Apply for food stamps
Add to your food budget and get help putting healthy food on the table with the CalFresh Program.
Find services that help improve the well-being of individuals, families, and communities in California. Benefits support
Add to your food budget and get help putting healthy food on the table with the CalFresh Program.
Get free or low-cost medical care. Medi-Cal provides health coverage for qualified individuals.
File and manage unemployment claims to receive financial support while you are looking for a job.
Pay for disability-related expenses (tax free) with a CalABLE card.
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Apply for a Cal Grant, a financial aid program administrated by the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) providing aid to California undergraduates, vocational training students, and those in teacher certification programs.
Launch service : Apply for a Cal Grantby Department of Health Care Access and Information
HCAI improves healthcare access by providing scholarships, loan repayments, and grants to students, graduates, and institutions providing direct patient care in areas of unmet need. Learn about the loan repayment programs, scholarships, grants, and more.
Launch service : Apply for Loan Repayments, Scholarships, Grantsby Department of Health Care Services
Medi-Cal offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet eligibility requirements. Most applicants who apply through Covered California and enroll in Medi-Cal will receive care through managed health plans.
Launch service : Apply for Medi-Calby California Health Benefit Exchange
Apply for Medical Insurance via Covered California
Launch service : Apply for Medical Insuranceby California Student Aid Commission
The California Dream Acts allows California students who cannot get financial aid from the federal government and meet other specific requirements to apply for state financial aid so they can attend some California colleges, universities, and Career Education Programs.
Launch service : Apply for the California Dream Actby California Student Aid Commission
Attend a student financial aid workshop with the Cash for College program. The Cash for College program offers free, hands-on workshops across the state. From October 1 to March 2, families can get help to complete the California Dream Act Application or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You can also learn about scholarships and other forms of financial aid.
Launch service : Attend a Student Financial Aid Workshopby California Business, Consumer Services, and Housing Agency
Whether it’s a health-related event or a significant financial hardship, COVID-19 has affected us all. As our state continues to recover, we are committed to keeping families housed and recognize that California renters and landlords have enough to worry about. We want to make sure that past due rent isn’t one of them.
Launch service : CA COVID-19 Rent Reliefby California Department of Education
The CA Meals for Kids mobile app helps you find, save, and share nearby California meal sites by searching on a variety of criteria.
Launch service : CA Meals For Kids App (Android)by California Achieving a Better Life Experience
Sign up for tax-free treatment on earnings and withdrawals to pay for disability-related expenses
Launch service : CalABLE Visa Prepaid Cardby Department of Child Support Services
The California Guideline Child Support Calculator is based on California Child Support Guidelines and can be used to estimate the amount of child support that may be ordered in your case.
Launch service : Calculate Child Supportby California Earthquake Authority
Use the CEA Premium Calculator for a free CEA California residential earthquake insurance premium estimate. To purchase a CEA policy, you must contact a participating residential insurer.
Launch service : Calculate Your Earthquake Insurance Premiumby Franchise Tax Board
Find out if qualify for CalEITC and the new Young Child Tax Credit.
Launch service : CalEITC is bigger and betterby Department of Insurance
California’s Low Cost Automobile (CLCA) Insurance program was established by the Legislature in 1999 and exists (pursuant to California Insurance Code Section 11629.7) as a program designed to provide income-eligible, good drivers with liability insurance protection at affordable rates as a way to meet California’s mandatory auto insurance law. California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance Program is a state-sponsored program that makes insurance affordable for California residents who meet the eligibility requirements, regardless of immigration status. The CLCA Insurance program is brought to you by the California Department of Insurance and is administered by the California Automobile Assigned Risk Plan (CAARP).
Launch service : California Low Cost Autoby Department of Insurance
The Senior Gateway is a one-stop website intended to provide seniors, their families, and caregivers with the information they need to connect to helpful services and resources, to find answers, and solve problems. Find information on such topics as: -Avoiding and Reporting Abuse & Neglect -Preventing Fraud, Financial Abuse & Common Scams -Health Care Information -Your Rights -Other Resources Senior Gateway is sponsored by the Elder Financial Abuse Interagency Roundtable (E-FAIR) and hosted by the California Department of Insurance. For more information about E-FAIR please visit the "About Us" page.
Launch service : California Senior Gatewayby Department of General Services
Promotes disability access through dialogue and collaboration with stakeholders, including the disability and business communities.
Launch service : Disability Accessby Department of Social Services
The Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs) are special tax breaks for people who work part time or full time. If you have work income, you can file and claim your EITC refunds, even if you don’t owe any income tax.
Launch service : Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)by California Workforce Development Board
If you want your child to learn more about computers and technology, contact the “Hack the Hood” program. This six-week program teaches low-income youth how to improve search engines, build better websites, and how to get information listed in local internet maps and directories. It also helps youth learn leadership, entrepreneurship, and life skills.
Launch service : Enroll Your Kids in Technology Programsby Employment Development Department
The California State Disability Insurance (SDI) program provides short-term Disability Insurance (DI) benefits to eligible workers who need time off work. You may be eligible for DI if you are unable to work due to non-work-related illness or injury.
Launch service : File for Disabilityby Employment Development Department
This is an online service offered by the Employment Development Department (EDD). It is a fast, convenient, and secure way for customers to file and manage claims.
Launch service : File for Unemploymentby California Department of Education
Find a class to learn English near you with this Directory of Adult Education Programs. These classes are sometimes called “ESL” classes because they teach “English as a Second Language.”
Launch service : Find an ESL/English Classby California Community Colleges
Find resources for undocumented CCC students.
Launch service : Find CCC Undocumented Student Resourcesby Department of Social Services
Find Child Care Services via the Department of Social Services website. Select your desired facility type and one of the following: street, city, zip code, county. Or, you can search via facility number.
Launch service : Find Child Careby Department of Social Services
Find Foster Care Services via the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) website. Select "Foster Family Agencies" on the CDSS website to begin.
Launch service : Find Foster Careby Department of Resources Recycling and Recovery
Find out where to recycle beverage containers, electronic waste, and other recyclables.
Launch service : Find Recycling locationby Department of Social Services
Find information about services offered to refugees. You can find places to learn English, get jobs and training, and learn about education, citizenship, and legal help.
Launch service : Find Refugee Servicesby University of California
Find resources for undocumented UC students.
Launch service : Find UC Undocumented Student Resourcesby Department of Social Services
The CalFresh program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.
Launch service : Food stampsby Department of Veterans Affairs
Get a Veteran Home Loan / Help with Veteran Housing.
Launch service : Get a Veteran Home Loanby Department of Social Services
Get access to citizenship services via the Department of Social Services website. Citizenship services can include information on eligibility requirements and application assistance with the naturalization application. Knowledgeable service providers exist throughout California; select your region to find a provider near you.
Launch service : Get Citizenship Servicesby Department of Social Services
Find immigration legal services for DACA via the Department of Social Services website. There are service providers throughout California.
Launch service : Get DACA Legal Helpby Office of the Governor
Find information on how to access disaster relief services and information on ensuring your health and safety.
Launch service : Get Disaster Relief Assistanceby Office of the Governor
Find updated information on DACA.
Launch service : Get Updates on DACAby Department of Health Care Access and Information
HCAI collects, analyzes, and publishes data about California’s healthcare workforce and health professional training, as well as identifies areas of the state in which there are shortages of health professionals and service capacity. Find information on areas of unmet need, healthcare workforce data, grants, and more.
Launch service : Get Workforce Capacity Education and Trainingby Department of General Services
Provides services in the areas of recruitment and hiring.
Launch service : Human Resourcesby Department of Health Care Services
Learn more about Medi-Cal for DACA.
Launch service : Learn More About Medi-Cal for DACAby California Department of Education
Find a class to learn how to read and write in English with this Directory of Adult Education.
Launch service : Learn to Read and Writeby California Department of Education
The CA Meals for Kids mobile app helps you find, save, and share nearby California meal sites by searching on a variety of criteria.
Launch service : Meals For Kids (iOS)by Civil Rights Department
All victims and witnesses of hate incidents and hate crimes can report and are eligible for free hotline support services. California vs Hate is not affiliated with law enforcement, and you can report anonymously.
Launch service : Report a Hate Incidentby Franchise Tax Board
Get free tax help at a location near you
Launch service : Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)by California Department of Public Health
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) helps families get healthy food and a lot more. WIC helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services. WIC serves babies and children up to age 5, pregnant women, and new mothers. Dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families are welcome at WIC too!
Launch service : Women, Infants and Children (WIC)