Education Support Center

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ESC is here to help.
No Fee Birth Certificate
According to Section 103577 of the Health and Safety Code, a fee-exempt copy of a birth record may be issued to an eligible homeless person, or homeless child or youth. Education Support Center, as a homeless services provider can help you get no fee birth certificate by signing an affidavit you need to receive a fee-exempt copy of a birth record.
How It Works
  1. Download and fill your affidavit of homeless status
  2. Send it to us with your contact information so we can verify your status
  3. Once we’ve verified your status, you can use the signed affidavit to request a fee-exempt copy of a birth record.
Click the button below to download Affidavit of Homeless Status:
NOTE: The affidavit will not be considered complete unless signed by both the homeless services provider (ESC) and the person requesting the birth record (You).
FREE CA Photo ID
If you’re a California resident, experiencing homelessness, you can apply for Education Support Center to receive a free or a reduced fee California ID card from DMV.
At what age can you apply for a California photo ID?
You can apply for a California identification card at any age. The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) issues two types: – A regular ID card. – A senior citizen ID card for residents over 62 years old.
Can I also get a photo ID for my child?
Yes. The process is the same for children as for adults.

Where Do I Begin?

Step 1: Apply for Soul 2 Soul Outreach to receive free or a reduced fee California ID card from DMV.

Step 2: After you applied for Soul 2 Soul Outreach, make sure you have all the following documents with you:
– Your Social Security number (SSN). If you are ineligible for an SSN but are legally present in the U.S., you can still apply for a CA ID card.
– A “certified copy” of your birth certificate OR United States passport.

  • NOTE: If your current name different than it appears on your birth certificate or passport, bring a document showing proof of your name change such as:
    – Marriage certificate
    – Name change document showing both your original and new name
    – Adoption papers

Step 3: Visit your local California DMV and bring all the documents with you.

  1. When you arrive at the DMV, start at the Information Desk, and let them know you are there to get a California photo ID.
  2. You will need to fill out an “Identification Card Application” (Form DL 44). This form is not available online, you must get the form at the DMV.
  3. You will be asked to give your thumbprint.
  4. You will have your picture taken.

Step 4: You will receive your new CA photo ID in the mail within 60 days. If your ID card hasn’t arrived after 60 days, call the DMV at 800.773.0133 to check the status of your application. You will need to have your receipt number.

Please keep in mind…

The law-making California photo IDs free to people experiencing homelessness is brand-new — it went into effect January 1, 2016. Because it’s so new, not everyone who can help you has heard of this new law, so it takes a little time for us and the people at the DMV to complete your paperwork. We are working to get the word out and help everyone understand the process, so your experience will be quick and easy.