Support for immigrant communities
Sonoma County is committed to all who are in need and are eligible for services, regardless of immigration status. All County immigrant residents, whether they are U.S. citizens, permanent residents, undocumented residents, refugees, or residents with any other immigration status, are valued and are integral members of our social, cultural, and economic fabric.
On Jan. 10, 2025, the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors pledged to protect the civil rights of the County’s immigrants to the fullest extent provided by the law. The Board also reaffirmed the County’s commitment to abide by state laws adopted by the California Legislature that ensure law enforcement services, schools, health care facilities, courts and other public agencies are accessible to every person in California, regardless of immigration status.
The Board also passed a resolution directing County departments and employees to comply with the California Values Act, a 2017 state law that limits state and local government agencies, including law enforcement, from sharing information about an individual’s immigration status with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the federal agency that enforces immigration laws. Exceptions in the state law allow law enforcement to provide ICE with information about undocumented immigrants convicted of a serious or violent felony.
The resolution also prohibits County agencies and employees from investigating, interrogating or detaining people for immigration enforcement purposes or sharing an individual’s immigration status with ICE, unless required by state or federal law. The Board also directed County departments to develop protocols and procedures on how to interact with ICE agents and directed staff to create a centralized web hub – this web site - with information and resources for immigrant communities.
More information about the actions taken by the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 10 is available here »
To see the full resolution as passed by the Board of Supervisors on Jan. 10, go to one of these links:
Resources
Below is a list of local resources available for members of our immigrant communities for information and support. (This list is continually developing. For suggestions on the addition of new sites, email the CAO-Central Communications Office at publicaffairs@sonoma-county.org)
Legal services
University of San Francisco School of Law Immigration and Deportation Defense Clinic
Sonoma County residents receive pro-bono removal defense representation for all phases of immigration proceedings, at the asylum office, the immigration courts, and adjudication offices of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
Jacqueline Brown Scott, Legal Director
449 Hudson St.
Healdsburg, CA 95448
Phone: (415) 422-7582
https://www.usfca.edu/law/engaged-learning/law-clinics
Immigration Institute of the Bay Area
The Sonoma County office helps immigrants, refugees, and their families by providing high-quality immigration legal services, education and civic engagement opportunities.
5401 Old Redwood Hwy, Suite 104
Petaluma, CA 94954
(707) 932-7000
petaluma@iibayarea.org
Book an initial consultation
Legal Aid of Sonoma County
The office assists with crisis legal needs, including low-income housing issues and legal obstacles to health and employment, as well as pro-bono legal representation for Special Immigrant Juvenile status to Sonoma County residents.
144 South E Street, Suite 100
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Phone: (707) 542-1290
https://legalaidsc.org/
Sonoma Immigrant Services
Located in Sonoma Valley, the nonprofit’s mission is to strengthen the community through education and advocacy, including immigration legal services.
18360 Sonoma Highway
PO Box 2229
Sonoma, CA. 95476
(707) 996-6669
https://www.sonomaimmigrant.org/
Sonoma County Public Defender
The Office of the Public Defender provides legal representation to immigrants during their criminal proceedings, accurately advising clients about immigration consequences when they have contact with the criminal court systems. Their website helps answer common questions such as:
- What should I do if ICE agents approach me on the street or in public?
- If officers come to my home, will I know they are from ICE?
- What do I do if officers are at my door?
- What can I do if ICE is inside my home to make an arrest?
- What are my rights if I am being arrested by ICE?
600 Administration Drive
First Floor-Room 111J
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 565-2791
https://sonomacounty.ca.gov/justice-services/public-defender/immigration-resources
Social services
Catholic Charities
The Diocese of Santa Rosa serves and advocates for vulnerable people of all cultures and beliefs, offering financial stability services, Benefit enrollment for CalFresh and MediCal, food distribution and nutrition education, senior transportation, and homelessness prevention.
987 Airway Court
Santa Rosa, California 95403
(707) 528-8712
Info@srcharities.org
https://www.srcharities.org/
Secure Families Collaborative
The backbone organization to a network of partners who provide pro-bono legal services, wraparound social services, and mental health support. They work together to support immigrants in the community and protect the entire community’s cultural and economic vitality.
422 Larkfield Center #227
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
(707) 856-4988
https://sonomacountysecurefamilies.org/
Other
Mexican Consulate
The Mexican Consulate provides assistance to Mexican citizens in the United States.
Consulado General de México en Sacramento
Marcación local: (916) 397 8686
Marcación Internacional: 001 (916) 397 8686
Consulado General de México en San Francisco
Marcación local: (650) 501 7915
Marcación Internacional: 001 (650) 501 7915
Consulado General de México en San José
Marcación local: (408) 472 1301
Marcación Internacional: 001 (408) 472 1301