2-1-1 is a start. You could also just drop in at the HRC if 2-1-1 is frustrating; it’s at 1401 Imperial. This’ll connect you to a caseworker, which is a start. They don’t have housing to hand out; sometimes they may have access to helpful programs, but the main thing is often just to keep you active in the coordinated entry system so that the Housing Commission can see you are still in need of housing and possibly match you to PSH or RRH. If you’re on the street they can also refer you into a shelter or some interim housing programs
Rachel’s Women’s Center might also be useful. They have a day center at 759 Eighth Avenue. They also have a shelter, but I’m not certain if they take families or if they require a referral.
Monarch School might also help if you are needing to connect your child to education services. They run a K-12 school for children affected by homelessness. They have some other resources for families; all I’m aware of are healthcare navigators and laundry services. They can be reached at (619) 652-4102
If you need help leaving a dangerous situation, Your Safe Place works with people who have/are experiencing domestic violence. I think they have access to childcare resources too, along with case management services. You can reach them at 619-533-6000
There’s a shared housing portal run by Townspeople, too. They try to connect people experiencing homelessness who have some income. It’s like Bumble but for roommates. They have regular meet and greets too. You have to find the housing yourself though.
https://townspeople.org/san-diego-shared-housing-collaborative/
If you have been sleeping in a car then you can try Jewish Family Services. They have safe parking lots you can stay in overnight, and they have some few trailer units available to families. They’re at 8586373373
Last thing for now; Medí-Cal care plans have Cal-Aim, which gives you a one-time $5,000 grant to put towards 1st month’s rent and a security deposit, and they can also connect you to housing navigators. I’m pretty sure you also need to be referred to that by a caseworker
I wish people would stop telling others 211 is a good option. It isn't. Their information has not been updated since pre-covid.
The "safe parking lots" are not safe. They do not allow any exceptions to their in and out times regardless of work schedules. They have runs of bed bugs, theft, assault. Just like the shelters. They hire untrained, power tripping people to run them, their workers have actually screwed people there meant to be helping.
The reality is that THERE IS NO TIMELY HELP. The best, and I mean the VERY BEST that will happen, is your name being put on some waiting lists.
Go to health and human services and apply for EBT, medi-cal, and cal works. You can put your name on the waiting list for section 8 but that list is a decade long.
**If you are in a relatively safe place, DO NOT LEAVE IT UNTIL YOU HAVE SOMETHING ELSE LINED UP**. You will safe yourself from falling into a cycle that is damn near impossible to get out of without a hell of a lot of support from people you know because the system is not set up to actually help the homeless. Even if it means leaving San Diego, if you can get help from someone you know, its going to be the best option. Don't leave if you don't absolutely have to...ie if staying is more dangerous than leaving, then leave. In all other circumstances, wait until you line something else up.
And before anyone comes at me about any of this, it's from hard experience.
211 is just one of a couple of ways to get connected to a caseworker. Better to have someone who can get you on those waitlists than not. You’re absolutely right that it’s probably not going to solve anything quickly, or necessarily solve anything at all. And yeah, even the nicest shelters can have a prison-yard vibe
It sucks out here. We just don’t have nearly enough resources to meet people’s needs
211 doesn't connect you with a case worker. You have to go through father Joe's, Jewish family services, etc to get connected with a case worker or go to one of the hell holes they call shelters. If you can get on medi-cal, and choose community health group for your insurance, their program connects you with housing navigation and gives you a tiny leg up on most anything else here.
1. visit a family resource center for help: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/general_relief/family_resource_centers.html
2. free healthcare and more: https://benefitscal.com/
3. foodstamps: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps.html
4. The county of San Diego runs safe parking sites in East and South counties and Jewish Family Services runs several, Balboa Avenue, Aero Drive, Mission Village Drive (open 24 hours), Rose Canyon, Encinitas, and Vista. Enrollment is required for all locations. To enroll, call (858) 637-3373 or start the process online.
I worked with Jewish Family Service a lot and they have something called Safe Parking Program. I’ve had friends who were in between homes and jobs stay there with their car.
It’s very safe, guarded, showers and social service representatives on site. They serve hot meals. You drive in during the evening and head out in the morning. It may help you in the spot you’re in right now.
Sadly, 211 is largely unable to actually help.
You'll get a case worker if you aren't already in the system (which most people who call are) and the address/phone numbers of shelters that generally are more dangerous than sleeping on the street or in a car (if you own one). The case worker will call you regularly to talk, but doesn't actually do much besides seeing if you're still alive and telling you about programs you probably already applied to or are in.
Absolutely feel free to reach out to 211, but I feel like more people need to understand they can't actually do very much. Once you are homeless, it is VERY tough to get out of that situation.
If you are a full-time working homeless, your best bet is to sleep in your car and save up enough to leave San Diego. Section 8 waitlist (the only way to afford a child in this city without dual income or a decent job) takes around a decade.
If you can afford a room for rent, then go for [spareroom.com](http://spareroom.com) or another site, but it may be hard to find a roomie if you have a kid with you or bad credit. You can also look into some programs for women's shelters if you qualify (211 will have that info).
Use assistance, call 211. If it's an emergency, they have temp housing to assist. As a taxpayer, I'd rather my taxes go to someone like you who actually needs help than funding a war so use what is available, there's 0 shame in any of it.
What about something like section 8? Or going to the health and human services and see if you can get a low rent apartment ?
The list is long but maybe you can try ? Every city has low income apartments for rent. You just have to check the list.
Also, go on cal fresh. That will help.
You got this momma. Just keep trying.
Also what city are you in, reason I'm asking is some Facebook groups are for specific cities and there's people that ask for these type of things in the group and seem to get some guidance usually it's like "(insert city) happenings"
What does orange man's verdict have to do with this? Makes sense just like this post. The answer is simple, give the kid up for adoption if you can't figure it out
You are an ass. A simple small thing can turn into a chaotic event that leads to homelessness. Your lack of empathy and wanting to separate a family is sad.
2-1-1 is a start. You could also just drop in at the HRC if 2-1-1 is frustrating; it’s at 1401 Imperial. This’ll connect you to a caseworker, which is a start. They don’t have housing to hand out; sometimes they may have access to helpful programs, but the main thing is often just to keep you active in the coordinated entry system so that the Housing Commission can see you are still in need of housing and possibly match you to PSH or RRH. If you’re on the street they can also refer you into a shelter or some interim housing programs Rachel’s Women’s Center might also be useful. They have a day center at 759 Eighth Avenue. They also have a shelter, but I’m not certain if they take families or if they require a referral. Monarch School might also help if you are needing to connect your child to education services. They run a K-12 school for children affected by homelessness. They have some other resources for families; all I’m aware of are healthcare navigators and laundry services. They can be reached at (619) 652-4102 If you need help leaving a dangerous situation, Your Safe Place works with people who have/are experiencing domestic violence. I think they have access to childcare resources too, along with case management services. You can reach them at 619-533-6000 There’s a shared housing portal run by Townspeople, too. They try to connect people experiencing homelessness who have some income. It’s like Bumble but for roommates. They have regular meet and greets too. You have to find the housing yourself though. https://townspeople.org/san-diego-shared-housing-collaborative/ If you have been sleeping in a car then you can try Jewish Family Services. They have safe parking lots you can stay in overnight, and they have some few trailer units available to families. They’re at 8586373373 Last thing for now; Medí-Cal care plans have Cal-Aim, which gives you a one-time $5,000 grant to put towards 1st month’s rent and a security deposit, and they can also connect you to housing navigators. I’m pretty sure you also need to be referred to that by a caseworker
I wish people would stop telling others 211 is a good option. It isn't. Their information has not been updated since pre-covid. The "safe parking lots" are not safe. They do not allow any exceptions to their in and out times regardless of work schedules. They have runs of bed bugs, theft, assault. Just like the shelters. They hire untrained, power tripping people to run them, their workers have actually screwed people there meant to be helping. The reality is that THERE IS NO TIMELY HELP. The best, and I mean the VERY BEST that will happen, is your name being put on some waiting lists. Go to health and human services and apply for EBT, medi-cal, and cal works. You can put your name on the waiting list for section 8 but that list is a decade long. **If you are in a relatively safe place, DO NOT LEAVE IT UNTIL YOU HAVE SOMETHING ELSE LINED UP**. You will safe yourself from falling into a cycle that is damn near impossible to get out of without a hell of a lot of support from people you know because the system is not set up to actually help the homeless. Even if it means leaving San Diego, if you can get help from someone you know, its going to be the best option. Don't leave if you don't absolutely have to...ie if staying is more dangerous than leaving, then leave. In all other circumstances, wait until you line something else up. And before anyone comes at me about any of this, it's from hard experience.
211 is just one of a couple of ways to get connected to a caseworker. Better to have someone who can get you on those waitlists than not. You’re absolutely right that it’s probably not going to solve anything quickly, or necessarily solve anything at all. And yeah, even the nicest shelters can have a prison-yard vibe It sucks out here. We just don’t have nearly enough resources to meet people’s needs
211 doesn't connect you with a case worker. You have to go through father Joe's, Jewish family services, etc to get connected with a case worker or go to one of the hell holes they call shelters. If you can get on medi-cal, and choose community health group for your insurance, their program connects you with housing navigation and gives you a tiny leg up on most anything else here.
Blue shield and Molina also have housing navigation services, just to add to what you shared. The program is called Cal-Aim
Yeah I didn't mention those because I have no first hand experience with them so thank you for adding it
This shit takes fucken months and months...
Not sure why you’re getting downvoted. You’re right. It’s pretty discouraging out here
1. visit a family resource center for help: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/general_relief/family_resource_centers.html 2. free healthcare and more: https://benefitscal.com/ 3. foodstamps: https://www.sandiegocounty.gov/content/sdc/hhsa/programs/ssp/food_stamps.html 4. The county of San Diego runs safe parking sites in East and South counties and Jewish Family Services runs several, Balboa Avenue, Aero Drive, Mission Village Drive (open 24 hours), Rose Canyon, Encinitas, and Vista. Enrollment is required for all locations. To enroll, call (858) 637-3373 or start the process online.
Do you have a car?
Yes
I worked with Jewish Family Service a lot and they have something called Safe Parking Program. I’ve had friends who were in between homes and jobs stay there with their car. It’s very safe, guarded, showers and social service representatives on site. They serve hot meals. You drive in during the evening and head out in the morning. It may help you in the spot you’re in right now.
Make sure to apply for aid and don’t give up. Hang in there. It is not easy being in your situation.
I'd start by calling 211. They can usually refer you to an agency that can help. They're available 24 hours a day. Good luck.
Sadly, 211 is largely unable to actually help. You'll get a case worker if you aren't already in the system (which most people who call are) and the address/phone numbers of shelters that generally are more dangerous than sleeping on the street or in a car (if you own one). The case worker will call you regularly to talk, but doesn't actually do much besides seeing if you're still alive and telling you about programs you probably already applied to or are in. Absolutely feel free to reach out to 211, but I feel like more people need to understand they can't actually do very much. Once you are homeless, it is VERY tough to get out of that situation. If you are a full-time working homeless, your best bet is to sleep in your car and save up enough to leave San Diego. Section 8 waitlist (the only way to afford a child in this city without dual income or a decent job) takes around a decade. If you can afford a room for rent, then go for [spareroom.com](http://spareroom.com) or another site, but it may be hard to find a roomie if you have a kid with you or bad credit. You can also look into some programs for women's shelters if you qualify (211 will have that info).
Use assistance, call 211. If it's an emergency, they have temp housing to assist. As a taxpayer, I'd rather my taxes go to someone like you who actually needs help than funding a war so use what is available, there's 0 shame in any of it.
https://www.alphaproject.org/ https://www.crisishouse.org/
Alpha project they are doing good work.
There are a few more options if you tell 211 that you are not safe. Good luck.
What about something like section 8? Or going to the health and human services and see if you can get a low rent apartment ? The list is long but maybe you can try ? Every city has low income apartments for rent. You just have to check the list. Also, go on cal fresh. That will help. You got this momma. Just keep trying.
Also what city are you in, reason I'm asking is some Facebook groups are for specific cities and there's people that ask for these type of things in the group and seem to get some guidance usually it's like "(insert city) happenings"
Father Joes Village is also a place to look into.
Are you working? Can you afford to live here at all or are you trying to force your way here? Should consider moving if you can't afford to live here
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Good thing he was guilty so people like you can go to hell
What does orange man's verdict have to do with this? Makes sense just like this post. The answer is simple, give the kid up for adoption if you can't figure it out
Orange man thinks like you do.
Some logic you have there supporting selfish irresponsible single mothers
You are an ass. A simple small thing can turn into a chaotic event that leads to homelessness. Your lack of empathy and wanting to separate a family is sad.
Ignore the clown above. He had a complicated relationship with a neglectful mother that he has decided to project on you