Community & Civic Engagement

To address the systemic barriers that keep underserved families from accessing opportunities for growth and stability, we start by uplifting their voices, building grassroots power within our communities, and pushing for equitable policies that support all working families.

Immigration Services (Servicios de inmigración)

UVFC staff are accredited by the US Department of Justice to provide the following immigration services:

  • Naturalization (N-400) applications
  • Green Card renewal applications
  • DACA initial & renewal applications

El personal de UVFC está acreditado por el Departamento de Justicia de los Estados Unidos para brindar los siguientes servicios de inmigración:

  • N-400 Solicitud de naturalización
  • Solicitud para renovar tarjeta de residencia
  • Solicitud inicial o renovación de DACA

Naturalization Consultations & Application Assistance

We are recognized by the US Board of Immigration Appeals and have BIA-accredited representatives on staff who provide information, guidance and low-cost application assistance for immigrants applying for US citizenship or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).

For Public Charge information please visit —> Immigration – PUBLIC CHARGE – Napa County

Citizen Workshops & Fee Waiver Assistance

>> Citizenship Legal Services – Virtual Citizenship Application Assistance Workshop <<

Are you a Lawful Permanent Resident who would like to apply for U.S. citizenship?

We can help you with FREE legal representation and application assistance.

Register and complete packet by October 21, 2021.
You must be available to review your application with one of our legal experts between 10 am and 2 pm on October 28, 2021.

For application assistance please call: UpValley Family Centers (707) 965-5010.

Start your U.S. Citizenship application from home! Get started online at: citizenshipworks.org/portal/upvalley

*You may also be eligible fee waiver – Call us to confirm your eligibility today!

>> Servicios Legales de Ciudadanía – Taller de asistencia virtual para la solicitud de ciudadanía <<

¿Es usted residente legal permanente que le gustaría solicitar la ciudadanía estadounidense?

Podemos ayudarlo GRATIS con representación legal y asistencia con la solicitud.

Las formas deben de estar completas para el 21 de octubre. Debe estar disponible para revisar su solicitud con uno de nuestros expertos legales el 28 de octubre entre las 10 am y las 2 pm.

Para asistencia con la solicitud, llame a: UpValley Family Centers (707) 965-5010.

¡Empiece su solicitud de ciudadanía estadounidense desde casa!

Comience en línea en: citizenshipworks.org/portal/upvalley

* También puede ser elegible para el perdón de la cuota- ¡Llámenos hoy para verificar si califica!

One Napa Valley – Citizenship Legal Services

Citizenship Legal Services (CLS) is a collaborative of four nonprofit organizations: Puertas Abiertas, On The Move, UpValley Family Centers, and the International Institute of the Bay Area.

CLS is dedicated to offering low-cost legal assistance and related legal immigration services to residents who qualify to apply for citizenship. In addition, CLS assists lawful permanent residents with citizenship interview and exam preparation, including civics and English-for-naturalization classes.

Immigration legal services and consultations are provided by an attorney or Department of Justice (DOJ) accredited representative. All volunteers are trained and supervised by an immigration attorney/DOJ accredited representative.

Citizenship Classes & Tutoring (Clases de ciudadanía y tutorías)

We offer free bilingual (Spanish and English) Citizenship classes that will help you to be ready for your Citizenship Test; this class covers United States government, history, and civics, all topics tested during the naturalization interview.

*Tutoring is available through our citizenship volunteer tutoring program.

Ofrecemos clases gratis bilingües (español e inglés) de ciudadanía que te ayudara a estar preparado para tu examen; esta clase se enfoca en el gobierno de Estados Unidos, historia, educación cívica y todos los temas tocados durante su entrevista de naturalización (ciudadanía)

Promotoras

Promotores de Salud (Health Promoters in Spanish) are grassroots community members who volunteer their time and have been trained in health-related topics.  They build trust and reach isolated community members. Promotores are powerful advocates for individual and community transformation.  They connect people with resources and advocate for needs they see in their community. If you are interested in becoming a Promotora, please visit our volunteer page
Promotores de Salud (Promotores de Salud en español) son miembros fundamentales de la comunidad que ofrecen voluntariamente su tiempo y han sido capacitados en temas relacionados con la salud. Ellos crean confianza y alcanzan miembros de comunidades aisladas. Los promotores son defensores influentes para la transformación individual y comunitaria. Conectan personas con recursos y abogan por las necesidades que ven en su comunidad.

Know Your Rights | Register to Vote

Fact Sheets:

— Know Your Rights Information (English/Spanish)

— AB60 Driver Information – post election (English/Spanish)

— Family Preparedness Plan – updated (English/Spanish)

— Rights of Lawful Permanent Residents (English/Spanish)

— What Do I Need to Know About the End of DACA? (English)

AB60 CA Driver’s License:

The CA Department of Motor Vehicles issues driver’s licenses to those who provide proof of identity with an ID from their country of origin and proof of CA residency. Applicants must pass written and behind-the-wheel driving exams.  Visit the DMV website for more information.

Voter Registration

Your voice matters!  If you are a US citizen, please vote on issues of importance to your family and community.  Voter registration forms are available in our office. US citizens who reside in California can also register online here.

Napa Community Leader Coalition

The UpValley Family Centers is a member of the Community Leaders Coalition of Napa County. The coalition mobilizes community leaders to collectively advocate for the needs of vulnerable populations throughout Napa County.

For more information, visit the website: https://clcnapavalley.org/

UpValley Partnership for Youth (UpValley Asociación para la Juventud)

UVPY

The UpValley Partnership for Youth is a broad coalition of community stakeholders, including parents, policy makers, law enforcement, service providers, youth, educators, and community members, who work together to address the problem of underage drinking and substance use in our community. The coalition is coordinated by UpValley Family Centers & supported by Napa County Office of Education.

The coalition’s mission: To use the collaborative strength of parents, youth, and community members to prevent and address problems relating to youth alcohol and marijuana use in the UpValley.

Why UpValley: Alcohol and marijuana youth use rates are high when compared to County and State averages. Risks include low parental disapproval, low perception of risk and feelings of chronic sadness. Therefore, there is a need for education and prevention efforts in our community.

How to get involved: Attend a meeting. Monthly coalition meetings alternate between Calistoga and St. Helena. For more information, please contact Indira Lopez-Jones at ilopez@upvalleyfamilycenters.org

UpValley Asociación para la Juventud
La Alianza UpValley para la Juventud es una amplia coalición de actores de la comunidad, incluyendo padres, formuladores de políticas, agentes de la ley, proveedores de servicios, jóvenes, educadores y miembros de la comunidad que trabajan juntos para abordar el problema del consumo de alcohol y consumo de otras substancias en nuestra comunidad. La coalición es coordinada por UpValley Family Centers y apoyada por la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Napa.

La misión de la coalición: ​Utilizar la fuerza colaborativa de padres, jóvenes y miembros de la comunidad para prevenir y resolver los problemas relacionados con el consumo de alcohol y marihuana en el UpValley.

¿Por qué UpValley?​ ​Las tasas de consumo de alcohol y marihuana son altas cuando se comparan con los promedios del Condado y del Estado. Los riesgos incluyen baja desaprobación de los padres, baja percepción del riesgo y sentimientos de tristeza crónica. Por lo tanto, hay una necesidad de educación y esfuerzos de prevención en nuestra comunidad.

Involúcrate: Asista a una reunión. Las reuniones mensuales de la coalición alternan entre Calistoga y Santa Helena. Para más información por favor llámenos al Indira Lopez-Jones a ilopez@upvalleyfamilycenters.org