California Community Resource Guide

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  • CalGrant

    A Cal Grant is money for college that does not have to be paid back. Cal Grants can be used at any University of California, California State University or California Community College, as well as qualifying independent and career colleges or technical schools in California.

    Phone: (888) 224-7268

    Visit csac.ca.gov
    Call CalGrant

  • CalHHS Emergency Resource Guide

    Emergency resource guide page connects Californians with the resources needed to safely navigate an emergency or natural disaster situation. Resources include a personal emergency plan, prescription drug guide, mental health and social services, and information for individuals with access and functional needs.

    Visit chhs.ca.gov

  • CalHOPE Schools Initiative

    Point of access for several programs: Angst: Building Resilience; A Trusted Space: Redirecting Grief to Growth; and Stories of Hope: SHORTS. These video tools and exercises are available at no cost to all public schools in California.

    (833) 317-HOPE (4673)

    Visit calhopeschools.org

  • California Alternate Rates for Energy

    Offers a 30-35% discount on electric bill and a 20% discount on natural gas bill. For the CARE Program, electrical companies with 100,000 or more customer accounts in California offer a 30-35% discount as required by Public Utilities Code Section 739.1. Electrical companies with fewer than 100,000 customer accounts in California offer a 20% discount.

    Visit cpuc.ca.gov

  • California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth

    The California Chafee Grant for Foster Youth (Chafee Grant) awards up to $5,000 a year to eligible foster youth. The Chafee Grant may be used at any eligible California college or university, or career or technical school.

    Visit csac.ca.gov

  • California Climate Action Corps

    Take Action! The Climate Action Corps helps leverage volunteers and fellows to engage communities, cultivate change and leave a lasting impact on our environment and health.

    Visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov

  • California Connect (Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program)

    Provides communications equipment and services to persons with cognitive, mobility, and speech-related disabilities. The program’s accessible products and services are fully subsidized, removing financial barriers.

    Phone: (800) 806-1191; ASL Now: (800) 806-1191; TTY: (800) 806-4474

    Visit caconnect.org
    Call Program

  • California Department of Education / High School Programs and Resources

    High school program and resources including learning support and service support.

    Phone: (916) 319-0893

    Visit cde.ca.gov
    Call Programs

  • California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Loan Program

    Offers a variety of loan programs to help purchase a home in California.

    Phone: (877) 922-5432

    Visit calhfa.ca.gov
    Call Program

  • California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS)

    CalKIDS offers newborns and eligible low-income public school children in California an initial seed deposit, along with other potential financial incentives to make it easier for more children to save for their future education.

    Phone: (888) 445-2377

    Visit calkids.org
    Call CalKIDS