Family Engagement Institute

Key Resources

Please share key resources from reputable organizations with the Family Engagement Institute (FEI) at fei@fhda.edu.

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Free / Low-Cost Internet

Emergency Broadband Benefit: The Federal Communications Commission is helping eligible families pay for internet service during the pandemic. Includes up to $50/month for service.
Xfinity: All public hotspots freely available.
Comcast: Low-cost internet for low-income families.
AT&T: All public hotspots freely available.
Charter: Free spectrum boradband and Wi-Fi access.
T-Mobile: Unlimited data to all current customers who have plans with data.
Verizon: Waiving late fees and suspending services termination.
California Connects: California Community Colleges students are eligible for mobile hotspot services.
Keep Americans Connected Pledge: AT&T, Comcast, Charter, Cox, Google Fiber, Spring, Verizon, and T-Mobile will not disconnect any customers for temporary period regardless of payment status.
Foothill College: Foothill has a student Chromebook loaner program plus a $200 gift check to offset internet costs for spring quarter. FEI will collect NCP student names, CW ID and submit the requests on a needs-bases.

COVID-19

Upcoming Event: Vaccination Clinic

FEI and Foothill College are excited to partner with the Santa Clara County Public Health to offer Free Walk-In Vaccine Clinics at Foothill Campus on Sunday, August 1, 2021. The clinic will be offering both the Pfizer and Johnson & Johnson vaccine for students, families, and the community.

For a map and fliers in English, Spanish, Vietnamese and Chinese, click here.

Isolation Support Services
Weekly Vaccination Sites: Book An Appointment
Weekly Testing Sites: Book An Appointment
Vaccine Safety: Spanish
Vaccination Support Line: English, Spanish, and Vietnamese
Information for People 65 and Older: Spanish

Food Distribution

Second Harvest

Food Connection Hotline at 1.800.984.3663
Text "GETFOOD" to 408.455.5181
Meal Providers Click Here
School Food Distribution Sites

Fresh Approach

Mobile Farmer's Market: Flyer

Foothill College Virtual Food Pantry

Electronic Walmart Gift Card for $50-worth of Groceries
Register Here

Rent Assistance

Housing Is Key

- COVID-19 Rental Relief for Past Rent Due: English and Spanish
- Website

Domestic Violence

Call 9-1-1 if you are in immediate danger.

Next Door Solutions' 24-Hour Hotline at 408.279.2962: Obtaining food and basic needs, legal assistance and emergency shelter.
YWCA Silicon Valley at 1.800.572.2782: Immediate crisis assistance.
The National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.7233. To create a safety plan, visit: Staying Safe During COVID-19.
Silicon Valley Law Foundation at 408. 280.2416: Legal services