California’s system of developmental disability services is an entitlement for ALL eligible Californians with intellectual or developmental disabilities, regardless of who they are. We take very seriously our obligation to follow state and federal laws that protect your information and limit when and how it can be shared. Your privacy and safety are important to us. We are here to help you navigate available resources and understand your rights. The information and services listed below are provided by trusted organizations.
Resources From the California Department of Social Services
- Immigration Services Funding Grantee Referral List: DDS funds qualified nonprofits to provide immigration legal services free of charge in the following categories: (1) Application Assistance – Naturalization; (2) DACA (3) Immigration Remedies; (5) Education and Outreach.
- Youth Legal Services Funding Primary Grantee Contact List: DDS funds qualified non-profits to provide free legal services to Unaccompanied Undocumented Minors (UUM) and Immigrant Youth (IY). The following organizations provide Youth Legal Services (YLS).
- California Department of Social Services Removal Defense Program Primary Grantee Contact List: DDS funds qualified nonprofits to provide Removal Defense (RD) services free of charge. This program is administered by the Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC).
Know Your Rights & Protect Yourself
Resources for California’s Immigrant Communities
- Resources for California’s Immigrant Communities | State of California – Dept. of Justice – Office of the Attorney General – https://oag.ca.gov/immigrant/resources
- Immigrant Legal Resource Center (ILRC)– https://www.ilrc.org/
- California Self Help Guide – https://selfhelp.courts.ca.gov/
- United We Dream – https://unitedwedream.org/
- USC Law Students Hotline (Assistance w/Motion to Change Hearing Format) 888-462-5211
ICE & National Detention Hotlines
- ICE VOICE (Victims of Immigration Crime Engagement) Hotline: 1‑855‑48‑VOICE (1‑855‑488‑6423). For inquiries about a detainee, locating someone, or reporting the separation of a parent and child
- ICE Detention Reporting & Information Line (DRIL): 1‑888‑351‑4024. Use this to ask about general enforcement, detention conditions, abuse, trafficked individuals, or minors
- Freedom for Immigrants National Detention Hotline: Available Monday–Friday, 8 am–8 pm (PT). A multilingual, confidential hotline, connecting immigrants in detention to their family, resources, and abuse documentation support at no cost to them. DIAL 9233# freedomforimmigrants.org
- ICE Online Detainee Locator System (ODLS) Use this page to locate a detainee who is currently in ICE custody or who has been in U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s custody for more than 48 hours. https://locator.ice.gov/odls/#/search