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It is never too late to reach your goal and continue your education. NOW Enrolling! Call today to get more information (760)312-6615

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Distributions happen once a month in locations throughout the county. If you need food assistance or know someone who does, please call the IV Food Bank at 760-370-0966. A Food Counselor will locate the site closest to where you or they live, work or learn.

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The Imperial Valley Food Bank distributes food throughout the Imperial Valley in two main ways: by providing food to agencies and churches that distribute food for their neighbors and by a direct service Mobile Food Pantry, operated by the IV Food Bank, that serves the areas of the Valley where there are not partner agencies.

The food we distribute is gathered from many sources. The principle source is the USDA Commodity program known as the Emergency Food Assistance Program (EFAP). We also rescue food from local farms, grocery stores, local distribution facilities, from food drives and whenever possible, we purchase food to fill the gaps in our food supply.

Distributions happen once a month in locations throughout the county. If you need food assistance or know someone who does, please call the IV Food Bank at 760-370-0966. A Food Counselor will locate the site closest to where you or they live, work or learn.

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The Imperial Valley Food Bank distributes food throughout the Imperial Valley in two main ways: by providing food to agencies and churches that distribute food for their neighbors and by a direct service Mobile Food Pantry, operated by the IV Food Bank, that serves the areas of the Valley where there are not partner agencies.

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Campesinos Unidos Inc.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a federally funded program that assists low-income households with utility assistance programs. HEAP assists clients who are in need of help in paying their electric or gas bill. ECIP F\T assists clients who are in crisis of having their electric or gas service disconnected or that their electric or gas has been disconnected. Call for assistance (760)344-4500

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Energy Department - Campesinos Unidos, Inc.

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Together with the Gas Company and San Diego Gas & Electric, Campesinos Unidos, Inc., provides Energy Savings Assistance Programs throughout Imperial, Riverside and San Diego Counties to provide energy-saving improvements to assist families conserve energy. These improvements are provided to eligible tenants and homeowners who are customers of these utility companies within their respective areas.

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Section 8 provides eligible households the opportunity to rent housing of their choice. Application for housing assistance. https://www.ivha.org/media/managed/housingforms/Housing_Application_English_.pdf

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Housing Programs

Public Housing

Public Housing units are owned and managed by IVHA. IVHA owns units located throughout Imperial County. Public Housing units vary in size and style, however they offer low rents based on the household income. Applications for public housing are subject to closure.

Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program

IVHA administers the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, a major federally funded program helping low income households afford decent, safe and sanitary housing. Section 8 provides eligible households the opportunity to rent housing of their choice in the private market. Housing Assistance Payments (HAP) are provided on behalf of the household each month to the landlord. The household is responsible for paying the difference between the contract rent charged by the landlord and the amount subsidized by IVHA. Applications for Section 8 are subject to closure.

Non Elderly Disabled Section 8

Applications for the Non Elderly Disabled Section 8 Program are accepted throughout the year. This program enables persons or families to receive rental assistance if they meet the program criteria. A person or family must first meet the definition of "disabled", be under the age of 62 and meet the necessary income restrictions.

Senior/Disabled Housing

Units for seniors and the disabled are located in Brawley and El Centro. These low rent units offer seniors and the disabled a comfortable living environment in peaceful and secure surroundings.

Housing Opportunities for Farm Workers

As agriculture is such a large part of the Imperial Valley economy, we believe our Farm Worker Housing units are extremely important to our farm worker families residing in Imperial County. These units were developed for farm worker income families with funding provided by agencies such as USDA Rural Development and the State of California's Housing & Community Development. Farm worker income families are offered the opportunity to reside in attractive communities with rents based on the family's income. Applications are being accepted for the following developments:

Sunset Garden Apartments - Heber

Tierra del Sol - El Centro

Casa de Anza - El Centro

Austin Thomas - Brawley

This institution is an equal opportunity employer and provider

Because the demand for affordable housing exceeds our housing stock, IVHA maintains a waiting list for all housing programs.

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Housing Programs - Imperial Valley Housing Authority

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Public Housing Public Housing units are owned and managed by IVHA. IVHA owns units located throughout Imperial County. Public Housing units vary in size and style, however they offer low rents based on the household income. Applications for public housing are subject to closure.

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Pediatricians are doctors who manage the health of your child, including physical, behavior, and mental health issues. They’re trained to diagnose and treat illnesses, from minor health problems to serious diseases.

Primary physicians have an education that gives them special skills to take care of their health. They graduated from medical school and completed a 3-year residency program.  https://icpmg.com/pediatrics/

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WomanHaven shelters are residencies with fully furnished rooms that are equipped to provide women, children, and men with assistance while working through the harmful effects of domestic violence, stalking and human trafficking. We have a confidential 24/7 crisis line where our specialized bilingual operators provide crisis intervention, support, and referrals. If you need assistance you can call or email: (760)353-6922 or info@womanhaven.org
https://womanhaven.org/programs

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Find a Dentist near you. Click on the page and find the dentist that fits your child's need.

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Tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. If left untreated, it can negatively affect a child's physical and social development, as well as his or her school performance.

Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover dental services, including check-ups, x-rays, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, fillings, and more.

Don't Have Dental Coverage?

Medicaid and CHIP offer free or low-cost health insurance for kids up to age 19. Parents, Medicaid might cover you, too. Select your state to find health insurance programs in your area to learn more or enroll today - or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW.

Dentist Locator

Use this Dentist Locator to find a dentist in your community who sees children and accepts Medicaid and CHIP.

Finding a dentist is easy:

1. Select your state from the drop-down menu.

2. Select your child's dental plan from the drop-down menu.

3. Enter a street address or zip code close to where you live or work.

4. Choose a distance from that street address or zip code that you wish to search within.

If you want to look for a specialty dentist, such as an oral surgeon or dentists who speak your language, expand the Additional Search Criteria and select options that fit your needs.

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Tooth decay is the most common preventable chronic disease among children in the United States. If left untreated, it can negatively affect a child's physical and social development, as well as his or her school performance. Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover dental services, including check-ups, x-rays, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, fillings, and more.

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Explore Careers and Seeking a Job look no further. Press on the link below and find a job near you:
https://www.careeronestop.org/Toolkit/Jobs/find-jobs-results.aspx?keyword=&persist=true&location=92243&radius=25&ajax=0

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Find an American Job Center in your local area.

Nearly 2,400 AJCs nationwide help people search for jobs, find training, and answer other employment related questions. COVID-19 update: Please note that a few AJCs are temporarily closed or shifted to virtual services; you will see a special note in red if we have information about closures or alternative services. If you need to file for unemployment insurance, please visit Unemployment Benefits Finder.

Nearly 2,400 AJCs nationwide help people search for jobs, find training, and answer other employment related questions.

Below is a list of the American Job Centers closest to your location.

Use the phone numbers or websites listed to contact any center; learn more by clicking on a center name. COVID-19 update: A few AJCs are temporarily closed or have moved to virtual services. You may see updates for individual centers below. Please call or email a center for the latest information on their current services.

Search in a different area by typing a new location into the box and clicking "Search."

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Find an American Job Center in your local area. Nearly 2,400 AJCs nationwide help people search for jobs, find training, and answer other employment related questions. COVID-19 update: Please note that a few AJCs are temporarily closed or shifted to virtual services; you will see a special note in red if we have information about closures or alternative services.

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Welcome to Benefits of California. See if you qualify for Medi-cal, Calfresh and CalWorks. Apply Today or see if you qualify

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Imperial County Office of Education-Alternative Payment Programs

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Imperial County Office of Education-Alternative Payment Programs

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The Alternative Payment  Program is a financial child care assistance program that serves low-income families who are employed, seeking employment, or participating in a job training or education program.
Parents who are incapacitated and families that are homeless may also be eligible.
Parents select the child care provider of their choice, which includes; licensed child care centers, licensed family child care homes or an unlicensed/exempt child care provider.
Call for Eligibility:
Phone: (760) 312-6442

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Imperial County Office of Education-Resource & Referral Programs

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Are you looking for a preschool program, childcare center, school age childcare or a licensed family childcare home?
Visit our Child Care Referral Program and get information 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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The Americas Job Center of California-Imperial County Workforce offers services to help you get the right job. The team is available to assists you in creating a resume, filling out applications and prepare you for an interview. Call Today!
Brawley 442-265-5376
Calexico 442-265-6192
El Centro 442-265-7579
Winterhaven 760-572-0222 Ext 2601

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Calfresh Apply Now. California Food Stamps (SNAP) Program

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Calfresh Apply Now. California Food Stamps (SNAP) Program

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Get money for food.
Official State of California CalFresh partner.
Apply now

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CalFresh

CalFresh is California's food stamps (SNAP) program.

CDSS

GetCalFresh is an authorized application assistance tool

Already started your application?

Were you affected by fires, power shut offs, or other disasters?

If you already get CalFresh benefits, you can request replacement benefits for food you lost here. If you don't already get CalFresh, learn more about Disaster CalFresh here.

What if I need help now?

If you need food now, you can find your local food bank.

How does it work?

What will I need?

You'll need to submit proof within 30 days of applying. In addition to these required documents, there may be other optional documents that could increase your benefit amount.

Benefit amounts have increased due to the pandemic.

Household size

Minimum benefit

1 person

$250

2 people

$450

3 people

$658

4 people

$835

5 people

$992

6 people

$1190

7 people

$1316

8 people

$1504

Each additional person

+$188

Benefit amounts are based on household size, income, and expenses. You might get benefits in two separate payments.

GetCalFresh works in every county in California

Alameda, Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, Contra Costa, Del Norte, El Dorado, Fresno, Glenn, Humboldt, Imperial, Inyo, Kern, Kings, Lake, Lassen, Los Angeles, Madera, Marin, Mariposa, Mendocino, Merced, Modoc, Mono, Monterey, Napa, Nevada, Orange, Placer, Plumas, Riverside, Sacramento, San Benito, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Francisco, San Joaquin, San Luis Obispo, San Mateo, Santa Barbara, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Solano, Sonoma, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tulare, Tuolumne, Ventura, Yolo, and Yuba

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Services are provided to children and adolescents with mental health disorders (ADHD, anxiety, depression, bipolar, etc.) Service are provided by qualified psychiatrist and clinic and mental health technicians. If you need services call at:
(442)265-7400

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Now Enrolling children 2 years to 5 years of age for preschool programs across Imperial County.

ICOE Early Care and Education Programs (ECEP) is the one stop shop for Child Care needs in Imperial County.
The California Department of Education/Early Education and Support Division alongside with the United States Department of Health and Human Services fund the ECEP department. The ECEP department has been operational since 1980 and is committed to families of the Imperial County in meeting their child care needs.

Early Care and Education Programs offers comprehensive child care and development services to Imperial County families. We help parents explore all of their child care options by providing free child care referrals and information on how to choose quality early education and child care services. ECEP also offers income eligible programs which provide child care financial assistance to low-income families who are employed, participating in job training or educational programs.

The ECEP department also provides workshops for child care providers on a number of childhood topics and assists with Trustline Registry - fingerprint clearance program for exempt (unlicensed) child care providers. As well as, provide information on the supply and demand of early education and child care services in Imperial County and statewide.
In addition, we operate subsidized early education State Preschool and Federal Head Start centers and home based programs throughout Imperial County.

Parents or providers needing information regarding child care in Imperial County may call or visit our friendly staff.

Main Office

Imperial County Office of Education
1398 Sperber Road
El Centro, CA 92243

Contact us

Michael Castillo
Senior Director, Early Care & Education Programs

Ernestina Hernandez
Administrative Assistant

Email: children@icoe.org
Phone: (760) 312-6431
Fax: (760) 312-6198

Online Child Care Referrals/ Referencias de Cuidado Infantil

Click on the button below to access our online database and find a preschool, child care center or family childcare home in Imperial County.

Oprima el boton que se encuentra abajo para poder accesar nuestra base de datos en linea que le ayudara a encontrar prescolar, centros de cuidado infantil u hogar de cuidado de niños en el Condado de Imperial.

Programs

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Find a location near you then call or visit their website to make an appointment
Link for local vaccines available:
https://www.vaccines.gov/results

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Find COVID‑19 vaccine locations near you

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Vaccines.gov helps you find clinics, pharmacies, and other locations that offer COVID‑19 vaccines in the United States.

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Career Education at Imperial Valley College

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Career Education at Imperial Valley College

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Register for classes. Prepare for your future career goals. Be ready for the job of your dreams. Apply at Imperial Valley College. Many career educational training opportunities.
https://www.imperial.edu/courses-and-programs/career-education/

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Career Education, formerly known as Career Technical Education, are majors you can study that give you all the benefits of an education at Imperial Valley College, but that also provide technical and occupational training that gets you ready for a job as soon as you graduate.

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Career Education - Academics - Imperial Valley College

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Career Education, formerly known as Career Technical Education, are majors you can study that give you all the benefits of an education at Imperial Valley College, but that also provide technical and occupational training that gets you ready for a job as soon as you graduate.

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Testing sites continue to be available in Imperial County. For list of additional test sites click the link below: https://lhi.care/covidtesting

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Please note the Imperial County Public Health Department will be closed to all walk-in services for the public. Department staff will be available to provide assistance by phone to members of the community who have questions related to any of the Department's essential services.

Phone assistance will be available Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. The office will be closed for lunch from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm. This shall remain in effect until further notice.

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Please note the Imperial County Public Health Department will be closed to all walk-in services for the public. Department staff will be available to provide assistance by phone to members of the community who have questions related to any of the Department's essential services.