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Could You Qualify for Public Benefits?
Our LIBRE community partners provide free public benefits enrollment assistance to eligible individuals and families who live in San Mateo County. Our trained assistors can help you understand your options, apply for or renew benefits, and navigate the following programs: |
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Health Insurance ✸ Medi-Cal Food Program ✸ CalFresh |
Financial Assistance ✸ General Assistance (GA) ✸ CalWorks |
Learn More About Your Options
Public benefit programs have different eligibility requirements and provide different types of assistance. Explore each program below to learn more.
CalFresh (Food Assistance) |
Medi-Cal (Health Coverage) |
CalWORKs (Cash Assistance for Families) |
General Assistance (GA) Cash Assistance |
Need Help with Public Benefits?
Here's How to Get Started!
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Tell Us How We Can Help
Complete our Benefits Inquiry Form so we can learn more about the assistance you need. |
Gather Your Documents
What you need will depend on the benefit program and your household. Don’t worry if you’re not sure what to bring, we’ll help you prepare. |
Connect With an Assesor
Meet with a trained Benefits Assesor who can help you understand the application process and your next steps. |
Documents You May Need:
🪪 Identification |
ID, driver's license, birth certificate, or other identification |
💵 Income |
Recent paystubs or other proof of income |
🏠 Housing |
Rental agreement, rent receipt, or proof of housing costs |
💡 Utilities |
PG&E, water, phone, or other household bills |
👨👩👧 Children & Household |
Birth certificates and Social Security information for household members applying for benefits |
🚗 Vehicle |
Current vehicle registration, if the vehicle is in your name |
🏥 Medical Expenses |
Unpaid medical bills from the past three months, if applicable |
Missing a Document? You May Still Have Options.
no paystubs?
If you are working but do not receive paystubs, you may be asked to provide a signed letter from your employer or supervisor verifying your income and employment information.
No Rental Agreement?
If you do not have a rental agreement or lease, you may be able to provide a signed letter from your landlord verifying your rent.
Applying for Your Child?
If you are applying for benefits for your U.S.-citizen child, bring your child's birth certificate and Social Security information.
Have Unpaid Medical Bills?
If you have unpaid medical bills from the past three months, bring the bills with you. They may be relevant depending on the program and your circumstances.
Have questions or need help getting started?
Complete our Benefits Inquiry Form. This is the fastest way to submit an inquiry and connect with benefits assistance.
Complete our Benefits Inquiry Form. This is the fastest way to submit an inquiry and connect with benefits assistance.
Meet LIBRE's Benefits Assistor
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Samantha Rodriguez
Project Coordinator / Benefits Assistor Monday · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM 📍 Fair Oaks Community Center 2600 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063 Wednesday · 9:00 AM–5:00 PM 💻 Virtual Assistance Friday · 9:00 AM–12:00 PM 📍 Fair Oaks Community Center 2600 Middlefield Rd, Redwood City, CA 94063 Call/Text: (650) 597-3005 Languages: English & Spanish |
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Our trained assistors can help you apply for or renew benefits and answer questions about the programs listed above. For legal assistance with a public benefits issue, contact the Legal Aid Society of San Mateo County at (650) 517-8936
Ready to apply?
Contact one of our three assistor locations to get started.
Ready to apply?
Contact one of our three assistor locations to get started.
Assistor Locations
