The San Mateo County Core Service Agencies provide free services to individuals and families with basic emergency and support
services. These FREE services are provided to individuals regardless of their immigration
status and are designed to stabilize their living situations. Services include food,
emergency housing assistance, emergency utility assistance, shelter and other basic
needs.
Financial Education and Literacy
SparkPoint is a one-stop financial coaching and education center where students and
community members access a full range of free services that lead towards financial
stability. Meet one-on-one with a financial coach, identify financial goals and establish
a timeline for completing their goals. Get Paid to learn how to manage your money.
Financial coaching is FREE to students and community members.
College of San Mateo – Fridays between 11am and 1pm
Skyline College – Wednesdays between 11am and 1pm
CalFresh – Money for Food:
Apply for CalFresh: Even if you don't qualify due to your immigration status, your children may qualify
if they are US citizens or have lawful status. Meet with a SparkPoint Financial Coach
to see if you or your family qualifies and to get help with applying.
Bay Area Legal Aid: They have a dedicated hotline for domestic violence survivors. Their website also
details how each county court is handling emergency protective orders (issued by police
after a phone call to a judge), temporary restraining orders and other family law
court matters such as custody.
For survivors of domestic violence ONLY (all Bay Area counties): 888-330-1940 (they have language line for those who need assistance in another language)
CORA: They provide crisis intervention through a 24-hour support hotline, family support,
and legal services for intimate partner abuse survivors.
