Immigration Resources

"As an Agency, we remain committed to and supportive of access to services of all individuals and families living in Alameda County, including immigrants."

~ Lori A. Cox
Social Services Agency, Director

Did you know?

In Alameda County

31% of county residents are foreign born
43% speak a language other than english at home
1 in 2 children have a foreign-born parent

Important to Remember

Rules and regulations for California's public assistance eligibility for benefits and services have not changed.

Information given to SSA is confidential and only used to determine eligibility for benefits. The federal government does not have access the Agency's systems for immigration enforcement action.

SSA encourages individuals and families to seek advice from reputable non-profit immigration service providers including but not limited to the following referrals:
- Asian Pacific Islander Legal Outreach (510) 251-2846
- Bay Area Legal Aid (800) 551-5554
- Catholic Charities of the East Bay (510) 768-3100
- Centro Legal De La Raza (510) 437-1554
- East Bay Community Law Center (510) 548-4040
- International Institute of the East Bay (510) 451-2846