what is libre?

​LIBRE is a multi-agency collaborative that serves San Mateo County immigrant communities housed at the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County.  Many immigrants do not apply for government benefits because they think receiving benefits will affect their immigration options, or expose their family to negative consequences.  LIBRE aims to educate our immigrant community about the different safety net services available, link them to specific agencies in their communities that can assist them with the enrollment process, and provide accurate information concerning their immigration options.

vision

• Inform low-income San Mateo County immigrant families and individuals about safety net services that they can legally obtain;
• Dispel misunderstandings about the impact on their immigration status of receiving benefits;
• Provide legal services to ensure that the benefits are actually obtained, and
• Increase the community's capacity to help immigrants access safety net benefits. 

libre partners

LIBRE is a collaborative project comprised of trusted community partners including the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County, Redwood City 2020, Nuestra Casa, Coastside Hope, the Redwood City Community Schools, and the San Mateo County Human Services Agency. We work with three assistor locations - JobTrain in Menlo Park, Coastside Hope in El Granada and the Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City - to provide holistic client services. ​

services

We believe that every resident in San Mateo County should have equitable access and information on public benefits and immigration, regardless of immigration status. LIBRE has partnered with three San Mateo County organizations to provide free public benefits enrollment and free public benefits and immigration legal assistance to meet this goal. 

Please visit our Public Benefits and Immigration tabs to learn more about our services.

LIBRE English

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