How Do I?
Access Needed Services
Free or Low-cost Health Insurance with Medi-Cal
Help buying groceries with CalFresh Food
Have meals delivered to your home with Home-delivered Meal Program
Enjoy a hot meal with other older adults at a Congregate Meal Site
For Families with Dependent Children with CalWORKs
For Adults without Dependent Children with General Assistance
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.
Find Family Support
The county of Santa Clara provides compensation, respite, and training in support of resource families. Visit the support and assistance homepage to learn more.
Find Support Services for Youth and Families
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)
Make a Report
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
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)
To report suspected fraud or abuse of any public assistance programs, please contact:
SSA Special Investigations Unit
(408) 755-7175
[email protected]
Medi-Cal Fraud
Department of Health Care Services
(800) 822-6222
