We are working closely with the State of California for additional emergency benefits to workers impacted by this health crisis with more information on our website to follow.
- County of Santa Barbara Social Services also provides assistance with health coverage, food aid, cash aid, job services, child services, and adult services. Visit Social Services website at such as https://www.countyofsb.org/dss/resources-links.sbc. For a comprehensive list of additional services and resources please visit http://countyofsb.org/uploadedFiles/dss/Home/COVID-19_Resources.pdf
2-1-1 Information Line – In need of services and don’t know where to turn? Just pick up the phone and call 211 (or visit www.211santabarbaracounty.org) to find resources for food, shelter, health care, childcare, domestic abuse support, counseling, and many other services for families, seniors, veterans and more. The 211 service is free, confidential, and available 24/7 in over 150 languages.
- Family First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) – requires certain employers to provide their employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.