Department of Medical Examiner The Elizabeth Hospice Children’s Assessor/Recorder/County Clerk New Day Urban Ministries San Diego
Helps by supporting those that have experienced a Bereavement Program Issuance of birth and death records in person, by mail, Free and reduced-fee California ID vouchers (one-
sudden and traumatic death in the family and provides Highly trained, compassionate professionals and and credit card requests. time only service; vouchers not available for driver’s
free services such as licensed counseling, financial and volunteers support children ages, 3 to17 through • https://arcc.sdcounty.ca.gov/pages/birthdeath- license), replacement birth certificate assistance
credit counseling and credit services. They also refer their grief and loss. Services are free of charge and certificates.aspx (if needed in order to receive employment or other
services for Crime Victims Compensation, various open to everyone in San Diego County and Southwest services).
survivor support programs for homicide, sudden infant Riverside. Health and Human Services Agency • Call: (619) 232-2753
death, suicide and general bereavement. • https://elizabethhospice.org/grief-support/ Issuance of birth certificates in person or by mail; email • https://newdayurbanministries.org/
• Call: (858) 694-2895 children/ request will not be honored. • 2459 Market St., San Diego, CA 92102
• http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/me/families/ • Call: (619) 692-5733
Escondido • http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/
bereavement.html
• Call: (760) 796-3705 Uptown Community Service Center
• 5570 Overland Ave, San Diego, CA 92123 programs/phs/office_of_vital_records_and_
• 930 Canterbury Place, Escondido, CA 92025 statistics/birth_certificates.html • Referral to the DMV to obtain an ID at reduced
The Elizabeth Hospice Mission Valley • 3851 Rosecrans Street, Suite 802, San Diego, CA cost.
The Elizabeth Hospice provides care to adults and • Call: (760) 737-2054 92110 • Call: (619) 693-5511
children of all ages throughout San Diego County and • 8989 Rio San Diego, Ste. 190, San Diego, CA • http://www.uptowncsc.org/
Southwest Riverside County. 92108 Community Christian Service Agency • 3725 30th St., San Diego, CA 92104
• Main Line / Hospice Care: (800) 797-2050 The agency helps clients obtain ID cards, which
• Palliative Care: (760) 737-2052 Jewish Family Service are needed to obtain employment or enter various
• Grief Support: (760) 737-2054 Bereavement Support Group helps you gain a deeper assistance programs.
• http://elizabethhospice.org/ understanding of the mourning process and connects • Call: (858) 274-2273
you with others on your path towards healing. Free of • http://www.ccsasandiego.org/services/bus-
Corporate Office
charge. tokens-id-cards
• 500 La Terraza Blvd, Escondido, CA 92025
• Call: (858) 637-3210 Clairemont Service Center
• Carlsbad
• https://jfssd.org/our-services/counseling-
• 5938 Priestly Drive, Suite 103, Carlsbad, CA • 4167 Rappahannock Ave., San Diego, CA 92117
support-group/ • Pacific Beach Center: 1675 Garnet Ave, San
92008
• 8788 Balboa Ave., San Diego 92123 Diego, CA 92109
Escondido
• Call: (858) 272-0163
• 930 Canterbury Place, Escondido, CA 92025 Survivors of Violent Loss Program
• San Diego: 8989 Rio San Diego, Ste. 190, San Violent Loss Resources is an online website that Interfaith Community Services
Diego, CA 92108 provides information, resources and opportunities to • Assistance with identification cards,
Temecula families who have lost a loved one to a violent death prescriptions, and birth certificates.
• 27720 Jefferson Ave., Suite 200, Temecula, CA and training for those who work with them. • Call: (760) 489-6380
92590 • Call: (619-) 685-0005 • https://www.interfaithservices.org/
• http://svlp.org • 550 West Washington Ave., Ste. B, Escondido, CA
92025
1 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 2Car Seats Child Care Services
Safety Laws in California Childcare Resource Service (CRS) Quality Counts San Diego
• Current child car seat safety laws. Child care centers and family child care homes are Quality Counts California helps families identify
• http://www.dmv.org/ca-california/safety-laws.php#Child-Car-Seat licensed and inspected by the California Department early learning and care providers who demonstrate
of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division. a commitment to quality and provide quality early
CRS receives monthly updates of active, licensed child learning experiences to meet the diverse needs of
California Highway Patrol Child Safety Seats care programs and include them in their referrals. families. You can use child care and licensing search
The CHP offers programs and services that include child safety seat videos, current California law, assistance Because every situation and family needs are unique, tools and resources to support your child care search.
with the installation of your child passenger restraint system, check-up events, traffic safety presentations, and CRS does not make recommendations regarding • https://qualitycountsca.net/ca_county/
disposable of child safety seats. individual providers. CRS offers a free referral sandiego/?audience=families
• https://www.chp.ca.gov/Programs-Services/Programs/Child-Safety-Seats database that can be accessed online or feel free to
San Diego contact them by calling the referral line or by email.
• Call: (619) 220-5492 • Referral line: (800) 481-2151 San Diego County Centralized Eligibility List
• 4902 Pacific Hwy, San Diego, CA 92110 • Email: myreferral@ymca.org Our local San Diego County CEL is here to support
• https://www.ymca.org/community-support/ families in need of help paying for child care. The San
El Cajon Diego County CEL allows subsidized child development
childcare-resource-service/family-resources/
• Call: (619) 401-2000 agencies to find children that are eligible for their
child-care-referrals
• 1722 E. Main St. El Cajon, CA 92021 programs.
Border Division • Call: (800) 521-0560
• Call: (858) 650-3600 California Department of Social Services • https://www.childcaresandiego.com
• 9330 Farnham St. San Diego, CA 92123 This video resource library is provided by the California • 2602 Hoover Ave, Suite #102, National City, CA
Department of Social Services (CDSS) filled with easy 91950
to follow information about licensing topics relevant to
Baby Center Expert Advice families and child care professionals.
Find out what the law in your state requires – and what safety experts recommend. • https://ccld.childcarevideos.org/ San Diego Quality Preschool Initiative
• http://www.babycenter.com/car-seat (SDQPI)
SDQPI helps connect parents and families to high
Community Care Licensing Facility Search quality early learning and care programs, and ensures
Pacific Safety Center Provides an easy way to search for a licensed facility, that infants, toddlers, and preschool-age children
PSC has dedicated and experienced Nationally Certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians (CPST) who teach including licensing information. have quality early learning experiences in their local
parents and caregivers how to keep their children safe by helping them choose the right seat for their child, how • Email: cclwebmaster@dss.ca.gov communities.
to install it correctly, and how to use it the right way every time. • https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/ • https://qpi.sdcoe.net/
• Call: (858) 621-2313 community-care-licensing/facility-search-
• http://psc411.com/ welcome
• Email: cps@psc411.com Care About Quality
• 9880 Via Pasar Suite F, San Diego, CA 92126 This resource guide is provided by the California
Daycare.com Department of Education (CDE) to help you find quality
Provides an easy way to search for a provider by zip child care. The CDE hopes that the tips, checklists, and
code. vital information it includes will help you ask the right
• Email: director@daycare.com questions, locate the right resources, and ultimately,
• http://daycare.com find the best possible care for your child.
• http://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/cd/re/caqcontents.
asp
Early Head Start/Head Start Programs
Early Head Start/Head Start are federally-funded
programs that provide comprehensive early childhood Child Care Aware of America
education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement Searching for child care can feel overwhelming. Our
services to children, ages 0-5 and their families. Many tools and information will guide you through your
programs are based in centers and schools. search and help you to take the process one step at a
• Early Head Start/Head Start Center Locator: time.
https://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/center-locator • https://www.childcareaware.org/families/
3 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 4Child Care Services (cont.) Child Support
Neighborhood House Association Homework Center Apply for Child Support
The Homework Center provides junior high and high school students with a quiet, safe place to study when To apply for child support, receive payment, make a payment, or see payment history you can either visit the
alternatives are limited. Department of Child Support Services website or visit their office.
• Call: (619) 263-7761 • Call: (866) 901-3212
• http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org • https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/dcss/ApplyOnline/
• 841 South 41st St, San Diego, CA 92113 • 3666 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123
TrustLine How to Calculate Child Support
TrustLine is a database of nannies and baby-sitters that have cleared criminal background checks in California. Each parent is expected to pay for the support of the child(ren) according to his/her ability. To determine the
• http://www.trustline.org/ proper child support amount, the court uses a “Statewide Uniform Guideline Formula.” The most important
components of the formula are the number of children involved, the parents’ incomes, and the amount of time
each parent is responsible for the child. Visit the following websites for a step by step child support guidelines and
Together We Grow calculator formula:
Together We Grow is the recognized leader in pediatric care. It is a place where medically fragile and typical • Call: (866) 901-3212
children grow together in an inclusive environment. In a developmentally appropriate setting, these children play • Guidelines: http://www.childsup.ca.gov/resources/calculatechildsupport.aspx
and learn together, focusing on fun and learning activities. • Calculator: https://www.cse.ca.gov/ChildSupport/cse/guidelineCalculator
• https://www.togetherwegrow.org/contact.html
San Diego
• 5055 Viewridge Avenue
Check Child Support Account or Make Payment Online
• San Diego, CA 92123
To check your child support account or make an online payment visit the child support website or download the
• (858) 751 - 0506
mobile application.
• Website: http://www.childsup.ca.gov/
North County
• 2120 Thibodo Road
• Vista, CA 92081 Paternity/DNA
• (760) 757 - 6031
File for Paternity
After the baby is born, the birth clerk will ask the unmarried mother and father if they want to complete the
Declaration of Paternity. The birth clerk witnesses the parent’s signatures and forwards a copy to the state
Paternity Opportunity Program (POP) headquarters.
• Call: (866) 901-3212
• 3666 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123
• To voluntarily complete a paternity declaration or any other information regarding filing for paternity, visit:
http://www.childsup.ca.gov/resources/establishpaternity.aspx
Parents can also request a parental declaration be mailed to them and sign the forms later in front of a notary.
To have the declaration mailed to you, please contact or visit the main office. DNA test may be requested by court
to prove paternity.
5 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 6Clothing Counseling
Sharia’s Closet Family Health Centers of San Diego
A non-profit organization focused We providing free, emergency clothing to individuals and families who are Family Health Centers of San Diego provides low cost comprehensive counseling and mental health services to
experiencing financial hardship or crisis. children and adults.
• Call: 619-808-4979 • Call: (619) 515-2300
• https://www.shariascloset.org/ • www.fhcsd.org/services/counseling.cfm
• 6244 El Cajon Blvd Ste #5 • 823 Gateway Center Way, San Diego, CA 92102
• San Diego, CA 92115
• info@shariascloset.org
YMCA and Family Services
YMCA Counseling Services offers low cost therapeutic counseling to children, adults, families, and couples.
Ramona Food and Clothes Closet, Inc. • Call: (619) 281-8313 x10725
Provides emergency food, clothing, and other resources to aid individuals and low-income families in Ramona, • https://www.ymca.org/community-support/ymca-youth-and-family-services/behavioral-and-mental-
Santa Ysabel, Julian, Ranchita, Borrego Springs, Warner Springs and outlying rural areas. health-services/counseling-services
• Call: (760) 789-4458 • 4394 30th Street, San Diego, CA 92104
• http://www.foodandclothescloset.org/
• 773 Main St, Ramona, CA 92056
Center for Community Solutions
Center for Community Solutions provides counseling to individuals and/or families who are victims of crime.
Family Resources, On Your Feet Inc. (FRC) They work with individuals of all ages, genders and sexual orientations. Services are available in Spanish and at
A non-profit organization that provides clothes, shoes, toys, and food to low-income, poor, or homeless, families. different locations.
• Call: (619) 269-8552 • Toll Free Hotline: 1-(888)-724-7240
• http://www.onyourfeetinc.net/ • https://www.ccssd.org/get-help/counseling.html
• 2735 Via Orange Way, Spring Valley, CA 91978
Pacific Beach
• Call: 858-272-5777 x 155
Father Joe’s Village Donation and Store Center El Cajon
Sells gently used but donated clothing, furniture, household goods, and appliances. • Call: 619-697-7477 x 150
• Call: (619) 465-5840 Escondido
• https://my.neighbor.org/take-action/retail-shop/ • Call: 760-747-6282 x 155
• 2325 Fletcher Pkwy, El Cajon, CA 92020
Diaper Bank Program
The San Diego Food Bank partners with nonprofit organizations to distribute diapers throughout San Diego
County. Click on the link for distribution sites and eligibility criteria to receive diapers.
• https://sandiegofoodbank.org/programs/diaper-bank-program/
7 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 8Digital Access Domestic Violence
San Diego Futures Foundation – Improving Human-I-T: Low Cost Internet Becky’s House Domestic Violence Program
Lives through Technology A non-profit organization available to help those who 24-hour hotline. Offers transitional housing to victims and families of domestic violence. Immediate protection
The San Diego Futures Foundation is a nonprofit are not connected or unable to afford internet services. from domestic violence. Offers transitional housing and resources such as counseling, case management, to assist
organization that provides access to digital equipment, You can fill out an internet request form at the website in breaking the cycle of domestic violence.
education, and resources to eligible individuals. listed below. Assistance is also available to help with • Call: (619) 234-3164
• Call: 619-269-1684 affordable device access. • http://www.ywcasandiego.org/get-help/beckys-house.html
• www.sdfutures.org • Call: 562-372-6925 • National Domestic Violence Hotline
• www.human-i-t.org/request-internet • Provides assistance for victims and families suffering from domestic violence
• Call: 1-(800)-799-SAFE (7233) or 1-(800)-787-3224 (TTY)
Computers2Kids San Diego
C2KSD responds to this digital disparity and the Local Internet Service Providers
real-world demand for computer literacy through its Apply for low cost internet access: San Diego Domestic Violence Council
Technology Assistance Program that recycles and Everyone On: Provides information in assistance with domestic violence and locations for meetings, and community awareness
refurbishes used computers and delivers them to • Call: 855- 387-9166 and workplace.
families in need. C2K also provides each recipient with • www.everyoneon.org • Call: (888)-DVLINKS (385-4657)
education, training and technical support necessary to AT&T: • http://sddvc.org/
achieve success. • Call: 855-220-5211
• Call: 858-200-9788 • www.att.com or www.att.com/shop/internet/
• www.c2k.org access/#!/#%2F San Diego Family Justice Center
Charter Spectrum: o Provides services free of charge to individuals to empower them to break free of their abusers, end the
• Call: 844- 488-8395 pattern of violence, and become thriving members of society. The SDFJC provides a safe environment to victims
San Diego County Office of Education • www.spectrum.com/internet-service/ and their families and offers services which enable them to regain self-worth and find their way out of abusive
The San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE) california/san-diego relationships and into a new violence-free life.
has compiled the following catalog of Internet service Comcast/Xfinity: • Call: (866)-933- HOPE (4673)
provider offerings for students and families in need of • Call: 855- 846-8376 • Local: 619-533-6000
broadband access for distance learning. • www.internetessentials.com • https://www.sandiego.gov/sandiegofamilyjusticecenter/about
• https://covid-19.sdcoe.net/Distance-Learning/ Cox:
Connectivity-Resources • Call: 800- 234-3993
• www.cox.com/residential/internet/
YWCA of San Diego County
YWCA of San Diego County empowers women, men, and children to break the cycle of domestic violence
connect2compete.html
Internet for All Now and homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency. Through Becky’s House®, Passages and Cortez Hill Family
The California Emerging Technology Fund can provides Center, their programs and services allow families to recover from trauma, improve their economic status, find
assistance to determine if your household qualifies for permanent housing, and ultimately transform their lives.
an affordable home internet offer. • 24 Hour Domestic Violence Hotline: (619) 234-3164
• Call: 844- 841-4636 • http://www.ywcasandiego.org
• www.internetforallnow.org
Everyone On
Everyone On provides various resources on low cost
internet services and other digital access.
• Call: 855- 387-9166
• www.everyoneon.org
9 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 10Education/Training
Goodwill Employment Center San Diego County Office of Education San Diego Public Library – Career Online ResCare Workforce Services
Job seekers can meet with our Career Advisors (SDCOE) High School ResCare Workforce Services is the nation’s most
virtually, one-on-one, in English or Spanish, by SDCOE provides a variety of services for the 42 school San Diego Public Library offers adults the opportunity comprehensive provider of services solutions designed
scheduling an appointment to receive help with districts, 124 charter schools, and five community to earn an accredited high school diploma and career to help put people to work. The program helps
your online job application, résumé, and interview college districts in the county. They support 780 certificate online. The program prepares students for participants prepare for self-sustaining employment
preparation. Job seekers can also enroll in free, online, schools and more than 500,000 students, including careers whether they are entering the workplace for opportunities, supports businesses in their efforts to
soft skill workshops in English or Spanish. the nearly 10,000 they educate each year through the first time or want to advance in their current place secure qualifying employees, and function as a trusted
• Please visit our website sdgoodwill.org to make their Juvenile Court and Community Schools. Services of employment. Various Certificate programs available. community partner in every market they operate.
an appointment. We are wearing facial coverings provided to school districts range from district • Call: (619) 238-6693 • https://www.rescare.com/workforceservices/
for in-person appointments. and school improvement to budget approval and • https://www.careeronlinehs.gale.com/sdpl
• https://sdgoodwill.org/jobs/community- monitoring. Chula Vista
employment-centers/ • Call: (858) 292-3500 • Call: (619) 628-0312
• Goodwill operates five Community Employment • http://www.sdcoe.net/Pages/Home.aspx San Diego Workforce Partnership • 1111 Bay Boulevard, Suite A-H, Chula Vista, CA
Centers throughout San Diego County: • 6401 Linda Vista Rd, San Diego, CA 92111 San Diego Workforce Partnership funds job training 91911
Chula Vista Community Employment Center programs that empower job seekers to meet the Escondido
• 865 East H Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910 San Diego Center for Children - Turning the current and future workforce needs of employers in • Call: (760) 414-3530
• Hours: Mon - Fri 10AM - 4PM Hearts Center San Diego County. Programs include career centers • 463 N. Midway St., Suite 100 A&B, Escondido,
• Phone: (619) 207-0386 Education - GED/High School Diploma, Work and youth employment programs that provide work CA 92027
Readiness, Substance Abuse Classes, Anger readiness training. • Call: (760) 871-1900
Management Classes, Heart for the Arts Music • Call: (619) 228-2900 • 613 W Valley Pkwy STE 200, Escondido, CA
Escondido Community Employment Center
Classes, Anti-Graffiti Classes, Anti-Theft Classes, and • https://workforce.org/ 92025
• 315 West Washington Avenue, Escondido CA
Leadership Development Programs. • 9246 Lightwave Ave., Suite 220, San Diego, CA Oceanside
92025
• Hours: Mon - Fri 9AM - 4PM • Call: (858) 277-9550 92123 • Call: (760) 696-9066
• Phone: (760) 739-0600 • https://www.centerforchildren.org/resources/ • 1310 Union Plaza Ct Suite 200, Oceanside, CA
turning-the-hearts-center/ 92054
Second Chance • Call: (760) 634-6150
Oceanside Community Employment Center
Second Chance offers workforce readiness training
• 414 N. Coast Highway, Oceanside CA 92054 • 1949 Avenida del Oro, Suite 106, Oceanside,
eCPR Certificate and job placement programs to youth and adults.
• Phone: (760) 722-8582 CA 92056
Provides training and online certification in CPR and Participants build their self-confidence and acquire
San Diego
First Aid. critical. The program provides job readiness training,
San Diego Midway Community Employment Center • Call: (619) 516-1500
• http://www.ecprcertification.com/ job placement assistance and post-placement services
• 3663 Rosecrans Street, San Diego CA 92110 • 3910 University Ave., Suite 300, San Diego, CA
to permanent employment and self-sufficiency.
• Phone: (619) 225-2200 92105
• Call: (619) 234-8888
• Call: (619) 321-1800
San Diego Unified School District (Adult • https://www.secondchanceprogram.org
• 1750 5th Avenue 2nd & 3rd Floor, San Diego,
San Ysidro Community Employment Center • 6145 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92114
• 630 Front Street, San Diego, CA 92173
School) CA 92101
San Diego Unified School District Adult School offers a
• Phone: (619) 271-3896
comprehensive High School Diploma Program (HSDP)
that is responsive to the educational needs of the
San Diego Continuing Education young adult learner.
A Certificate Program is a series of classes that teaches • Call: (858) 627-7368
a specialized job skill. San Diego Continuing Education • http://www.sandi.net/Domain/38
provides more than 20 different certificates within • Various locations
our career and technical education, and job training
programs. Find something that matches your interest,
and be job-ready in one year or less.
• Call: (619) 388-4956
• http://www.sdce.edu/job-training
• Various locations
11 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 12Employment Family Resource Centers
San Diego Public Library – Job Start Interview Skills Chula Vista Community Collaborative Family Resource Centers
Branches throughout the City provide computers These websites will show you some tips on how • Call: (619) 427-2119
and wireless internet access. There are many to prepare yourself and what to expect from a job • http://chulavistacc.org/
resources available to support job seekers, including interview. What type of questions they might ask you • 540 G St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
books on career guidance, job search, internships, and how to better answer them. There is nothing better
apprenticeships, jobs abroad, resumes, interviews, than a well prepare candidate.
cover letters, exam preparation, workplace rights, and • https://www.careerbuilder.com/advice/topic/ El Cajon Family Resources
much more. interviews • Call: (619) 447-4380
• https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/job- • http://jobsearch.about.com/ • http://www.elcajonresources.org/
start • http://www.manpower.us/Manpower-Default- • Little House: 131 Avocado Ave, El Cajon, CA 92020
File-Pile/Job-Seeker/Articles/MP_Career_
Sheet_Prep_for_Inter.pdf
Dress for Success HHSA List of Family Resource Centers
These websites will give you some tips on how to dress Job Fairs • Call: (866) 262-9881
for a job interview. It is important to make a good first These websites will show you some of the job fairs in • http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps/family_resource_centers.html
impression. San Diego County. Make sure you check them regularly • See website for Family Resource Centers in your area.
• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/ as they change every month. Job fairs are great events
interviewattire/ss/what-to-wear-when-there- to learn about different job positions in San Diego.
is-no-dress-code.htm • https://www.workforcesandiego.com/ Ray & Joan Kroc Family Resource Center
• http://www.wikihow.com/Dress-for-an- • http://jobstar.org/sd/resource/fairs/jobfairs. • Call: (619) 269-1430
Interview php • http://www.sd.kroccenter.org/scholarships.html
• http://www.edd.ca.gov/jobs_and_training/ • 6845 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92115 (Building A)
job_fairs_and_events.htm
Resume Building
These websites will give you some tips on how to CARE Community Center
improve your resume. It is important to make sure that CPR and Typing Certificate • Call: (619) 269-1430
your future employer understands and is aware of your These websites will show you some of the • http://www.sd.kroccenter.org/scholarships.html
previous work experiences and how you can contribute requirements, locations, times and dates for you to get • 12 N. Euclid Avenue, National City, CA 91950
to their company. There is nothing better than a well- a CPR and or Typing certificates.
rounded candidate. • http://www.cprsandiego.net/
• http://jobsearch.about.com/od/ • http://www.getstarcpr.com/
sampleresumes/ • http://www.sandiego.gov/
• http://jobstar.org/ • http://sdce.edu
• https://www.caljobs.ca.gov
• http://jobsearch.about.com/
• http://www.manpower.us/Manpower-Default-
File-Pile/Job-Seeker/Articles/MP_Career_
Sheet_Sample_Resume.pdf
13 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 14Food
Brother Benno Foundation My Benefits CalWIN St. Vincent de Paul Villages
Low-income families with children in the household, • The website allows you to check eligibility for • http://my.neighbor.org/
senior citizens over age 60 or the disabled may register public assistance programs such as Medi-Cal, • 1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
for monthly food boxes. Documentation required Cash Aid, and Food Assistance, apply or renew
includes proof of children’s age, seniors’ age, or benefits, and report changes.
government recognized disability. • https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
• Call: (760) 439-1244 • SNAP provides nutrition benefits to supplement the food budget of needy families so they can purchase
• http://www.brotherbenno.org/ healthy food and move towards self-sufficiency.
• 3260 Production Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058 Project Hand - St. Mark’s Lutheran Church • http://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap
Project Hand at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church provides
Emergency Food for low income and homeless families
Community Christian Service Agency in Chula Vista. Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
The Clairemont Service Center has two food programs. • Call: (619) 425-4061 • The WIC program provides eligible families with healthy food, nutrition tips, breastfeeding support, health
Families and individuals who need emergency food may • https://www.stmarkschulavista.org/ care referrals and community resources.
receive a supply of food for 2-3 days for their family. community/project-hand/ • http://www.sdsuwic.org
This service is available to all residents of San Diego • 580 Hilltop Drive, Chula Vista, CA 91910
County, and they may request food up to 6 times a year.
In addition, they will receive referrals to other services The Sabroso Project
and sources of food for their family. In addition, the The Salvation Army • Provides gap services for homeless individuals and families. Immediate needs only including care packages
Clairemont Service Center distributes government Food programs and services vary with local needs. For with enough food items for 3-4 days.
commodities on the fourth Thursday of the month to information on specific programs and locations, contact • Call: (619) 350-1907
families in a specific geographic area near the agency. your local Salvation Army Corps Community Center by • Email: thesabrosoproject@gmail.com
• Call: (858) 272-0163 using the location search on this page. • Sabroso (sabrosoproject.com)
• http://www.ccsasandiego.org/services/food • http://www.salvationarmyusa.org/usn/hunger-
relief
Clairemont Service Center
• 4167 Rappahannock Ave, San Diego, CA 92117 San Diego Food Bank
Pacific Beach Center The San Diego Food Bank provides a variety of hunger-
• 1675 Garnet Ave, San Diego, CA 92109 relief and food resource programs.
• Call: (858) 274-2273 • Call: 1-(866)-350-FOOD (3663) or local (858)
527-1419
Crisis House - East County Food Resources • https://sandiegofoodbank.org/programs/
• Call: (619) 444-1194 The Neighborhood Distribution Program:
• https://www.crisishouse.com/east-county- • https://sandiegofoodbank.org/programs/
food-resources-info neighborhood-distribution-program/
• 1034 N. Magnolia, El Cajon, CA 92020
San Diego Rescue Mission/Life Ministries
Feeding San Diego • Call: (619) 687-3720
Feeding San Diego works with hundreds of distribution • http://www.sdrescue.org/
partners to provide food and resources to the
community. The Mobile Pantry travels throughout San
Diego County to reach areas with limited access to San Marcos Food Pantries
transportation. • Current list of available food pantries in the area
• Call: (858) 452-3663 of San Marcos, CA.
• Text “food” or “comida” to 877-877 to find the • https://www.foodpantries.org/ci/ca-san_
nearest site. marcos
• https://feedingsandiego.org/find-food/
15 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 16Foster Care/Adoption/Post-Adoption Free and Low-Cost Activities
San Diego County’s Foster Care, Adoption, San Diego Center for Children San Diego Summer Movies in the Park
and Post-Adoption Programs San Diego Center for Children FEAST Program is the Offering a free family movie night at the park all over San Diego County from May-Sept. Website has schedules
Agencies may vary based on specific ages or sole provider contracted with the County of San Diego and locations of events.
populations they serve, services they provide, or to provide therapy and other services to foster youth, • http://www.summermoviesinthepark.com
locations served. ages 0 to 21, who live in Foster Family Agency (FFA)
Angels Foster Family Network: homes in San Diego County.
• 9295 Farnham St. #200, San Diego, CA 92123 • Call: (858) 633-4155 Chula Vista Elite Athlete Training Center
• Call: (619)283-8100 • After hours Crisis Line: (858) 569-2190 Free guided tours once a week and daily free self-guided tours.
• https://www.angelsfoster.org/ • www.sdccffast.org • http://www.easchulavista.com/
Casey Family Programs: • 8825 Aero Drive, Ste. 110, San Diego, CA 92123
• 3878 Old Town Ave., Ste. 100, San Diego, CA
92110
The New Children’s Museum
• Call: (619) 543-0774 San Diego Foster Youth Mentor Program The New Children’s Museum offers opportunities for children of all ages to experience the arts in ways that are
San Diego Health and Human Services Agency meaningful to them. The museum has multiple programs designed to reach deeply into local communities and
• https://www.casey.org/
connects foster youth with mentors. stimulate, cultivate, and nurture creativity for children and families. Visit the website for program information,
Kamali”s FFA:
• Call: (619) 767-5222 including event schedule, admission, and discount information.
• 145 Vallecitos De Oro #210, San Marcos, CA
• http://www.fosteringchange.org/mentor- • Call (619) 233-8792
92069
program/ • http://www.thinkplaycreate.org/
• Call: (760) 761-4300
• 7947 Mission Center Court, San Diego, CA • 200 W. Island Ave., San Diego, CA 92101
• https://www.kamalii.org/
Koinonia Family Services: 92108
• 3914 Murphy Canyon Rd., Ste A224, San Diego, Sheriff’s Museum Old Town San Diego
CA 92123 The Sheriff’s Museum consists of 6800 square feet of exhibit space, covering the entire history of the San Diego
• Call: (619) 326-4222 or (877) CHILDSHOPE County Sheriff’s Department from its inception in 1850 through today. The Museum contains cars, motorcycles,
• https://www.kfh.org real life jail cells from various eras, and replica Sheriff’s offices from the 1850’s, 1940’s and present. No admission
New Alternative, Inc.: fee but donations are suggested.
• County-wide offices • http://www.sheriffsmuseum.org/
• Call: (888) 599-4663 • Call: (619) 260-1850
• https://www.sandiegofosterfamilyagencies. • 2384 San Diego Ave., San Diego, CA 92110
com/new-alternatives
Olive Crest:
• 1081 Camino del Rio S, San Diego, CA 92108 Balboa Park Museums
• Call: (619) 291-9347 As a public service, Park organizations offer free admission on a rotating basis on the first four Tuesdays of the
• https://www.olivecrest.org month to San Diego City & County residents (with ID), active military & their dependents.
San Diego Youth Services: • http://www.balboapark.org/visit/tuesdays
• 7364 El Cajon Blvd., San Diego, CA 92115
• Call: (619) 221-8600
• https://sdyouthservices.org/ Summer Movie Express
Toward Maximum Independence: Regal Movie Theater: Family fun movies playing on Tuesdays & Wednesdays for the summertime! Admission to
• 4740 Murphy Canyon Rd. Ste. 300, San Diego, the Summer Movie Express is only $1.
CA 92123 • http://www.regmovies.com/movies/summer-movie-express
• Call: (858) 467-0600
• https://www.tmi-inc.org/
Walden Family Services
• 8525 Gibbs Dr. Ste. 100, San Diego, CA 92123
• Call: (619) 584-5777
• https://waldenfamily.org/
17 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 18Health Housing/Shelters
My Benefits CalWIN Neighborhood House Association - HIV/ Crisis House Jewish Family Services
The website allows you to check eligibility for public AIDS Services Crisis House is an emergency resource center serving • Call: (858) 637-3373
assistance programs such as Medi-Cal, Cash Aid, and Offers case management services and peer support the homeless in East San Diego County. The agency • https://www.jfssd.org/safeparking
Food Assistance, apply or renew benefits, and report services to individuals with HIV/AIDS. Including is a hub for information, referrals, and services that
changes. medical and dental care. Applications for low income address abuse, food insecurity, healthcare, and Section 8 (County of San Diego Housing
• https://www.mybenefitscalwin.org/ housing. Referrals to treatment centers on an inpatient homelessness. The men, women, and children they
support, struggle daily to overcome complex and
Authority) Rental Assistance Program
and outpatient basis. Referrals for support groups. • Apply for rental assistance programs or update
Assistance with food, utilities and clothing. challenging circumstances, including domestic violence,
Covered California your application.
• Call: (619) 280-0470 addiction, health conditions, and lack of access to food
Provides health care coverage for families, individuals, • https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/
• http://www.neighborhoodhouse.org/nha- and housing.
and for small business. sdhcd/rental-assistance.html
programs/hivaids-services/ • Call: (619) 444-1194
• Call: (800) 300-1506 • 10981 San Diego Mission Road, Suite 120, San • http://www.crisishouse.org
• http://www.coveredca.com/ Diego, CA 92108 • 1034 N. Magnolia, El Cajon, CA 92020
St. Vincent de Paul Village San Diego
SIDS Also known as Father Joe’s Villages, this nonprofit
The Council of Community Clinics agency is the largest homeless service provider in San
Sharp Healthcare System North County Lifeline
Allows an individual to find a local clinic in San Diego Diego. St. Vincent’s provides housing, healthcare, food,
The Sharp Healthcare system and its network of Life Spring House provides transitional housing for
County that provides free or low-cost medical care. clothing, education, job training, mental health and
hospitals in San Diego County offer a variety of Baby young adults ages 18-24 who are former foster youth
• http://www.ccc-sd.org addiction treatment.
Care classes that incorporate SIDS prevention and experiencing homelessness. The program strives to
• Call: (619) 233-8500
education. assist the young adults towards self-reliance through
• https://my.neighbor.org
• Call: (800)82-SHARP
the provision of housing and supportive services.
California Department of Health Care • Call: (760) 842-6261
• 1501 Imperial Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
• www.sharp.com
Services • Email: Info@sharp.com
• https://www.nclifeline.org/transitional-
The Department of Health Care Services provides the housing-homeless
following access to affordable health care, dental care,
SBCS
SBCS offers emergency shelters, transitional housing,
mental health care, substance abuse, disorder services, San Diego County Health and Human supportive housing and more than 400 units of
and long-term services and support. San Diego Housing Commission
Services Agency The San Diego Housing Commission provides a variety
affordable housing opportunities for seniors and
• http://www.dhcs.ca.gov/services
The San Diego County Health and Human Services families. More than just shelter, residents are also
affordable housing programs, rental assistance, first-
Dental Care Agency operates the “Safe4Baby” program which is
time buyers programs, and homelessness prevention.
offered services and resources such as financial
an educational outreach campaign to raise awareness literacy, counseling, job readiness workshops, tax
Denti-Cal about issues that are crucial to the health and safety
• Call: (619) 231-9400
services and more.
• Denti-Cal provides dental benefits under the • http://sdhc.org
of babies and small children. Safe4Baby focuses on • Call: (619) 420-3620 or 24/7
Medi-Cal program. Dental-Cal will provide you
educating parents and caregivers about four primary • Hotline: (800) 640-2933
access to search for dentists in your local area
areas: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), Safe San Diego Rescue Mission • sbcssandiego.org
that currently accept the Denti-Cal program.
Sleeping, Shaken Baby Syndrome and the Safely San Diego Rescue Mission is a faith based non-profit • 430 F Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910
• http://www.denti-cal.ca.gov
Surrendered Baby Law. program that provides shelter, a recovery center, and
HIV / AIDS • Call: (858) 694-5413 food for men, women and children in San Diego County.
• www.safe4baby.org • Call: (619) 687-3720
The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army is a religious and social service
• http://www.sdrescue.org
The Center – The San Diego LGBT Safe to Sleep organization that assist children, the elderly and
Community Center The Safe to Sleep campaign, formerly known as the families with food programs, shelter and transitional
The Center provides targeted programs and services Back to Sleep campaign, focuses on actions you Safe Parking Programs housing, senior services, and drug and alcohol
to the full diversity of the San Diego LGBT community, and others can take to help your baby sleep safely Safe Parking Programs are available throughout San rehabilitation.
including men, women, youth, seniors, transgender and reduce your baby’s risk of Sudden Infant Death Diego County to offer individuals and families living in • Call: (619) 231-6000
and non-binary individuals, families, LGBT Latino Syndrome (SIDS) and other sleep-related causes of their car a safe parking environment as well as onsite • http://www.sandiego.salvationarmy.org
community members and their families, and those infant death. supportive services and resource assistance, including • 2320 5th Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
living with HIV. • Call: (800) 505-CRIB (2742) access to permanent housing solutions and other vital
• Call: (619) 692-2077 • http://www.nichd.nih.gov/sts/Pages/default. services.
• https://thecentersd.org/ aspx Dreams for Change
• 3909 Centre St, San Diego, CA 92103 • Email: NICHDInformationResourceCenter@ • Call: (619) 497-0236
mail.nih.gov • https://www.dreamsforchange.org/
19 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 20Immunization Services Legal Services
San Diego Immunization Services Family Law (Child Support) also provided to Mobile Home, Recreational Vehicle
The SDIP website provides timely immunization information and links to resources and services to the residents The Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) and Floating Home owners.
of San Diego. provides the following services: Establish paternity, • Call: (858) 571-7100
• http://www.sdiz.org/index.html establish child and medical support orders, enforce/ • http://www.tenantslegalcenter.com/
• 3851 Rosecrans St, Suite 704, San Diego, CA 92110 modify child and medical support orders, collect and • 5252 Balboa Ave, Suite 408, San Diego CA
distribute child and spousal support payments.
• Call: (866) 901-3212
San Diego County Health & Human Services Agency (HHSA) – Immunization Program • http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/dcss/ California Department of Industrial
The San Diego County Immunization program provides immunizations at County Public Health Centers to eligible • 220 W. Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 Relations (DIR)
children and adults with no health insurance or health insurance that does not include vaccines. The program also (Downtown Courthouse) The mission of the DIR is to improve working
provides persons 6 months and older in need of influenza (flu) vaccine regardless of health coverage. conditions for California’s wage earners and to advance
Office Locations:
• http://www.sandiegocounty.gov/hhsa/programs/phs/immunization_branch/ opportunities for profitable employment in California.
Central Region Kearny Mesa
Central Region Public Health Center: • 3666 Kearny Villa Road, San Diego, CA 92123 • Call: 1-(844)-522-6734
• 5202 University Ave., City Heights, CA 92105 North Inland Live Well Center • http://www.dir.ca.gov/
• (619) 229-5400 • 649 W. Mission Ave., Escondido, CA 92025 • Email: DIRInfo@dir.ca.gov
North Central Public Health Center: South Region Live Well Center
• 5055 Ruffin Rd., Kearny Mesa, CA 92123 • 401 Mile of Cars Way, National City, CA 91950
• (858) 573-7300 North County Lifeline
South Region Public Health Center: Building self-reliance among youth, individuals and
• 690 Oxford St., Ste. H, Chula Vista, CA 91911 Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. families through problem solving, skill-building and
• (619) 409-3110 Legal Aid is available to low income individuals & accessible community-based services. Services
East Region Public Health Center: disadvantaged communities for a variety of legal provided include: youth development, employment
• 367 N. Magnolia Ave., Ste. 101, El Cajon, CA 92020 problems, including consumer, family disputes, welfare & housing, behavioral health, child abuse & domestic
• (619) 441-6500 and health benefits, immigration and poverty law issues violence, mediation & fair housing.
North Inland Public Health Center: such as landlord/tenant disputes, disability support • http://www.nclifeline.org/
• 649 W. Mission Ave., Ste. 2, Escondido, CA 92025 and family benefits payments. Federal Poverty Income Administrative Office
• (760) 740-3000 Guidelines determine eligibility for free legal services. • Call: (760) 842-6201
North Coastal Public Health Center: • Call: (877) 534-2524
• 3142 Vista Way, Suite 400, Oceanside, CA
• 3609 Ocean Ranch Blvd., Ste. 104, CA 92056 • http://www.lassd.org/
92056
• (760) 967-4401 Office Locations: Vista Office
Southeast San Diego Office • Call: (760) 726-4900
For information regarding TB skin testing, please call (619) 692-5565 • 110 S. Euclid Ave, San Diego, CA 92114 • 200 Michigan Ave, Vista, CA 92084
Midtown San Diego Office Oceanside Office
California Immunization Coalition • 1764 San Diego Ave, Suite 200, San Diego, CA • Call: (760) 757-0118
Provides information on adult immunizations. 92110 • 707 Oceanside Blvd, Oceanside, CA 92054
• http://www.immunizeca.org/vaccine-info/adults North County Office San Marcos Office
• 216 S. Tremont St, Oceanside CA 92054 • Call: (760) 842-6270
• 334 Via Vera Cruz, Suite 152, San Marcos, CA
Shots for School 92078
Provides a guide for immunization requirements for school entry. Tenants Legal Center of San Diego – Renters
• http://www.shotsforschool.org
Law Line
Community Law Office located and practicing in Fair Housing
San Diego, CA providing important and effective If you believe you have been denied housing or the
legal assistance, by an Attorney, to residential and opportunity to apply for housing in the City because of
commercial renters. They assist occupants with a protected characteristic, you may contact the City’s
issues surrounding their occupancy including eviction Fair Housing Hotline.
• Call: 1-(844)-449-3500
and other disputes between tenants, occupants and
• http://www.sandiego.gov/cdbg/fairhousing/
owners. Important assistance is also provided to all
occupants (owners, tenants, guests etc.) during and
following a foreclosure of the property. Assistance is
21 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 22Legal Services (cont.) Libraries
Housing Opportunities Collaborative San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program San Diego County Library
Housing Opportunities Collaborative (HOC) works to (SDVLP) Information on the 33 branches in San Diego County.
educate the public on all aspects of owning or renting a SDVLP provides free civil legal services to low income • Call: (858) 694-2415
home. We are a free resource here to assist you with all and disadvantaged San Diegans. Their Vision for • http://www.sdcl.org/
housing and related issues like credit, debt and financial Justice Collaborative (VJC) offers free legal help for
wellbeing. immigrant and refugee Victims of Crime.
• Call: (619) 283-2200 • www.sdvlp.org San Diego Public Libraries
• http://sandiego.housingcollaborative.org/ Links to public libraries in the San Diego area.
about-us/ • https://www.sandiego.gov/public-library/locations
• Email: info@housingcollaborative.org YWCA of San Diego County | Domestic
• 1100 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101 Violence Legal Services Chula Vista Public Libraries
YWCA of San Diego County empowers individuals Library branches in the city of Chula Vista.
and families to break the cycle of domestic violence • http://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/library/locations-hours
University of San Diego School of Law – Free and homelessness, and achieve self-sufficiency. Our
Legal Assistance full spectrum of residential programs and community
USD Legal Clinics are funded by the University of services help adults and children secure immediate
San Diego and, in part, by grants from the State Bar stability, recover from trauma and abuse, improve
of California and the U.S. Department of Treasury. their economic status, obtain permanent housing, and
Services are available to lower income individuals. ultimately transform their lives.
• Call: (619) 260-7470 • https://www.ywcasandiego.org/
• http://www.sandiego.edu/law/free-legal- • Call: (619) 239-0355 ext. 239
assistance/
Department of Fair Employment & Housing
The mission of the Department of Fair Employment and
Housing is to protect Californians from employment,
housing and public accommodation discrimination, and
hate violence. The DFEH is the largest state civil rights
agency in the country.
• Call: (800) 884-1684
• http://www.dfeh.ca.gov/
• Email: contact.center@dfeh.ca.gov
National Conflict Resolution Center
Whether you’re struggling with a divorce, have a
business contract dispute or simply want to learn
how to better manage organizational friction through
mediation, we have a conflict resolution service
designed to reveal the common ground among the
controversy.
• http://www.ncrconline.com/
Main Office
• (619) 238-2400
North County
• (760) 494-4728
East County
• (619) 593-4530
South Bay
• (619) 428-3200
23 For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org For additional resources, contact 211 San Diego: 2-1-1 or 211sandiego.org 24You can also read
