Resources and Community Partners
New seasons bring new opportunities |
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Community partners are onsite to provide FREE assistance:
| Community
Resource Liaison Resources for families 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM National City, Tuesdays Kearny Mesa, Wednesdays | Employment
Resource Liaison Job opportunities 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM National City, 1st & 3rd Thursdays Kearny Mesa, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays | Family Law
Facilitators Legal help 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM National City, Wednesdays |
Basic needs, free meals, and more!
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Feeding San Diego: Find food distributions near you
- (USE map finder based on your location)
- CalFresh nutrition assistance program
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San Diego Hunger
Coalition
Starting in school year 2022-2023, school breakfast and school lunch is FREE to all K-12 students in California. Though meals are free, it is still important for families to fill out their meal application forms.
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San Diego Food Bank
(SEE Super Pantry Program monthly for closest location to you)
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Heaven’s
Windows
Free food on a first-come, first-serve basis -
Presbyterian Urban Ministries
Emergency services and food to homeless and low-income individuals and families. -
Salvation
Army Centers in San Diego
Locations can offer free food, limited financial help for rent or utilities, shelter, and more. -
Local
Churches
Resources are limited, but a church may offer free toys, food, gas vouchers for doctor appointments, toiletries, and even financial help for rent or electric bills. -
St.
Vincent de Paul
Free clothes, household supplies, small toys.
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SDG&E Customer Service
4949 Greencraig LN BLDG B, San Diego, CA 92123
800-411-7343
Payment arrangements made for clients dealing with financial hardships due to COVID-19 -
SDG&E
(CARE and FERA discounts)
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United Way
Helping low wage earners to help pay utility bills, rent and possible mortgage payments
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YMCA
3333 Camino Del Rio S Suite 400
San Diego, 92108
619-952-0242
Currently offering enhanced referral services.
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Low Income Household Water Assistance
Program
LIHWAP is a federally funded program that offers a one-time payment to help you pay your past due water or wastewater bills.
Fall 2023 Fun Activities for Kids and Families
Have an amazing time with your family and friends this fall season. You don't even need to go far! Here are some suggested activities for the family. A lot of them are FREE!
Central San Diego
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Balboa Park
- Free Sunday Organ Concerts, Sundays from 2 PM - 3 PM
- Free Museum Tuesdays for Residents
- Fleet Science Center, and more!
- Fall Fest at Belmont Park, September 9-October 31, 2023
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Old Town
San Diego State Historic Park
- Old Town’s Fiestas Patrias, September 16, 2023
- MCAS Miramar Air Show, September 22-24, 2023
- Adams Avenue Street Fair, September 23-24, 2023
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Ken Whalen Surf Challenge, Mission Bay,
September 24, 2023
- A heartwarming event for kids aged 4-14 and dedicated to the love of family, surfing and the beach.
- Embarcadero - free entertainment, shopping, and more!
East County
North County
- Solento Surf Festival, September 16-23, 2023
- Nissan Super Girl Surf Pro, September 22-24, 2023
- Annual Pacific Islander Festival, September 23-24, 2023
South Bay
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Barrio Logan Cultural District
- Chicano Park
- Logan Avenue business district
- Art galleries, restaurants, and more!
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Coronado Island
- Coronado Beach: Voted among the best family-friendly beaches in America.
- Coronado Ferry Landing: Visit quaint shops and sample a variety of dining options.
- Sesame Place San Diego: Kids Go FREE (one free child with one full-priced paid adult ticket) NOW through October 31, 2023
Click here for more events this September.
San Diego County Centralized Eligibility List
Find help paying for a daycare or child care near you in San Diego. You may qualify to get child care payments partial or fully covered.
Learn more...
Career Support for Parents
If you are a parent who has been unemployed for six months or more due to COVID-19 San Diego Workforce Partnership wants to help!
This program offers help with:
- subsidized childcare
- job-placement assistance
- work-readiness training
- career transition support
- education
- wellness resources
Visit workforce.org/CAREER to learn more and apply or fill out the referral form below and submit:
YMCA Career Referral (English | Spanish)
Head Start / Early Head Start
Neighborhood House Association (NHA) is a community-based organization that provides services including early childhood development and pre-school programs via the Head Start/Early Head Start programs.
Head Start offers pre-school programs for children ages 3 to 5 focusing on meeting each child's emotional, social, health, nutritional, and psychological needs. Services include parent support training and workshops.
Early Head Start offers home and center-based classes and individualized services for pregnant and post-partum women, and their children up to age 3. If interested, call 888-873-5145 or visit www.neighborhoodhouse.org.
Child Development Program
Head Start, Early Head Start, & State Preschool
PREPARE YOUR CHILD FOR SUCCESS IN SCHOOL!
MAAC provides high quality early childhood and family education programs at locations across Northern San Diego County. It is free to qualifying families based on family size and income. They serve children (0-5) and their families, children with disabilities, and pregnant women.
Click here for more information or download the flyer.
Serving the entire County of San Diego
- SAY San Diego
- First 5 San Diego
- Jewish Family Services
- Second Chance
- YMCA of San Diego
- SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services)
North San Diego
Disability Assistance
For general Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) assistance, please contact our ADA coordinator, Andrea Cooley, at 858-650-6582 or email CommunicationTeam@sdcounty.ca.gov.
If you require ADA accommodation when going to court, please complete the MC-410 Disability Accommodation Request form.
For more information on the court process or ADA accomodation, click here.
You may also reach out to the court’s ADA coordinator at ada@sdcourt.ca.gov or reach out to the court directly at 619-844-5675.
To speak with a Child Support case manager, please call 866-901-3212.
If you require ADA accommodation when visiting our office, please call the ADA coordinator before your visit and notify the receptionist upon your arrival.
San Diego
- 211 San Diego
- Employee Development Department (EDD)
- Goodwill Industries International, Inc.
- Jewish Family Services
- People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
- San Diego Rescue Mission
- SAY San Diego
- Second Chance
- Social Security Administration
- St. Vincent de Paul Village
- The Salvation Army
North San Diego
South San Diego
- SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services)
Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-SAFE (7233)
San Diego
Central San Diego
North San Diego
- One Safe Place - North County Family Justice Center
- Community Resource Center
- Woman’s Resource Center
- North County Lifeline
South San Diego
- SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services)
Children and Domestic Violence Fact Sheet Series (National Child Traumatic Stress Network)
- How Does Domestic Violence Affect Children?
- Celebrating Your Child's Strengths
- Before You Talk to Your Children: How Your Feelings Matter
- Listening and Talking to Your Children About Domestic Violence
- The Importance of Playing with Your Children
- Keeping Your Children Safe and Responding to Their Fears
- Managing Challenging Behavior of Children Living with Domestic Violence
- Where to Turn if You Are Worried About Your Children
- Helping Your Child Navigate a Relationship with the Abusive Parent
- A Parent's Self-Care and Self-Reflection
Emotional Support
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Access
and Crisis Hotline
888-724-7240
Emotional support for those affected by COVID-19
- Domestic Violence Resources
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-SAFE (7233)
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Jewish Family
Service
Jewish Family Service is hosting a series of free virtual Community Conversations to help San Diegans meet the many challenges of coping with the coronavirus pandemic.
858-637-3210
Employment
Community partners onsite to provide FREE employment assistance:
 | Community
Resource Liaison Resources for families 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM National City, Tuesdays Kearny Mesa, Wednesdays | Employment
Resource Liaison Job opportunities 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM National City, 1st & 3rd Thursdays Kearny Mesa, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays |
| Employers NOW Hiring | ||
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Goodwill Career Advisors are ready to
help you online or in person. They offer FREE workshops for all
San Diego County residents. They can help you find your next job
or prepare you for the career you have always wanted. Click
here for more information. |
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 | Select is one of the leading staffing agencies. Apply online for any of the positions listed below. Applicants can self-schedule their interview online or call 858-492-9995 to request an interview.
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Unemployment Benefits
If you are in a situation where you have been financially impacted by the pandemic, seek out information on benefits available through EDD. Click here for more information. 800-300-5616 |
Financial Assistance
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Unemployment Benefits
If you are in a situation where you have been or will be financially impacted by the pandemic, seek out information on benefits available through EDD. Click here for more information.
800-300-5616
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Get financial help from the State of California
- If you have been financially affected by COVID-19, you may
be eligible for:
- Unemployment insurance
- Eviction protection
- Mortgage relief
- Food assistance
- Utility payment grace periods
- No credit score changes
- Unemployment insurance
- If you have been financially affected by COVID-19, you may
be eligible for:
- COVID-19 hotline
- 1-833-422-4255
- M-F 8AM-8PM, Sa-Su 8AM-5PM
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COVID-19 Community Response Fund
4699 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123
858-636-4125
Help for low-wage workers who need support for a limited but undetermined length of time
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Rental Assistance for Small Landlords
(RASL)
Open to landlords with 5 or less rental units.
Application period starts 9/1/2021.
For more information and to apply, visit SDHCD.org or call 858-694-4801
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Security Deposit Assistance Program
(SDAP)
Open to income eligible renters who are moving and need security deposit assistance.
Application period starts 9/3/2021.
For more information and to apply, visit SDHCD.org or call 858-694-4801
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The
Small Business Stimulus Grant Program
Offers financial relief to eligible businesses suffering economic losses due to COVID-19. It's designed to help for-profit and nonprofit businesses.
Housing
Housing
- 211 San Diego
- San Diego Housing Commission
- County of San Diego Department of Housing and Community Development
Homeless Assistance
Central San Diego
- St. Vincent de Paul Village
- The Salvation Army
- San Diego Rescue Mission
- People Assisting the Homeless (PATH)
North San Diego
South San Diego
- SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services)
Job Training and Education
Be there to support their next big move. Whether it's two year college or four, trade school, career certification, or local workforce opportunities, we can help.
Legal Assistance
Legal Help
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Family Law Facilitator
- Representatives are onsite to provide free legal assistance in National City every Wednesday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Help is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- To prepare for your meeting with FLF, open or download flyer here.
- Legal Aid Society of San Diego
- San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program
- 211 San Diego
- Family Justice Center
- SAY San Diego Dads Corps
- Jewish Family Services
- Second Chance
North San Diego
South San Diego
- SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services)
Parenting Resources
Video Resources For Dads
For more videos and other resources, including webinars on co-parenting and relationship skills, visit Fatherhood.gov.
Communication and Technology
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2-1-1 San Diego
Call 2-1-1 San Diego for assistance accessing free or low-cost internet services during COVID-19.
- Text to 9-1-1 is now available in San Diego County. This includes the Sheriff's Department, all police and fire/Emergency Medical Services (EMS) agencies.
- Calling is still the fastest way to reach 9-1-1. However, there are situations when texting may be the better option.
- Watch the instructional video or read the press release
- Increased support for Connect2Compete, a low-cost, high speed internet service for families with school-aged children who are enrolled in low-income assistance programs.
- First two months of service free for new customers through May 15
- Partnered with PCs for People where families can purchase discounted refurbished computers
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Computers 2 Kids
8324 Miramar Mall
San Diego, CA 92121
858-200-9788
Provides refurbished, low-cost computers to low-income families through the Technology Assistance Program
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Assurance Wireless
(USE zip code finder for offers)
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Safelink Wireless
USE zip code finder for offers)
Young Adults Resources and Youth Programs
Are you a teen/young adult parent or a young adult on your own for the first time?
San Diego Child Support is here to help! We've collected resources to help you get up and running in this new chapter of your life.
Have a quick question?
Text us at 619-468-4831 or contact us!
Serving the entire County of San Diego
North San Diego
South San Diego
- SBCS (formerly South Bay Community Services)
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