California Community Resource Guide
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California Home Visiting Program
The California Home Visiting Program (CHVP) oversees evidence-based and innovative home visiting sites spread throughout 34 California counties.
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California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) Loan Program
Offers a variety of loan programs to help purchase a home in California.
Phone: (877) 922-5432
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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
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California Library Literacy Services
Adults can get no-cost instruction in reading, writing, spelling, math, basic skills, listening/speaking English, and other subjects through their local library. Family literacy programs also serve adult learners and family members.
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California LifeLine Program
Provides discounted home phone and cell phone services to eligible households.
Phone: (866) 272-0349
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California Long-Term Care Ombudsman CRISISline
Assist residents in long-term care facilities with issues related to day-to-day care, health, safety, and personal preferences.
Phone: (800) 231-4024
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California Medical Assistance (Medi-Cal)
Medi-Cal is California’s Medicaid program. This is a public health insurance program that provides free or low cost medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Medi-Cal currently provides a core set of health benefits, including doctor visits, hospital care, immunization, pregnancy-related services and nursing home care. Medi-Cal also has mental health and substance abuse services.
Phone: (800) 541-5555
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California Military Department GI Bill Award Program
The CMD GI Bill issues educational awards to qualifying members of the California Army or Air National Guard, California State Guard, and the California Naval Militia. This State Grant can pay for tuition and fees at a University of California, California State University, or a California Community College. It can also be used for eligible California proprietary and private institutions. See eligibility requirements on website.
Phone: (888) 224-7268
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California Newcomer Education and Well-Being Program
The program provides support services to newcomer students, English learners, and immigrant families. There are 20 school districts and one County Office of Education grantees.
Phone: (916) 654-4356
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California Secretary of State’s Disaster Recovery Assistance Factsheet
Services for survivors of disasters that include recovering business records and vital documents to ensuring displaced voters can exercise their rights.
