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Immigrant Services and Resources
Immigrant Services and Resources helps immigrants, asylees, refugees and service providers connect to resources, opportunities, and more.
AGENCY
Immigrant Services and Resources
Immigrant Services and Resources helps immigrants, asylees, refugees and service providers connect to resources, opportunities, and more.
About this resource
San Francisco Immigrant Services and Resources is an inter-agency partnership between the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Department of Public Health, Human Services Agency and the Mayor’s Office on Housing and Community Development to share immigrant resources in San Francisco.Find free to low-cost immigration legal help in San Francisco
San Francisco Human Services Agency supports with food, health care, financial, employment, child care, and protective services.
The Newcomers Health Program provides special health exams and support services to new refugees.
Newcomers Health Program
The Newcomers Health Program serves refugees, asylees, victims of trafficking, and other humanitarian immigrants living in San Francisco, San Mateo, and Marin counties.Learn moreResources
Immigration legal help
Find free or low-cost immigration legal services in your own language.
Providing free, high quality citizenship services to San Francisco.
A court-based legal education program for non-detained noncitizens in immigration court proceedings.
Free phone consultations for the immigrant community with the the Attorney of the Day program.
Immigration legal services for LGBTQ immigrants applying for asylum.
Health
Affordable health care for uninsured San Francisco residents.
Low-income Californians are eligible for full Medi-Cal, regardless of age, assets, or immigration status.
Nurse advise hotline if you don’t have health care, or you have Medi-Cal but don’t have a regular doctor.
Housing and shelter
HSH offers services for people experiencing and at risk of homelessness.
Adults without minor children who are experiencing homelessness can contact one of the Access Points.
Shelters for people under 18. Phones are answered 24/7.
Visit a Drop-in Center for food or other services, like a shower or medical assistance.
San Francisco's affordable housing portal.
Food
Many immigrants are eligible for CalFresh food benefits. Learn about eligibility requirements for immigrants.
Community partners and other organizations provide free meals and groceries to San Franciscans in need.
Multilingual tool to help locate weekly free groceries, monthly food boxes for seniors, and more.
Free daily meal service with no eligibility requirements.
Free daily meal service at St. Anthony's Dining Room.
Weekly distribution of healthy grocery boxes for families.
Financial and cash assistance
Temporary cash assistance, food, and health care coverage to refugees who do not qualify for other cash aid.
CAAP provides cash assistance to low-income adults and qualifying immigrants and refugees.
Identification
Information from the CA DMV (California Department of Motor Vehicles) on ID cards, including free ID cards for those experiencing homelessness
Consulates can help with issuing passports and other documents or information.
English language learning
City College of San Francisco offers free noncredit English as a Second Language (ESL) classes.
The Refugee Cash Assistance Program at Arriba Juntos offers refugees and asylees English language classes.
Adult English Language Learners who live in San Francisco can improve their skills with the help of a tutor.
Free online English classes and applications for immigrants and refugees.
Child care and family
Learn more about the WIC program
San Francisco Unified School District school enrollment guides are available in several languages.
The San Francisco Diaper Bank distributes free diapers to eligible families with children under 3 years old.
Family resource center in San Francisco that empowers homeless and low-income families.
Programs to help families with paying for early care and education in San Francisco.
RISE-SF supports immigrant and refugee students in the San Francisco Unified School District.
Economic and workforce development
Provides temporary assistance to families and expectant mothers for employment, housing, and education.
Worker-led manual labor collectives that ensure fair wages and training opportunities
Immigrant worker-run cleaning collective providing dignified work and a living wage
The DreamSF Fellowship program is a paid leadership and civic engagement program for immigrant youth.
Professional services cooperative owned by immigrant member-owners, regardless of immigration status.
Help for immigrants and refugees to navigate the U.S. professional job market and gain in-demand skills.
Transportation
Low and moderate income seniors aged 65 and up are eligible for free access to Muni services.
Free Muni is available to all youth 18 years and younger. Registration not required.
The Lifeline Pass is a Muni-only monthly pass for customers on a limited income.
Know your rights
Community coalitions
SFILEN provides free immigrant legal assistance and community education to low-income immigrants.
Attorneys and advocates help clients present their cases at immigration court or immigration agencies.
The SF LAN is a coalition of 7 community-based organizations providing education on language access.
Other resources
The Immigrant Rights Commission guides the City on issues and policies related to immigrants in San Francisco.
Free education, family engagement, and community leadership programs for refugees in the Bay Area.
Information, resources and support for undocumented people.
Digital hub for accessible information for the undocumented immigrant community.
Holistic support for refugees looking to rebuild their lives in the Bay Area.
Directory of community resources based on service type.
State and regional resources
Collection of Santa Clara County agencies supporting refugee resettlement and immigrant inclusion.
Support for immigrants in Santa Clara County.
Coalition of over 30 agencies serving refugees, asylees, and immigrants in the San Francisco East Bay.
Social services for all people and families living in Alameda County, regardless of immigration status.
Support for immigrants in San Mateo County.
California Department of Social Services, Refugee Programs Bureau.
California Department of Public Health, Office of Refugee Health.
About
San Francisco Immigrant Resources and Services is an inter-agency partnership between the Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs, Department of Public Health, Human Services Agency and the Mayor’s Office on Housing and Community Development.
Contact information
Office of Civic Engagement and Immigrant Affairs
civic.engagement@sfgov.org