Youth Activities & Wellness

Milpitas Library Discover & Go: museum pass program that offers free or discounted admission passes to more than 50 museums and cultural attractions throughout the greater Bay Area.

Museums for All: free or reduced admission to more than 1,200 museums throughout the US by presenting their EBT card and a photo ID

Lawrence Hall of Science: free admission for up to 5 people with EBT/CalFresh card or active military families

Every Kid Outdoors: Free annual national park pass for every 4th grader.

Happy Hollow Zoo: discounted tickets for up to 4 people ($4 per visit) through Access for All program with proof of Medi-Cal, food stamps, WIC, or SSI

Milpitas Bike Paths

Milpitas Parks
Milpitas Library Park Pass: Offers free vehicle-entry passes to County and State Parks for checkout with your library card

Scouting America Youth organization that builds character, leadership and outdoor skills through adventure and community service. Check out Milpitas Cub Scout Pack 163.

MHS Basketball Camp: June 17-19, 2025. For grades 4-9.

MHS Flag Football Camp: July 7-10, 2025. For ages 7-14.

MHS Girls Soccer Camp: June 16-20. For ages 10-14.

Milpitas Junior Giants: Summer season. Free, non-competitive, coed baseball/softball league. It offers programs in health, education, bullying prevention and character development

Milpitas PAL Softball: March to May season. For ages 4-14.

Milpitas PAL Soccer: Fall season. For ages 6-15.

Milpitas PAL Knights Football and Pee Wee Cheer: Fall Season.

Milpitas Community Classes & Summer Camps

MHS Summer Online Coding Camp: For grades 1-6. July 1-24, 2025 every Tuesday & Friday 3:30-4:30pm. Free.

MUSD STEAM Summer Camp: For ages 10-15. Located at Milpitas Innovation Campus.

Reading Incentive Programs

- Milpitas Library Summer Reading Program

- Chuck E Cheese Reading Rewards

- Nothing Bundt Cake Reading Program: English, Spanish

- Pizza Hut Book It Summer Reading Program

YMCA Summer Camps

3 Rs: Reassure, Return to Routine, Regulate

Behavior Management Resources: English, Spanish

CalHope: Free digital mental health support for youth and families. 24/7 crisis hotline (English 833-317-HOPE, Spanish 833-642-7696).

CareSolace: Free mental health care coordination service.
Emotion Coping Skills Resources

Family Media Plan (English, Spanish): Create a plan for healthy use of media/screentime to discuss digital safety & privacy, screen-free zones, screen-free times, etc.

MUSD Mental Health Resources

National Academy of Sciences: Tools for emotional well being.

looking for help

Calling 2-1-1 is always a good place to start in your search for assistance.

2-1-1 is the phone number to call for information about local health and social services resources (food, shelter, income support, legal services, emotional health, etc).

It is a 24-hour a day, 365 days per year, confidential, free hotline.

211 Bay Area

Josephine Guerrero Family Resource Center

The FRC is located on the Randall campus - Portables 2 & 3.

They provide resources to support families and the community.

Their services include parenting workshops, educational materials, and access to community support.

Call 408-635-2662 ext. 1637 for more info.

MUSD Resources

Bay Area Legal Aid

Free civil legal assistance, including legal advice and counsel, effective referrals, and legal representation. Immigration, consumer protection, housing preservation, etc.

Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) (877) 962-3633

Provides cash payments to certain legal noncitizens who are 65 years of age or older; and to certain legal noncitizens of any age who are blind or disabled.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County 625 Zanker Road, San Jose (408) 468-0100

Immigration Legal Services.

Centro Legal de la Raza | Immigration Law Clinic 510) 437-1554

Provides free or low-cost, bilingual, culturally-sensitive legal aid, community education and advocacy for low-income residents of the Bay Area.

International Institute of the Bay Area 39155 Liberty Street, D450, Fremont (510) 894-3639

Immigration legal services, education, and civic engagement opportunities to immigrants, refugees, and their families.

International Rescue Committee (IRC) 210 South Bascom Ave., Suite 227, San Jose (408) 277-0255

Provides services for refugees, asylees and asylum seekers, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable immigrants in the United States. Offers a matching savings (IDA) program.

Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) (877) 962-3633

Provides financial assistance to refugees during the first 8 months of residency in the US.

Refugee Transitions

Offers English language, job and academic skills training for refugees, asylum seekers, and immigrants.

SIREN Bay Area

Free Immigration Clinic provides legal consultation on citizenship, DACA, family immigration, green card renew als, work permits, and more.

Upwardly Global

Helps work-authorized, skilled immigrants rebuild their professional careers in the US through job search training and support.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (800) 375-5283

Immigration and immigrant benefits information online, and through its support centers and field offices.

CalFresh Benefits for low-income households to purchase food.

Milpitas Food Pantry 440 S. Main Street, Milpitas (408) 946-5564

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley 408-266-8866

Free groceries in Milpitas: Register on site.
- Jose Higuera Adobe Park: 4th Monday of every month 9-10:30am. Market-style, bring wagon/cart. No documents needed.
- Alexander Rose Elementary (250 Roswell Dr): Every Monday & Thursday 4:30-6:30pm. Market-style, bring wagon/cart. No documents needed.
- Christian Worship Center (241 S Main Street): 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month. Market-style, bring wagon/cart. No documents needed.
- Crosspoint Church of Silicon Valley (658 Gibraltar Cr): Every other Saturday 9-11am (starting Feb 1, 2025). Pre-packed groceries, drive thru. No documents needed.
- Acts of Courage (529 S Main Street): 2nd Saturday of every month 6:30-8:30am. Pre-packed groceries, walk up only. Needs proof of residence.
Ready to Eat Meals Distribution: Loaves & Fishes food truck at Piedmont Hills High School (1337 Piedmont Road, San Jose) Monday-Friday 4-5 pm

California LifeLine Program Discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households.

CalWORKs Cash aid for eligible families with children in the home.

CARE/FERA Programs Provides discounts on energy bills for income-qualified households.

Community Child Care Council of Santa Clara County Payment assistance for child care services.

Milpitas Assistance Program: Provides discounts on childcare, water/sewer bill, HVAC permits, furnace/water heater replacements and recreation program for income-qualified residents.

Pacific Gas & Electric Home Energy Assistance (800) 743-5000 Spanish: (800) 660-6789

Discounts to low-income households, bill payment plans.

Santa Clara County Emergency Financial Assistance Network

AARP Tax aide available year round.

American Red Cross

Women’s Achievement Network Works with single mothers and provides hands-on financial training, matching savings, and mentoring.

Catholic Charities 2625 Zanker Road, Suite 201, San Jose (408) 468-0100

Offers a broad range of services, including job skills training and placement, older adult services, mental health and substance abuse counseling, housing assistance, financial education, immigration support, and refugee resettlement.

Department of Child Support Services 880 Ridder Park Drive, San Jose, CA 95131

Assists with establishing paternity, and medical and child support orders and to collect child and spousal support payments.

MyBenefits CalWIN Transportation Assistance Apply for medical, food, and cash assistance programs.

One Degree Non-profit technology-driven organization. Searchable website that help low-income families access health care, food banks, employment services, legal help, and more.

Opportunity Fund (408) 297-0204 Microloans for small business owners. Microsavings accounts for students. Outreach (408) 678-8585 admin@outreach2.org

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation and transportation assistance for individuals with disabilities and older adults who are unable to use public transit or have limited transportation options because of cost or availability.

Sacred Heart Community Services1381 South First St., San José (408) 278-2160

Meals and Clothes programs, English education, Free IRS-sponsored tax filing help. Assists with past due rent, rental deposit, utilities and section 8 rental deposit.

Salvation Army Youth services, meals, shelter, & adult-related programs.

Social Services Agency of Santa Clara County 333 West Julian Street, San Jose (408) 755-7100

Provides resources to connect to services for families, adults, and persons with disabilities.

The Health Trust 1400 Parkmoor Ave., Suite 230, San Jose (408) 961-9850

Provides a variety of direct services aimed at improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations in Santa Clara and northern San Benito counties. Assists families in obtaining health insurance and dental care for children.

Bay Area Legal Aid Free civil legal assistance, legal advice and counsel, referrals, and legal representation. Immigration, consumer protection, housing preservation, etc.

California Courts Online Self-Help Center A resource for court information provided by the Judicial Council of California.

Centro Legal De La Raza 3400 E. 12th St, Oakland, CA 94601 (510) 437-1554

Bilingual legal representation, education, and advocacy.

FindLegalHelp.org Searchable database to find pro bono legal aid programs and resources.

Santa Clara University Law Center Pro bono advice and representation for workers’ rights, consumer, rights, and immigration rights.

Stanford University Law Center Legal assistance at a reduced or low cost rate.

International Institute of the Bay Area Legal help for immigrants and their families.

Legal Aid Housing and Economic Rights Advocates (510) 271-8443 Free legal services and workshops.

LawHelpCA.org Resource for access to self-help information and referrals to legal aid and pro bono assistance.

Legal Aid Society of SCC (408) 998-5200 Free, civil legal services for low-income persons.

Legal Services Corporation Financial support for civil legal aid to low-income Americans.

Pro Bono Project 25 N. 14th Street, Suite 506, San Jose (408) 998-5298

Represents clients of limited means. Family law, consumer law, and federal litigation.

CA Dept of Fair Employment and Housing Investigates unlawful cases of employment and housing discrimination. Provides language assistance.

CA Employment Development Department (916) 654-7799

CalJOBS, job fairs & workshops, employment resources.

Center for Employment Training (CET) 701 Vine Street, San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 534-5360

Employment training and help with securing employment after graduation.

Dress for Success 504 Valley Way, Milpitas, CA, 95035 (408) 935-8299

Support network for women, suiting/professional attire program, employment retention and job training.

Goodwill of Silicon Valley 1080 N. 7th Street, San Jose, CA 95112 (408) 998-5774

Employment training, transitional employment.

JobTrain Career Training Pathways including Culinary Arts, Medical Assistant, Certified Nurse Assistant, and Carpentry Pre Apprenticeship training.

NOVA 505 W. Olive Avenue #550, Sunnyvale, CA 94086 (408) 730-7232

Job seeker center. Services include career advising, access to jobs postings, computer classes, job search workshops, and more.

International Rescue Committee 408-277-0255 kevin.davis@rescue.org

Career training, certifications, and professional mentoring in healthcare, hospitality, tech and banking fields.

Sacred Heart Community Services 1381 South First St, San Jose (408) 278-2160

JobLink employment assistance program.

Work2Future (408) 794-1100 One-Stop career centers.

American Red Cross Emergency financial help, resources information & referrals.

Bay Area Legal Aid Free legal assistance to veterans.

Veterans Crisis Line 1 (800) 273-8255 press 1 or Text 838255

Goodwill of Silicon Valley (408) 869-9127 VFSprogram@goodwillsv.org

Helps veterans and their families who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

NOVA 505 W. Olive Avenue #550, Sunnyvale (408) 730-7232

Help with job search, assistance with transitioning into civilian occupations. Visit their website to learn more about veterans' priority, EDD's veteran's representatives, and Gold Card services.

County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing Veteran support including case management and temporary financial assistance.

Office of Veterans Services 68 North Winchester Boulevard, Santa Clara (408) 918-4980

Assists in obtaining federal, state, and local benefits.

Support Services Veteran Services Swords to Plowshares (510) 844-7500

Serves all military veterans with a drop-in center, emergency shelter, mental health services, job training and employment referrals & more.

VA Home Loan Program Home loan guaranty benefit and other housing-related programs to help veterans buy, build, repair, retain, or adapt a home for their own personal occupancy.

Veterans Outreach Project Provides outreach, referrals and peer support to Veterans.

Abode Services 40849 Fremont Boulevard, Fremont (510) 657-7409

Secures permanent homes for homeless and/or very low-income individuals, families and veterans.

Bill Wilson Center 3490 The Alameda, Santa Clara (408) 243-0222

Offers a variety of services for children, adolescents and adults including a transitional housing program.

Boccardo Regional Reception Center 2011 Little Orchard St, San Jose (408) 294-2100

Largest homeless service center in Santa Clara County. It operates year-round, 24 hours a day, providing shelter and transitional housing as well as a wide array of critical services.

City of Milpitas Emergency Motel Stay Program Provides short, limited stays for Milpitas unhoused individuals.

Downtown Streets Team Transitional program into permanent housing and employment for homeless. Programs available in San Jose, Sunnyvale and Palo Alto.

Home First 507 Valley Way, Milpitas (408) 539-2100, (408) 510-7600

Cold Weather Shelters locations helpline. Emergency and cold weather shelters, transitional housing for homeless, families with children, veterans and youth.

Homeless Shelters Directory Search for homeless shelters by state and city.

Hope for the Unhoused Help the unhoused and families in need in Milpitas.

LifeMoves Provides shelter and services to families and single adults.

Call (408) 271-1630 - Adults with children under 18

Call (408) 271-5160 - Adult men without children

Call (408) 271-1630 - Adult women

The Salvation Army - The Emmanuel House 405 North 4th Street, San Jose (408) 282-1175

Provides overnight shelter services 365 days a year to men.

California Housing Finance Agency Education courses, down-payment assistance, low interest rate home loans through CalHFA approved lenders.

Project Sentinel 554 Valley Way, Bldg. 4, Suite 554, Milpitas (408) 470-3730

Potential first time buyers learn the basics of the purchase process from certified experts.

City of Milpitas 455 E. Calaveras Blvd., Milpitas (408) 586-3000

FTHB program for very low and low to moderate-income households. Priority given to people who live or work in the city of Milpitas.

Fannie Mae Home Ready Mortgage Provides mortgage calculators, lists of available real-estate owned properties and apps that guide you through the homeownership process.

Federal Housing Administration Low down-payment and interest rates.

Habitat for Humanity East Bay/Silicon Valley (510) 803-3344 Homeownerinfo@HabitatEBSV.org

Provides qualifying households in Alameda, Contra Costa, and Santa Clara counties the opportunity to purchase a home through an affordable mortgage. Can also help with home repairs.

Low income Housing Search for low-income housing in California.

Bridge Housing (415) 989-1111 Affordable homes for families and seniors.

Charities Housing 1400 Parkmoor Avenue, Suite 190, San Jose (408) 550-8300

Develops and manages affordable rental housing.

Habitat for Humanity Silicon Valley Helps build affordable housing, provide home repair, and housing counseling.

Housing Authority 505 W. Julian St., San Jose (408) 275-8770

Section 8 voucher program. Develops and manages affordable rental housing properties.

Mercy Housing (415) 355-7100 Affordable rental housing.

MidPen Housing (650) 356-2900 Affordable rental housing and resident support services.

One Home Free affordable housing search tool. Find a home that you are eligible for and download housing applications.

Sacred Heart Community Services 1381 South First St., San Jose (408) 278-2160

Assists with past-due rent, rental deposit, utilities (PG&E), and Section 8 rental deposit.

Housing Choices 898 Faulstich Court, Suite B, San Jose (408) 498-5777

Helps individuals with developmental disabilities find short and long-term housing.

LifeMoves (408) 271-0820

Shelter and services for adult men and women referred with a mental health issue and associated diagnosis.

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center 25 N. 14th St., Suite 1000, San Jose (408) 894-9041

Provides assistance and case management for help in finding accessible, affordable, an integrated housing.

Catholic Charities of Santa Clara County Housing Sharing Program Provides a matching service to help house seekers find affordable rents from homeowners who want to rent rooms in their homes.

County of Santa Clara Office of Supportive Housing Long-term rental assistance, case management, and supportive services to homeless individuals and families.

Housing Industry Foundation Assists people remain in or find stable housing in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Offers Emergency Housing Grants.

Community Working Group Three supportive housing complexes that offer supportive services and enrichment programs for residents.

Bay Area Legal Aid 4 North 2nd Street, Ste. 600, San Jose (408) 283-3700

Represents people discriminated against in housing on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, family status or other protected class.

CA Department of Fair Employment and Housing 1515 Clay St., Suite 701, Oakland (800) 233-3212

Investigates, conciliates, mediates and prosecutes employment, housing, and public accommodation violations and hate violence.

Law Foundation of Silicon Valley 152 N. 3rd St. #3, San Jose (408) 293-4790

Legal services. Housing discrimination, Legal advocate for children and youth.

US Dept of Housing & Urban Development Find a list of Fair Housing Assistance Program Agencies near you.

National Fair Housing Alliance

Project Sentinel 554 Valley Way, Bldg. 4, Suite 554, Milpitas (408) 470-3730

Offers free, confidential services to both tenants and landlords to help them understand their rights and responsibilities under state and local laws and ordinances that affect the rental relationship.

Silicon Valley Independent Living Center 25 N. 14th St., Suite 1000, San Jose (408) 894-9041

Provides group workshop and opportunities to work with a Housing Specialist on understanding your housing rights as a person with a disability.