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OUTREACH

Human Services

OUTREACH

Provides pre-scheduled transportation, outreach to low-income frail, isolated seniors and a money management service for seniors unable to manage their financial affairs.

Description:

The Special Need Transportation Program provides pre-scheduled door-to-door transportation for persons whose disabilities prevent use of public transportation. The Senior Outreach Program prevents premature and unnecessary institutionalization and/or homelessness of seniors and younger disabled persons. Staff actively reach out to locate and connect isolated low-income seniors and disabled persons to life-sustaining benefits and services. The hands-on service includes information, referral, counseling and technical assistance in the areas of income benefits, medical care and benefits, mental health care, in-home support, transportation and nutrition services. Advocacy services and legal referral assistance are also provided. The Guaranteed Ride Home Program provides rides for those persons leaving public assistance and joining the work force, to help with job retention and fostering of self-reliance. Give Kids a LIFT! Program provides free after-school transportation for children of CalWORKS and low-income families to day care facilities, after-school programs, neighborhood and community programs, and other supervised locations as selected by the family. All rides are pre-scheduled by the child's family/guardian. All vehicles have attendants on board for the safety and security of the children.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.
926 Rock Avenue, Suite 10, San Jose, CA 95131 37.3895377 -121.905923 Human Services

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Chinese
  • Spanish
  • Vietnamese

Accessibility Options:

  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

Vary according to service. Checks, credit cards and money orders accepted.

Audience:

Older adults at risk of institutionalization/homelessness, persons with disabilities, low-income families with children

Eligibility:

Varies according to service

How to Apply:

Call for information.

Service Wait Estimate:

Varies according to service.

Service Areas:

  • Santa Clara County