Program Host
Office of the Public Defender
The Office of the Public Defender is proud to act as the program’s host and manager, providing administrative management and coordination to the funded partners, in order to help ensure the success and longevity of the program. Ali Saidi, Deputy Public Defender Immigration Attorney with the Office of the Public Defender, helped develop the program and now serves as the Director of Stand Together Contra Costa.
For more information, visit http://co.contra-costa.ca.us/1555/Public-Defender
Partnering Organizations
The network is a multi-agency partnership lead by Stand Together Contra Costa and including Immigration Institute of the Bay Area and Jewish Family and Community Services East Bay, all under the administrative supervision of the Contra Costa County Office of the Public Defender.
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
The Immigration Institute of the Bay Area (IIBA) provides high-quality immigration legal services, education, and civic engagement opportunities to immigrants, refugees, and their families as they join and contribute to the community. With its eight offices throughout the Bay Area that provide legal immigration and other services, as well as through its collaborative efforts with local and regional service providers, IIBA effectively serves immigrants and their families. We offer immigrants the information and assistance they need to understand and exercise their rights and responsibilities. Because of IIBA’s services, more immigrant families obtain stable immigration status in the United States.
For more information, visit https://iibayarea.org/
Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay
Rooted in Jewish values and historical experiences, and inspired by the strengths of the diverse communities we serve, Jewish Family & Community Services East Bay (JFCS East Bay) promotes the well-being of individuals and families by providing essential mental health and social services through every stage of life. Since 1877, JFCS East Bay has served as a vital safety net in the East Bay, serving seniors and their families, children and parents, and refugees and immigrants of all religions, races, and backgrounds.
JFCS East Bay provides services in three principal program areas:
- Refugees & Immigrants: JFCS East Bay resettles refugees from Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Syria, the former Soviet Union, and African countries who are fleeing violence and persecution. The agency helps refugees find new homes, secure jobs, enroll in school, access medical and mental health care, and adjust to their new lives in the U.S. JFCS East Bay also has a comprehensive immigration legal services program.
- Children & Parents: JFCS East Bay provides mental health services for preschool-age children who live in poverty and have been exposed to violence and trauma. Most of the children served are African Americans and Latinos living in Oakland.
- Older Adults: JFCS East Bay helps seniors age with dignity and security in their own homes. The agency offers aging consultations, home care, meal delivery, financial assistance, counseling, social opportunities, and more. JFCS East Bay also provides specialized support for 260 Holocaust survivors living in the East Bay.
For more information, visit https://jfcs-eastbay.org/