How Do I?

Free or Low-cost Health Insurance with Medi-Cal
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Help buying groceries with CalFresh Food

Have meals delivered to your home with Meals on Wheels

Enjoy a hot meal with other older adults at a Congregate Meal Site
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For Families with Dependent Children with CalWORKs

For Adults without Dependent Children with General Assistance
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For People over 16 on CalFresh Food Looking for a Job with CalFresh Employment & Training

For Adults on CalWORKs Looking for a Job with CalWORKs Employment Services​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Public Assistance Collections accepts payments for public assistance and welfare debts such as CalWORKs, CalFresh (Food Stamps), General Assistance, CAPI, Adoption Assistance, Foster Care, and IHSS Provider overpayments.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Learn about Community-Based Prevention ​​​​

The county of Santa Clara provides compensation, respite, and training in support of resource families. Visit the support and assistance homepage to learn more.

Resource Family Support & Assistance​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Become a Resource Family​

Transitioned Age Youth (TAY) services and programs connect youth ages 16 to 24 to opportunities, experiences, and supports to propel them to self-sufficiency.

• Independent Living Program (ILP)​
• Housing Services
• Career Development Employment Services
• Educational Services
• Calendar, Events, & Announcements

To report suspected child abuse please contact the Child Abuse and Neglect Center (CANC). The Child Abuse and Neglect Center screens calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Child Abuse & Neglect Center Phone Numbers
San Jose Area: (408) 299-2071
Gilroy / Morgan Hill Area:(408) 683-0601
Palo Alto Area: (650) 493-1186

• Information for mandated reporters
• Recognize Abuse
• Find out what happens when DFCS receives a report about possible abuse or neglect

To report suspected abuse of an older adult or dependent adult, contact Adult Protective Services. The hotline is available 24 hours per day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse 24 Hour Reporting
(408) 975-4900 | (800) 414-2002 (CA only) ​​​​​​​

• Information for mandated reporters

To report suspected fraud or abuse of any public assistance programs, please contact:

SSA Special Investigations Unit
(408) 755-7175
SiuFraudReferrals@ssa.sccgov.org ​​

Medi-Cal Fraud
Department of Health Care Services
(800) 822-6222
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