FamilySource | Adult Services
Medi-Cal, Cal-Fresh, CalWorks & GR Enrollments
We are available to assist eligible individuals/families to apply for assistance to access free/low-cost healthcare, aid for food & cash aid.
Resources:
Utility Bill Discount Enrollments
We are available to assist income-qualified individuals/families to apply for utility bill discounts through their providers such as LADWP’s EZ-SAVE Program or Senior Citizen/Disability Program.
Volunteer Income Tax Prep Assistance (VITA)
This program offers free basic tax return preparation for people under 64k annually during tax season. For more information, please reach out to vita@elcentrodeayuda.org.
ITIN Applications & Renewals
An Individual Taxpayer Identification Number is a tax processing number issued by the IRS to individuals who do not have a social security number for tax filing purposes. As an agency, we can assist people with their ITIN application. For more information, please reach out to intake@elcentrodeayuda.org.
Job Search Assistance
Our career advisor can help people create resumes, search for jobs, prepare for interviews, and apply for employment. We can also apply for funds needed for employment ie. uniforms, scrubs, and equipment. For more information, please reach out to worksource@elcentrodeayuda.org.
Case Management
Work with a case manager to develop a plan that coordinates support services needed to navigate towards self-sufficiency & fulfill our mission statement. For more information, please reach out to intake@elcentrodeayuda.org.
Financial Coaching
Our program supports people in improving their financial well-being and achieving their financial goals. Our coaches help people navigate toward financial health & self-sufficiency. For more information, please reach out to intake@elcentrodeayuda.org.
Housing Stability Services
Our housing stability services are aimed at keeping families housed. Our housing stability advisors work with families to screen for eligibility for rental assistance & support to develop sustainability plans. For more information, please reach out to intake@elcentrodeayuda.org.
Immigration
Our immigration aid screens people to determine if we can assist with the following applications:
- Naturalization
- DACA Renewal
- Permanent Resident Renewal
If after screening people are not eligible for our immigration services we will provide linkages. For more information, please reach out to intake@elcentrodeayuda.org.
Food Distribution
Our agency has a series of food services available. On Mondays, we partner with the Weingart ELA YMCA to distribute fresh produce to our families. On Wednesdays, we partner with Panera Bread to distribute bread to families. On Mondays and Wednesdays, we partner with the Way Forward Foundation to provide nutritional lunches to school-age children.