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Provides free tax preparation to all taxpayers, regardless of age or income and checks for EITC qualifications. Earned Income (includes all taxable income and wages from working) and adjusted gross income (AGI) must each be less than: $59,899 ($66,819 married filing jointly) with three or more qualifying children $55,768 ($62,688 married filing jointly) with two qualifying children $49,084($56,004 married filing jointly) with one qualifying child $18,591 ($25,511 married filing jointly) with no qualifying children Tax Year 2024 Maximum Credit: $7,830 with three or more qualifying children $6,960 with two qualifying children $4,213 with one qualifying child $632 with no qualifying children

Offers an evidence-based long-term home visiting program that helps mothers with their first child. Due to the pandemic all visits are held online. Partners mothers with Public Health Nurses early in their pregnancy and offers two to four home visits per month that continue through her child’s second birthday. Public Health Nurses provide education to help women develop positive health behaviors during (and after) pregnancy, parenting education to support child health, development, and safety. Offer nursing assessments for early identification and monitoring of maternal and infant health status, encourages self-sufficiency by supporting parents attainment of their education and employment goals. Promotes supportive relationships among family and friends makes referrals to health and social service resources, in addition to care coordination with health and social service providers.

Provides free mental health services to active duty service members, National Guard and Reserve forces, and veterans who have separated or retired from any branch of military service. Serves family members and loved ones of those who have served in the military.

Assists individuals with disabilities obtain and retain employment and maximize their ability to live independently in their communities by providing vocational rehabilitation services to eligible individuals and ADA technical assistance. Collaborates with local county resources to provide information and referral services to assist individuals with disabilities live active, independent lives.

Supports individuals with ADHD by offering online webcasts, weekly e-newsletter, and online community for quetions and answers. Offers ADHD Helpline with Health Information Specialists who respond to public inquiries, via telephone or the website.

Provides telephone crisis counseling, grief counseling, suicide prevention services, including response to 800-273-TALK and 800-SUICIDE. Provides information and referral to community programs. Answers all after-hours calls to Contra Costa County Child Protective Services and Contra Costa County Adult Protective Services. Provides individual and group grief support and counseling to adults and children mourning the death of a loved one. Clients can call or text "HOPE" to 20121 to reach a crisis counselor 24 hours daily.

Provides pre-recorded information during a health crisis. Information on current health issues, symptoms and treatment are provided as well as information about what to do when the community warning sirens sound.

Maintains complete list of reuse and recycling options by material types including locations in Contra Costa County. Provides list of materials accepted in local curbside collection programs including e-waste and hazardous waste. Maintains thrift shop location information and items accepted in Contra Costa County. Website has extensive information.

Provides individuals with contact information to call centers worldwide for emotional & crisis support.

Provides referrals to private practicing lawyers in specific areas of the law, as well as local government, consumer, and public service agencies. Trained legal interviewers screen clients to determine the location and language requirements for the most convenient referral possible. If it is determined that a lawyer's advice is recommended, clients are scheduled for a thirty-minute consultation with the appropriate attorney in the area. If a legal consultation is not necessary, clients are referred to an appropriate organization or agency in the area. Clients having a fee dispute with their attorney, must contact the State Bar of California Mandatory Fee Arbitration Program.

Provides programs that promote the social and character development of boys and girls, age 6-18. Due to the current pandemic, all programming is available virtually by YouTube and Zoom. Provides tutoring available by Zoom.

Provides domestic violence helpline for domestic violence survivors, including South Asian women. Services include crisis counseling, safety planning, resource navigation and referral services, economic empowerment classes to develop leadership and professional skills, and support groups. Partners with Family Justice Center to provide virtual workshops. All services are provided within a culturally and linguistically appropriate framework (primarily South Asian languages)

Provides birthing people with comprehensive mental health support starting in pregnancy and through their baby's first year of life. Services include infant parent therapy, perinatal education, emotional support groups, and community events.

Provides a variety of programs for families with young children, age 0-5. Information on HMG playgroups and various activities available on website. Offers virtual and in-person parenting classes and workshops and online activities for families such as art, music and more. Clients can meet with a community resource specialist and socialize with other parents. Center offers Kinder Readiness classes, ages and stages questionnaire and virtual HMG playgroup.

Offers individual, group, family and parents therapy to human trafficking and sexual assault victims. Provides play therapy for children and counseling for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse.

Provides administration over all El Cerrito city parks and recreational activities, aquatic facilities and community centers. A variety of classes are available for children, teens, and adults including art classes, dance and exercise classes, martial arts, sports and summer camps. Accepts registration for older adult classes due to Senior Center being closed.

Provides free primary care coverage to adults living in Contra Costa County that do not qualify for other health insurance. Enrolled participants have access to preventative care services, free of charge, at either Brighter Beginnings, La Clinica de La Raza, or LifeLong Medical Care. There are no monthly premiums or copays.

Promotes and encourages work to enable families to become self-sufficient. Cash Aid recipients are eligible for the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Employment and Training Program. Recipients with children 13 and under may be eligible for child care assistance. Website has extensive information http://ehsd.org/benefits/calworks-welfare-to-work-program/

Provides oversight of county detention facilities, follow-up of felonies and crimes committed in the county, patrol services for unincorporated areas of the county, oversees the Office of Emergency Services, and other related services. Website has information and clients can report crimes online. 9-1-1 provides emergency response 24/7. The 24 hour dispatch numbers are directed to the Sheriff's Office and response is dispatched from the call center.

Provides local and national resources for the blind and vision impaired on assistive technology, services available, guide dog information, in-home care, support groups, Braille reading, and educational opportunities, online classes, and consultation. Provides literature about all aspects of blindness and visual impairment. Website has extensive information on blindness and vision loss with a special section just for seniors.

Provides free bags and sand for Orinda and Moraga residents at the following locations: Moraga Rancho Laguna Park parking lot (2101 Camino Pablo) Orinda Fire Station 43 - 20 Via Las Cruces, Orinda Fire Station 44 - 295 Orchard Road, Orinda

Addresses nutritional needs of seniors and serves as a wellness check with an opportunity for seniors to socialize. Offers health and wellness screenings, healthy meal, themed events and entertainment, seated exercise, social time, bilingual BINGO, take home groceries, and educational speakers. Food can be picked-up without attending Bingo.

Follows a national model for visiting therapy animal programs, the Pet Hug Pack. Program is comprised of teams of qualified pets and their volunteer handlers who provide visits to hospitals, care facilities and participate in education programs as well as outreach events.

Assists non-minor dependents make a successful transition to independence with a focus on work, educational development, housing arraignments, health awareness, independent living skills, and the development of permanent connections with family and services in the community.

Provides DNA testing for a variety of needs including: paternity tests, prenatal tests, immigration needs (relationship to sponsor relative), testing for death benefits (biological relationship), unmarried military with children for death benefit purposes , Social Security benefits (biological relationship testing), veterinary testing for breeding, and forensics testing. Person needing test is directed to a lab within 60 miles of their home to obtain DNA swab which is then mailed to testing center. There are labs in Central Contra Costa and other areas of Contra Costa County. Website gives details of pricing and result timing.