The federal McKinney-Vento Act is a legislation that ensures that children and youth experiencing housing challenges have full and equal access to an appropriate public education and that they experience success in school. The program protects children who are living in transitional housing situations and states that any student lacking a fixed, regular or adequate place to live is eligible for this program.

Specifically, if students live under any of these conditions:

• Living in a shelter (family, youth or domestic violence shelter or transitional living program)

• Living in a motel, hotel or weekly rate housing

• Living in a house or apartment with more than one family because of economic hardship or loss

• Living in an abandoned building, in a car, at a campground or on the street

• Living in substandard housing (without electricity, heat or water)

• Living with friends or family because you are a runaway or unaccompanied youth

If your family is currently experiencing housing challenges, such as those mentioned above, please contact Claudia at (562) 921-7981  to complete a referral. 

Norwalk residents have access to attorney representation for eviction defense and court proceedings from Community Legal Services. Whether you have received a 3-day notice to pay or quit, notice to vacate, or summons, contact the Legal Aid’s office for a consultation immediately. Community Legal Services will work to negotiate a settlement or challenge the eviction action. There is no income qualification requirement for this program.

Community Legal Services                        

11834 Firestone Boulevard

Norwalk, CA 90650

Call: (800) 834-5001

Visit: https://www.norwalk.org/city-hall/departments/social-services

For more information, call Community Legal Services at (562) 864-9935.

The agency provides legal services related to housing for residents of Los Angeles County.

Call for phone intake: (800) 446-3247 or (562) 989-1206

Address: 3605 Long Beach Blvd., Ste. 302 Long Beach, CA 90807

Service Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

www.fhfca.org

Looking to apply for Section 8 or Low-Rent? See who your contact is and if you qualify!

Click link: https://www.hud.gov/sites/dfiles/PIH/documents/PHA_Contact_Report_CA.pdf

(Select the "Physical Address" that is closest to your area.)

EveryoneOn: helps bring low-cost internet service and affordable computers to those who need it. EveryoneOn works with a wide range of Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and device providers to feature their low-cost internet service programs and computers. Find low cost internet through their website: https://www.everyoneon.org/find-offers?partner=CETF

Internet For All Now: The California Emerging Technology Fund has provided access to affordable offers, as well as a number to call 1-844-841-INFO (4636) to assist parents.

More Resources:

• At-a-glance Low-Cost Internet and Devices: https://www.everyoneon.org/lowcost-offers

• Talking to parents about internet access: https://www.everyoneon.org/talking-to-parentsguardians

• Outreach and Flyers: https://www.everyoneon.org/resources

Assurance Wireless:  provides eligible low-income free monthly data, unlimited texting, and free monthly minutes. Plus a free phone. https://www.assurancewireless.com/

California LifeLine Program: provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households. https://www.californialifeline.com/en

• Southern California Edison

If having trouble paying bills, contact SCE customer contact center to discuss payment extensions, or arrangements; click here or by calling: 1-800-950-2356

• California Department of Community Services & Development

https://csd.ca.gov/pages/assistance-homeenergyefficiency.aspx

• Southern California Gas

SoCalGas will not disconnect services to customers who can't pay bills amid coronavirus outbreak SoCalGas customers can call 1-877-238-0092 to speak with a representative about their bill. Extended payment plans available.