California has amazing resources to help citizens thrive. Take advantage of programs that will benefit your life. Understand the resources that are available to California residents by reading this list!
CalFresh
CalFresh is California’s food stamp program. Food assistance programs help low-income residents purchase groceries. Depending on a household’s size and income, qualified recipients may receive $250 to $1504 a month for food. CalFresh works in every California county, and recipients can use benefits at food stores and farmer’s markets. This is a great program for people in need of food assistance.
CalJOBS
Unemployment is challenging. Fortunately, the Employment Development Department (EDD) offers monetary benefits to qualified recipients. Unemployment insurance is temporary as recipients must actively look for work. To find suitable jobs, the EDD offers help. One thing you might not know about EDD unemployment benefits is that you must register with CalJOBS. This is an online labor exchange system that connects people with potential employers. Furthermore, CALJOBS offers resume-building courses!
California Mortgage Relief
Citizens falling behind on mortgage payments can find assistance with the California Mortgage Relief program. The resource uses federal Homeowner Assistance Funds to help homeowners catch up on past-due payments. This is a free program that requires no repayment. To receive help, you must meet eligibility requirements like pandemic-related financial hardships.
First 5 California
First 5 California is another resource available to California residentswho are parents or guardians of children ages 0 to 5. The organization offers resources like nutrition classes, literacy, and language development courses, and smoking cessation counseling. To optimize early childhood development, First 5 California wants to give children the best start in life. With a variety of early childhood topics and parent guides, this organization is helpful to all parents.
ClearPoint Credit Counseling Solution
This nonprofit organization offers credit counseling. With services like student loan counseling, debt management programs, and education workshops, residents will learn about credit and loans. Additionally, ClearPoint offers interactive budget and money management tools so that residents can practice budgeting techniques.
Emilie St. John is a freelance journalist who appears weekly in the Los Angeles Wave newspaper and can be reached at [email protected].
