California Community Resource Guide

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  • Adoption Assistance Program

    Provides financial and medical coverage to facilitate adoption for children who otherwise would remain in long-term foster care. Adoptive parents can request program benefits, including a monthly negotiated rate, medical coverage (Medicaid/Medi-Cal), reimbursement of adoption expenses, payment for out-of-home placement, etc.

    Phone: (916) 651-8089

    Visit cdss.ca.gov
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  • Adult Protective Services

    Assistance for older adults (60 years and older) and dependent adults (18-59 who are disabled) when these adults are unable to meet their own needs, or are victims of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.

    Phone: (833) 401-0832

    Visit cdss.ca.gov
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  • Afghan Arrival Response

    For more information and resources to support Afghan newcomers, visit the Afghan Arrival Response webpage.

    Phone: (916) 654-4356

    Visit cdss.ca.gov
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  • AmeriCorps California

    Join AmeriCorps California, where members strengthen communities and develop skills to become civic-minded, compassionate leaders through service.

    Phone: (888) 567-SERV

    Visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov

  • Area Agencies on Aging

    Enables older adults to access services that support healthy living and independence, promoting older adults’ ability to maintain the highest possible levels of function, participation, and dignity in the community.

    Phone: (800) 510-2020

    Visit aging.ca.gov
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  • Ask CA

    A guide with resources and services provided by state agencies in partnership with and for older adults.

    Visit aging.ca.gov

  • BenefitsCal

    Offers application assistance to benefits assistance programs by county. These include programs like CalFRESH, CalWORKS, and Medi-Cal.

    Visit benefitscal.com

  • BrightLife Kids

    Free behavioral health coaching for parents, caregivers, and kids 0–12 with no insurance required. Get access to 1-1 support with licensed wellness coaches, educational content, self-help tools, goal-setting and journaling exercises, assessments, and peer communities. Coaching services are offered in English and Spanish, as well as telephone-based coaching in 17 additional languages.

    Phone: (888) 224-7332

    Visit hellobrightline.com
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  • CA Dream Act Application

    Information on financial aid to support educational goals (college, university or trade school) for undocumented students living in California through the California Dream Act Application process.

    Visit csac.ca.gov

  • CA Meals for Kids

    CA Meals for Kids mobile application helps find nearby California Afterschool and Summer Meal Programs Sites through iOS, Android, and Microsoft devices.

    Phone: (916) 319-0800

    Visit cde.ca.gov