Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services-Pleasant Hill - CCC EHSD

Description

Provides case assistance for aged, blind, or diabled legal immigrants who do not qualify for Supplemental Security Income(SSI) due to their immigration status. Recipients are eligible for In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) if there is a need for in-home care. Visit website for more information: http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/2800/refugee-and-immgrant-programs

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Check website or call for information.

Eligibility

Immigrant must be a legal permanent resident of the U.S. and meet all current SSI eligibility requirements. Applicants must provide financial information about their immigration sponsors. The income and resources of the sponsor are considered available to the CAPI applicant however, there are exceptions.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Apply in person; application cannot be completed by mail or phone.

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available.

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Description

Accepts applications for and provides CalFresh benefits for eligible households. The CalFresh program is a nutrition assistance program in which eligible low income households can purchase food at participating grocery stores with the use of an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card that looks like a credit or debit card. Someone can be eligible if they own a home, have no children, are working, own a vehicle, or have no permanent address. People who need assistance meeting their food needs are encouraged to apply for CalFresh, income limits apply. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/benefits/calfresh-formerly-known-as-food-stamps/

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Call for information or visit website.

Eligibility

Contra Costa resident and a US citizen, refugee, asylees, legal permanent resident or Cuban/Haitian entrant; in most cases assets are not counted. Eligibility specifics are reviewed at the application interview.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Application can be requested by phone, picked up at the office or completed online: www.mybenefitscalwin.org. For further questions about CalFresh eligibility visit website or call.

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Description

Assists disabled General Assistance or CalWORKs clients who are applying for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or have been denied SSI, with the SSI application process including assisting client with completing the SSI application forms and sending the application to Social Security. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/elderly-disabled/advocacy-services/

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Check website or call for information.

Eligibility

Disabled CalWORKS or General Assistance clients

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Client must contact their CalWorks or General Assistance Caseworker in order to be referred for SSI benefit advocacy.

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available.

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides application processing for General Assistance relief for qualifying individuals. Program provides job assessment, job training and job search assistance. Individuals who are able-bodied and able to work may receive General Assistance for no more than three months in a twelve-month period. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/elderly-disabled/general-assistance/

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Driver license or Department of Motor Vehicles identification card, Birth Certificate, Immigration Status document, Marriage Certificate, Military identification card, passport, Social Security card or proof of application for a Social Security card; proof of address in Contra Costa County for at least fifteen days prior to the program application is required- rent receipt or utility bills in the applicant or recipient name; may provide collateral evidence in the absence of conclusive proof. Applicant or recipient must be a US citizen or a Lawful Permanent Resident, such as Refugee, Asylee, Permanently Residing in the US under color of law, Conditional Entrant, Immigrant granted an Indefinite Voluntary Departure in Lieu of Deportation, Immigrant granted an Indefinite Stay of Deportation or Immigrant granted amnesty under the Immigration Reform & Control Act, T or U Visa applicant or recipient, etc.; Verification of income, property and any additional support: All General Assistance applicants and recipients must provide verification of all earned and unearned income, checking and savings accounts, unemployment benefits, social security benefits, veteran's benefits, disability insurance benefits and any other income.

Eligibility

Single or married adult without children who have lived in the county for at least 15 days, are legal permanent resident or US Citizen and unemployed or employed and earning less than the maximum grant or disabled individuals. Many other specific factors such as employment earnings, other income, property value, residency and citizenship status are included on an individual basis; call or make an appointment for specifics.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Must apply at the office; requires in-person interview

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available.

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides health coverage for children, parents, pregnant women, aged individuals, those who are blind or disabled according to Social Security rules and adults who meet the income guidelines.

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Check website or call for information; http://ehsd.org/benefits/medi-cal-and-health-coverage-options/

Eligibility

Individuals enrolled in one of the following programs: SSI/SSP, CalWORKs (AFDC), Refugee Assistance, Foster Care or Adoption Assistance Program, In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS); OR 65 or older, blind, disabled, under 21, pregnant, in a skilled nursing or intermediate care home, on refugee status for a limited time, depending how long you have been in the United States, a parent or caretaker relative or a child under 21, if the child's parent is deceased or doesn't live with the child, or the child's parent is incapacitated, or the child's parent is under employed or unemployed. Non-elderly, non-disabled adults age 21-65 whose income is under 138%FPL are eligible as well. Call for specific eligibility requirements.

Fees

Client may have a share of cost or a premium due; both are dependent on client income and eligible program.

Intake Procedure

Apply online at www.mybenefitscalwin.org, in person or by phone (800-709-8348) application will be mailed.

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Description

Provides a program to issue a maximum of $1,500 to eligible participants who have obtained a job or received a documented offer of employment, and need to move closer to work, child care, or public transportation. Or families living in temporary situations who are employed and are in need of permanent housing are also eligible. This subsidy may be used for moving expenses, such as moving truck rental, utility deposits, and security deposit. Payment is made directly to the vendor or landlord. Visit website for more information: http://ehsd.org/benefits/calworks-welfare-to-work-program/housing/

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Documented proof of employment or job offer

Eligibility

Actively receiving CalWORKs or be within the 12 months of Job Retention Services following discontinuance from CalWORKs; individual must provide documented proof of employment or job offer; individual must attend Financial Literacy Workshops.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Apply through CalWORKs caseworker

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available.

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Offers Refugee Cash Assistance Program which provides cash assistance for qualifying refugees (for 8 months from date of entry) and Asylees (for 8 months from date asylum is granted). Trafficking and victims of severe crimes (TCVAP), including non-citizen victims of domestic violence, who have applied for a U-Visa may also qualify to receive benefits. Visit website for more information: http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/2800/refugee-and-immigrant-programs

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Check website or call for information.

Eligibility

Refugees and Asylees will be evaluated for Refugee Cash Assistance, or CalWORKS if they have an eligible child. Application cannot be completed by mail.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Apply in person; application process includes completion of eligibility forms and an interview with a case-manager.

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available.

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Description

Provides a special need payment to meet their costs for temporary housing. The maximum Temporary Homeless Assistance payment is based on size of the CalWORKs family and is for a maximum of 16 days. Homeless Assistance is available once in a 12-month period unless the family is homeless due to domestic violence, natural disaster, inhabitable living conditions, or a physical or mental disability. All exceptions must be verified by a third party agency. Provides Homeless Assistance Grant, a rental payment paid directly to the landlord to prevent loss of housing or eviction by eligible families due to financial hardship or circumstances beyond their control, not for lease violations. This assistance would be for a rent arrearage of up to two months or $1,500, whichever is less.

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Client must contact their CalWORKs caseworker or call main number

Eligibility

Temporary Homeless Assistance program: Actively receiving CalWORKs and meet all eligibility requirements; Homeless Assistance Grant: Homeless, CalWORKs qualified Contra Costa resident.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Client must contact their CalWORKs caseworker or call main number

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Provides financial assistance for children who lack financial support. Families that qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month for basic needs.

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Check website or call for information.

Eligibility

Contra Costa resident-family with dependent children; child must be deprived of support due to unemployed/underemployed adult in family or adult is physically or mentally handicapped; parent is deceased or parent is continually absent from home; child/children must 0-18; income limits apply.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Apply online or call for information; application for CalWORKs includes completion of eligibility forms and an interview with a case-manager. Aid cannot begin until all conditions of eligibility have been verified. Cannot apply by mail.

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers

Description

Promotes and encourages work to enable families to become self-sufficient. Cash Aid recipients are eligible for the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Employment and Training Program. Recipients with children 13 and under may be eligible for child care assistance. Website has extensive information http://ehsd.org/benefits/calworks-welfare-to-work-program/

Hours

Office: Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm; Phone: 9am - 4pm

Required Documents

Call for information or check website.

Eligibility

Contra Costa resident approved for CalWORKs. Anyone receiving CalWORKs cash aid must participate in the Welfare-to-Work program unless that person is exempt. Individuals are exempt when they have a good reason for not participating, such as being ill or incapacitated or are caring for an incapacitated person.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

CalWORKS clients must contact their caseworker or may call main line.

Languages

English, Spanish and Language line available.

Service Area

Contra Costa County

Geography Served

Telephone Numbers