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CALWORKs- TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
(formerly AFDC)
Relevant Info: Minimal financial assistance to needy families until they can become self- supporting. Other programs available: SKIP, Medi-Cal, Black Infant Health, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous
Call for more information on eligibility.
Main Office
355 Tuolumne Street
Phone: (800) 400-6001
Recorded Info: 553-5018 )
Hours of Service: M-F,
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sattelite Vallejo Office
Melvin Thompson Center
1680 Fairgrounds Dr.
Phone: 553-5777
Hours of Service: M-F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Fairfield Office
275 Beck Avenue, Fairfield
Phone: (800) 400-6001
Hours of Service: M-F, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES, 125 Corporate Pl, Suite A
Phone: 644-8909
Hours of Operation: M-Th, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM & 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM, F 9:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Relevant Info: Counseling services; friendship for the elderly; immigration and, help with rentals (only when funding is available, 2-week waiting period), bus passes, emergency food every 3 months
Must have: Social Security Cards for all family members, verification of residence, (& verfication of income druing holidays)
CMSP ( County Medical Services Program), 201 Georgia Street, Vallejo
Phone: 1-800-952-5253 (24 Hour Services Line)
Hours of Service: M-F, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Relevant Info: Medical coverage for Solano County residents who are not eligible for Medi-Cal and meet the financial guidelines.
COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL (CAC), 714 Madison St., Fairfield, 94533
Phone: 427-1148
Fax: 427-0468
Relevant Info: Available by appointment only. Rental assistance (partial rent payment only), emergency food, Food closet services for the homeless, case management. Transitional housing available for males and females.
MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING
http://www.moneymanagement.org
7677 Oakport St., Suite 210, Oakland, CA 94621
Phone: (866) 889-9347
Relevant Info: Finance education, bill consolidation, no fees charged.
Berkley Office 2140 Shattuck Ave. Suite 1208 Berkley 94704
Concord Office 1070 Concord Ave. Suite 105 Concord 94520
FOOD STAMP PROGRAM, 355 Tuolumne Street
Phone: (800) 400-6001
Hours of Operation: Tu-F, 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Relevant Info.: Food vouchers to supplement low-income households.
* Call for more information on eligibility
GENERAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM, 355 Tuolumne Street
Phone: 553-5234
Hours of Operation: M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Relevant Info.: Temporary financial support for indigent individuals for a period of three (3) months per year.
* Call for more information on eligibility and appointments
LAWYER IN THE LIBRARY, JFK Library, 505 Santa Clara Street
Phone: 553-5568
Hours of Service: 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Relevant Info.: Sign-ups will be taken in person beginning at 4:00 PM (be in line before 4). First come, first served. Time limit of 20 minutes per person. 16-24 clients served per day. Number of lawyers depends on availability.
FAMILY LAW FACILITATORS
Fairfield Hall of Justice 600 Union Ave. 2 nd floor
Phone: 432 1899
Hours: M, T, & F 8:15 AM – 2:00 PM, Th 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM, W. close
Vallejo: Solano Justice Building 321 Tuolumne St.
Phone: 432-1899
Hours: W. 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM and Th 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM
Relevant Info: Child support cases, Custody orders, file or complete a divorce, establish guardianship, prepare restraining orders, domestic partner issues and any other family law issues.
LEGAL SERVICES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA, 1810 Capitol Street
Phone: 643-0054
Fax: 643-0144
(Only low-income, Solano County residents accepted.)
Hours of Service: M, T, Th, F, 8:45 AM - 11:45 PM & 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (closed Wed.)
Relevant Info.: Eviction defense; legal education; government or health benefits; and, information on grandparents’ rights (over 60) & housing issues, provides in/out care for children under age 19, prescription benefits, dental, vision, & mental healthcare, $8 - $15 per month for 1st 3 kids.
KAISER CHILD HEALTH PLAN
Phone: 1 (800) 255-5053
Relevant Info.: For families with children under 19 whose income exceeds the eligibility requirements for the SKIP insurance program.
MEDI-CAL PROGRAM, 201Georgia St.
Phone: 553-5019 (recorded info.)
Phone: 553-5787 (eligibility information)
Hours of Service: M-F, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM & 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Relevant Info.: Medical coverage for blind or disabled individuals; persons 65 & over; and, families with dependent children.
* Call for more information on eligibility.
NAACP, 301 Georgia Street, 3rd Floor
Phone: 554-4993
Hours of Service: M-F, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Relevant Info.: Provides scholarships and youth programs.
SALVATION ARMY, 630 Tuolumne St.
Phone: 643-8621
Contacts: Capt. Tom & Kim Stambaugh
Hours of Operation: M-F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Relevant Info:
Hot food distributed Wednesday 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (No verification needed)
SOLANO FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES, 421 Executive Ct. North, Suisun
Fairifield residents : 863-3950
Vallejo residents: 642-5148
Hours: T, 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM; M, W, Th, F, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM (Both Sites)
Relevant Info.: Referrals to licensed child care homes, centers/preschools
and exempt child care providers. Subsidized Child Care Programs, Child Care Food Program, Health & Safety Workshops, Lending Library and more.
SOLANO KIDS INSURANCE PROGRAM (SKIP)
http://skip.solanocoalition.org/
Phone: 1 (800) 978-SKIP (7547)
Relevant Info: Free or low cost health insurance for children. California now offers complete health insurance for children at an affordable price. Services include: Physician & hospital services; prescription services; dental & eye care; and, immunizations & check-ups.
VALLEJO NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSING SERVICE, 610 Lemon St.
Phone: 552-4663
Fax: 643-2143
Hours: M - F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(Non-Profit home loans for low to moderate income families)
* Call for more information
V.C.O.P. ( Vallejo Community Outreach Program), 111 Amador Street
Phone: 649-3419
Relevant Info: Supplements charitable organizations by helping victims of crime; homeless, stranded and/or hungry individuals; needed home repairs for the elderly; and, a children’s bicycle helmet program. Services can be accessed through any Vallejo Police Officer.
GENESIS HOUSE, 1149 Warren Ave
Phone: 557-3165 (24-hour hotline)
Relevant Info: Drug & alcohol treatment facility providing information & referrals.
GREATER VALLEJO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER
Relevant Info: Information and referrals for families with children 0-18, resources for all basic needs, parenting, employment, and family support. Also provides parenting education, home visitation, and parent involvement opportunities.
Greater Vallejo Site (Serving Downtown & Central Vallejo) 505 Santa Clara St., 3rd Floor (JFK Library) Phone: 648-5230 Fax: 648-5212 Hours: M - Th 9AM - 5PM (Closed Fridays) |
North Vallejo Site (Serving North Vallejo up to American Canyon) Loma Vista Elementary School, 146 Rainer Avenue, Rm. 43 ( Park Vista Child Center at Everest School) Phone: 553-7345 or 553-7346 Fax: 553-7347 Hours: Mon & Fri: by Appt. only, Tues. - Wed: 8AM-4PM, Thurs. 9AM-6PM |
Sereno Village Site
750 Sereno Dr. ( Serving Sereno Village residents & surrounding
Neighborhoods up to Marine World Parkway)
Phone: (707) 642-6999 or 642-6942
Fax: 642-6949
Hours: Mon - Wed: 9AM-6PM, Thurs & Fri: 12PM-8PM
SOLANO FAMILY & CHILDREN’S SERVICES, 421 Executive Ct, Fairfield, 94534
Fairfield residents: 863-3950
Vallejo residents: 642-5148
Hours: M, W - F 8:30 AM - 5 PM, Tuesdays 12 PM - 5 PM
Fax #: 863-3975
Contact: Kathy Lago
Relevant Info: Referrals to licensed child care homes; centers/preschools and exempt child care providers. Subsidized Child Care Programs, Child Care Food Program, Health & Safety Workshops, Lending Library and more.
SOUTHERN SOLANO ALCOHOL/DRUG COUNCIL
Phone: 643-2715 (24-hour referral and crisis line)
Fax: 643-8536
TTD: 643-0230
Relevant Info: Provides referrals & information regarding detoxification & recovery services.
St. VINCENT DE PAUL
Women’s resource center, 2823 Sonoma Blvd.
Phone: 556-9846
Hours of operation: M - Th 9 - 12 PM (Call for Appointment)
Relevant Info: Partial assistance with rent, PG&E, Water, etc.
VALLEJO HOUSING AUTHORITY, 200 Georgia Street
Phone: 648-4507
Hours: M - F, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Relevant Info: Section 8 certification; purchase, refinance & rehabilitation loans; non- buyer club classes; paint grants; rentals; and more.
CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION ( SOLANO COUNTY)
2750 N. Texas St. Suite 210, Fairfield, CA
Phone: 428-2080
M-F, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Relevant Info: Provides vocational evaluation, placement, and other services as necessary to enable a disabled individual to return to or obtain employment.
SOLANO EMPLOYMENT CONNECTION (SEC) , 1440 Marin St.
Phone: 648-4024
Office Hours: M-F, 8:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
Computer Lab Hours: M - F 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.
Relevant Info: Job service/unemployment insurance, temporary and permanent job referrals, priority to veterans. Phones are available to call potential employers and fax machines can be used to send resumes. Applicants must come in to file work applications. Assistance available for resume preparation. Disability insurance, calls can be made to (800) 843-3287. Must bring ID and Social Security Cards. Special programs for youth.
SEC/SOLANO WORKS/READY CENTER
Vallejo/Benicia READY Center Georgia Street Plaza 301 Georgia Street, Suite. #310 Phone: 643-8156 Fax #: 645-0862 |
Vacaville READY Center 1707 California Drive Phone #: 448-0748 Fax#: 455-1317 |
275 Beck Ave Fairfield READY Center 2460 Clay Bank Road, Bldg. #8 |
Maria Becerra-Hernandez Transition Services Program Manager Phone #: 399-4851 |
VALLEJO Y.E.S. INSTITUTE, 1140 Pitt School Rd. Suite B., Dixon, CA 95620
Phone: (707) 864-7259
Solano Community College Office: (707) 864-7259
Fax: 678-6877
Main Office: 693-2004
Contact Person: Deborah Daniels-Smith, Executive Director
Relevant Info: Youth Employment through Service is a division of the SUCCESS, Inc. of Solano County. The institute provides teens with the opportunity to build workplace competency skills through the performance of service to the Vallejo community during the summer.
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (WIB), 1440 Marin St.
Phone: 649-3604
M-F, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Relevant Info: Orientation; computer lab & training; job training & placement (if you meet the qualifications); employability workshops; resume & interview workshops; and, job development & assessment. Free services include: Faxing resumes and cover letters to potential employers; publishing resumes on the Internet; and more.
THE SUCCESS CENTER, 1055 Azuar Drive, Mare Island, Vallejo 94592
Phone #: 562-5673
Fax #: 562-5675
Relevant info: Provides basic life skill training, job development, employment assistance, resume writing/interviewing coaching, Clothes Closet for Success, and The Success Salon.