Working with local LIBRE partners, Nuestra Casa helps families achieve stability by making sure their basic needs are met.

You may be eligible for benefits and resources that can help you and your family. This video explains more information.

LIBRE—Linking Immigrants to Benefits, Resources & Education—was born out of the need to help immigrant families achieve stability. Many immigrants do not apply for government benefits because they are concerned about the public charge rule affecting their immigration options. LIBRE’s partner organizations help our immigrant community navigate these concerns, educate them about safety net services available, and link them to specific agencies in their communities to assist them with the enrollment process.

Nuestra Casa’s Promotoras work hard to educate and engage families who have questions about benefits. Our Promotoras then refer families to our partners for more direct support. 

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How LIBRE Can Help You & Your Family


Get Help Applying for Benefits

As one of LIBRE’s assistor sites, Nuestra Casa can help families and individuals apply for public benefits. Contact us at (650) 330-7472 for help applying for Medi-Cal and CalFresh/Food Stamps. We can refer you to other organizations for legal assistance and to apply for other benefits like CalWORKs, CAPI, Unemployment, State Disability, and Social Security. We can help you determine if you meet all of the eligibility requirements and help you apply, but Nuestra Casa does not provide legal advice or representation. Click here for more information.

Get Immigration Representation & Assistance

LIBRE also provides limited immigration representation and assistance, including consultations and assistance with VAWA, U VISA, and SIJS for children under 21 who qualify. Legal Aid of San Mateo County is our lead partner for this initiative. A designated LIBRE attorney can be reached if community members have legal questions regarding their benefits. Call (650) 517-8936 to schedule an appointment.

Find Out if Public Charge Affects You

Public charge is a rule that immigration can use to deny an application for permanent residence (green card) or certain other visas if the applicant is likely to depend on certain government programs in the future. The public charge test only looks at certain benefits that the applicant receives. Visit www.keepyourbenefits.org and click “Use the Guide” to see if public benefits could affect different benefit options. For more information and contact information for organizations that can help: ENGLISH SPANISH

Renew DACA

Immigration is now accepting DACA renewals. Because courts could make further changes, our LIBRE partner organizations recommend consulting a trusted immigration provider for the latest updates before applying. See attached list of nonprofit immigration legal services agencies: ENGLISH SPANISH