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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
Resources
Agency Director Memos
Board of Supervisors Letters
- Oppose the Rulemaking: Inadmissibility on Public Charge, December 7, 2018
- Oppose the Fee Waiver Eligibility Criteria to Form I-912, November 26, 2018
- Oppose the Detainment of Unaccompanied Minor Children, November 6, 2018
- Opposing the Expansion of Public Charge Definition, November 7, 2017
Public Charge

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Frequently Asked Questions
- SSA Public Charge FAQ, Jan. 30, 2020
Immigrant Resource Guide
Public Benefits and Services
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