Resource Directory

California Volunteers

Provides opportunities to engage Californians in service, volunteering, and civic action. The College Corps program invites students across the state to be placed in a community-based organization working in K-12 education, climate action, or food insecurity. The Youth Jobs Corp employs young people to address the issues of food insecurity, COVID-19, and climate action. California’s Climate Action Corps provides volunteer and job opportunities to help California mitigate the climate crisis.

Phone: (916) 323-7646 or (888) 567-SERV

Visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov

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California Volunteers Wildfire Recovery and Resilience Resources

Ways to stay safe and ways to help before, during and after a wildfire.

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California Work Opportunity and Responsibility for Kids (CalWORKs) Child Care Program

Current or former CalWORKs cash aid recipients are eligible to receive assistance with paying for child care with a provider of their choice, if they are employed or participating in county approved Welfare-to-Work activities. Child care is provided for children through the age of 12, and for exceptional needs and severely disabled children up to age 21.

Phone: (800) 543-7793

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California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKS)

The CalWORKS program gives cash aid and services to eligible California families in need. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family is in need, CalWORKs may be able to provide immediate short-term help with housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food, and other necessary expenses.

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California’s Franchise Tax Board (FTB)’s Help with LA County Fire Relief

A FAQ webpage answering typical questions taxpayers might have about the new tax relief for LA County fire survivors.

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California’s Low Cost Automobile Insurance

California’s Low Cost Auto (CLCA) Insurance program helps good drivers that are income eligible afford auto insurance that meets the state’s mandatory auto insurance law. Each policy provides liability coverage for the vehicle’s primary driver and eligible secondary drivers. A person is allowed up to two policies, one for each of two vehicles. All vehicles in your household must be covered under the CLCA insurance program.

Phone: (866) 602-8861

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Californians for All College Corps

In partnership with California colleges and universities, the Corps will deploy more than 10,000 College Corps Fellows in a state service program, helping to create a debt-free pathway to college while engaging students across the state in solving problems in their communities.

Phone: (888) 567-SERV

Visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov

CalJOBS

Allows job seekers at all levels, from entry level to full career pathways, to search for jobs, access training workshops, and post resumes to connect with prospective employers. Additional services offered to job seekers through CalJOBS include customizing job searches, alerts for job openings, and access to labor market information.

Phone: (800) 758-0398

Visit caljobs.ca.gov

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