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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.
 
 
 
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

CSD to seek new Energy Services Provider for Santa Clara County.  

California One of 15 States to Receive Early Approval of ARRA Weatherization Plan

Final CSBG ARRA State Plan now available (.pdf, 43 pages)

Final 2009 DOE ARRA State Plan now available (revised 6-16-09)

Final 2009 DOE Standard State Plan now available (revised 6-16-09)

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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