Overview
This section provides information on resources for immigrants, undocumented immigrants and DACA recipients. Expertise is provided by William Martinez, PhD; Samantha Schilf, Elena Fromer and the Cope Program.
San Francisco
- Catholic Charities: Located in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin – Provides assistance and programs for all ages in immigration, housing, and more.
- City and County of San Francisco – Immigrant Support: Website provides immigration legal resources.
- Everyone Belongs Here – Resource hub for healthcare professionals supporting immigrant families, offering information on immigration policy, its health impacts, and best practices in care.
- Immigrants Rising: Assists with educational access and opportunities for undocumented people.
- San Francisco Rapid Response Network: A system implemented to report ICE activity. They are offering accompaniment only for those going to criminal court hearings. Hotline number: (415) 200-1548.
- SF Human Services Agency: Immigrants can get free help applying for public benefits and legal assistance from community organizations in SF.
- UCSF Undocumented Student Support Services: A resource for UCSF undocumented community including current and prospective students, faculty, staff and documented allies.
East Bay
- Catholic Charities East Bay:Provides assistance and programs for all ages in immigration, housing, and more.
- East Bay Community Law Center: Provides a full range of legal services to immigrants and their families.
- East Bay Sanctuary Covenant (EBSC): EBSC provides legal services, community organizing, and transformative education to support low-income immigrants and people fleeing violence and persecution.
North Bay
- Canal Alliance - A nonprofit organization providing resources to immigrant community in Marin County
- Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA): IIBA provides immigration legal services and citizenship classes.
- UndocuFund: Sonoma County’s natural disaster relief resource for undocumented members.
California
- California Collaborative for Immigration Justice (CCIJ) - California Rapid Response Networks.
- Immigration Advocates Network - Search tool to obtain immigration legal services providers by state, county, or detention facility. Only nonprofit organizations that provide free or low-cost immigration legal services are included in this directory.
- Legal Aid at Work: Free legal services and programs that advocate for employment laws and systems that empower low-income workers and marginalized communities.
- Pro Bono Legal Service - A nationwide list of pro bono legal services.
- Resources for immigrant communities: Includes general information, legal assistance, and more.
Resources for DACA recipients
- Immigration Legal Resource Center (ILRC) - Resources on this page includes program updates and information on how the changes in policy impact DACA recipients.
- US Citizenship and Immigration Services - Forms and instructions for those who have DACA are located on this website
- United We Dream - United We Dream is the largest immigrant youth-led network in the U.S., advocating for immigrant rights, providing support and resources, and pushing for policies that ensure justice and dignity for all immigrants.
- American Immigration Lawyer Association (AILA) - Provides list of immigration attorneys who specialize in DACA cases
- Mental Health America - General mental health resources for DACA recipients
- National Immigration Project - Provides legal information and updates on latest DACA ruling and advocacy work
- SF Immigrant Support: List of organizations that help DACA recipients apply for renewals.
This content is intended as general information and does not constitute legal advice. Please consult qualified legal counsel regarding your specific circumstances.