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Community Services & Development (CSD) is a state department of the California Health and Human Services Agency.

CSD administers federal programs to help low-income families achieve and maintain self-sufficiency, meet their home energy needs, and reside in housing free from the dangers of lead hazards.  In addition, CSD administers a state-funded Naturalization Services Program that assists legal permanent residents to obtain citizenship.

CSD works with a network of more than 100 agencies throughout California that provide services and programs directly in the community. 
 
In compliance with the Governor's Executive Order S-13-09, CSD will be closed three Fridays each month.   In August, we will be closed August 7, 14 & 21.  We apologize for any inconvenience this causes and look forward to serving you during the remaining days of the month.  View a list of all furlough days through June, 2010.
 
Two of CSD's key programs--the Community Services Block Grant and the Weatherization Assistance Program--will receive federal stimulus funds under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009.  Learn more. . .  
 

THINGS TO KNOW

2010 - 2011 CSBG State Plan Cover Letter

2010 - 2011 CSBG State Plan (Draft) now available for review

2010 LIHEAP State Plan (Draft) now available for review

CSD seeks new Energy Services Provider for Santa Clara County.  Proposals Due 9/24/09  

CSD Announces - 2009 ARRA EITC Initiative Request For Proposal (due 8/20/09).  Please note: this RFP is available to CSD's existing CSBG Providers only.  It is not a public bidding opportunity.

Pioneering Solar Project Combines Housing with State-of-the-Art Solar Systems

Protect yourself, your family and your home:  Be Prepared California

Summer is here!  Read Summertime Energy Saving Tips

Without a bank account, the average person can spend $800 a year at check cashers.  Find out how to Open A Bank Account.

Help for California Homeowners:  A Guide to Mortgage Resources

Learn More About
  Our Community Service Partners
  Programs and Eligibility Requirements
  Hazards of Lead-Based Paints
  Weatherization Services
  Low or No-Cost Ways to Lower Energy Costs

How Can I
  get help paying my energy bills?
  find out about weatherizing my house?
  tell if I have unsafe lead paint in my house?
  qualify for naturalization services?

The Department is one of twelve departments and one board under the umbrella of the
California Health and Human Services Agency CHHS.

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