Benefits
Reentry Resource Center (RRC) Social Services (SSA)
Speedy access to Public Benefits for individuals recently released from custody. The SSA Office at the RRC provides Financial Assistance (CalWORKs, General Assistance, Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants), Food Assistance (CalFresh Food) and Health Coverage (Medi-Cal) that can be essential for a streamlined and successful reentry.
Eligibility and Referral Process
Anyone can use the RRC’s Social Services Office.
Contact / Address
Call 408-792-1880 and leave a message. Someone will return your call.
Reentry Resource Center
151 W. Mission St
San Jose, CA 95110
For Information About Public Benefits Available Visit: County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency
Social Services Agency
Help Buying Groceries (CalFresh Food)
Help Buying Groceries (CalFresh Food)
CalFresh Food is a nutrition program for California residents with low income to increases their food budget. It allows people to buy healthy food at most stores, such as food outlets, grocery stores, farmers markets and some restaurants.
Eligibility and Referral Process
Help Buying Groceries (CalFresh Food)
Contacts
Ways to Apply
CalWORKs
CalWORKs is a program that helps eligible families become self-supporting through temporary cash aid and assistance in finding and keeping jobs (CWES).
Eligibility and Referral Process
For basic eligibility requirements visit:
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/ssa/financial-assistance/Pages/calworks-program.aspx
CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES) Program
Eligibility and Referral Process
Must be a CalWORKs Recipient or be employed and have received CalWORKs cash aid in the last 12 months. Referred by eligibility worker.
Contact / Address
https://www.sccgov.org/sites/ssa/financial-assistance/Pages/calworks-program.aspx
CalFresh (Food Assistance)
The CalFresh Program helps single people and families with little or no income buy food. In Santa Clara County, people authorized to receive CalFresh benefits can buy food by using a plastic card at a grocery store or other authorized location.
Eligibility and Referral Process
For income requirements visit: https://www.sccgov.org/sites/ssa/food-assistance/calfresh-food
Medi-Cal (Medical)
Health insurance coverage for low-income families.
Eligibility and Referral Process
Depending on income levels, individuals can receive free Medi-Cal or share the cost of Medi-Cal. Apply in-person or online at https://socialservices.sccgov.org/health-coverage
Contact / Address
Assistance Application Center: 1867 Senter Road San Jose, CA 95110
South County District: 379 Tomkins Court Gilroy, CA 95020
North County Office: 1330 W. Middlefield Road Mountain View, CA 94043