Homelessness
Ask for a Fee Waiver if you can't afford filing fees
In most cases, you have to pay a fee to file papers with the court. If you can’t afford the filing fee, you can ask the court for a “fee waiver” in order to file for free. With a fee waiver, you also may not have to pay for certified copies, sheriff's service of process fees, or other costs related to starting a case, such as the cost for a court reporter to be at your trial.
Assistance for Homeless Veterans
Call (877) 4AID - VET or (877) 424 - 3838 for the VA's services.
Community Resource Center - Emergency Assistance
CRC serves more than 7,200 people each year with emergency assistance, domestic violence emergency shelter, counseling, housing stability and access to food.
HEART LA
3612 11th Ave Los Angeles, CA 90018
(323) 643-4430
www.heartla.org/meetwithanattorney
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
Housing Counseling Agencies
HUD-Certified Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, foreclosures, and credit issues. Housing counselors throughout the country can provide advice on buying a home, renting, defaults, forbearances, foreclosures, and credit issues. This list will show you several approved agencies in your area. The counseling agencies on this list are approved by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and they can offer independent advice, often at little or no cost to you. There is also a list of nationwide HUD-approved counseling agencies .
Lawyer Referral Service - Fresno County Bar Association
2444 Main Street, Suite 125 Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 264-2619
www.fresnocountybar.org/?pg=clientreferrals
This group does not provide legal representation in court.
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority
The Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) connects individuals experiencing homelessness with shelter and supportive services across LA County. Their "Find a Shelter" tool helps adults locate nearby shelters based on availability and location.
PILP Public Benefits Advocate's Guides
Advocate's Guides to the Housing and Disability Advocacy Program, CalWORKs Homeless Assistance, and CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HDAP, HA, and HSP). The guides including program information, practical tips, and client fliers to improve access to and awareness of these programs.
Resources for Homeless Children and Youths
Resources for Homeless Children and Youths
Voting and Homelessness
People experiencing homelessness or who are otherwise in transition face special challenges when registering to vote. Below we discuss some of these challenges and provide links to organizations and resources that offer further information. Remember, the best source of information about these issues is your state or county election officials.