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QUICK INFO BOX
- CalFresh Program ⇑ – Monthly food stamp benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores, Call: 877-847-3663
- California General Assistance or General Relief (GA/GR) Program ⇑ – Designed to provide relief and support to indigent adults who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs, Call: Local County Welfare Department
- California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) ⇑ – A state-funded food assistance program for legal permanent non-citizens residing in the U.S., and determined ineligible for federal food stamp benefits solely due to their immigration status, Call: 877-847-3663
- California Access for Infants & Mothers (AIM) Program ⇑ – Provides low cost health insurance coverage to uninsured, middle income pregnant women, Call: 800-433-2611
- California Children’s Services (CCS) ⇑ – A California State program providing health care and services to children with certain diseases or health problems, Call: Local County Office
- California Medi-Cal ⇑ – A public health insurance program that provides free or low cost medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources, Call: Local County Social Services
- California Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) ⇑ – Provides no-cost or low-cost health coverage for eligible children in California, Call: 877-543-7669
- California Denti-Cal ⇑ – Dental Services are currently provided as one of the many benefits under the Medi-Cal program, Call: 800-322-6384
- California Child Health and Disability Prevention (CHDP) ⇑ – A preventive program that delivers periodic health assessments and services to low income children and youth in California, Call: Local County Office
- California Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) ⇑ – Healthy foods, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, health care referrals, Call: 800-852-5770
- California National School Lunch Program (NSLP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free lunches to school children, Call: 916-319-0800
- California Special Milk Program ⇑ – Offers milk to children in schools, childcare institutions, and eligible camps, Call: 916-319-0800
- California School Breakfast Program (SBP) ⇑ – Provides low-cost or free meals to school children, Call: 916-319-0800
- California Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) ⇑ – Provides free meals and snacks to help low-income children in the summer months, Call: 916-319-0800
- California Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) ⇑ – Provides healthy meals and snacks to children and adults receiving day care, Call: 916-319-0800
- California Head Start and Early Head Start ⇑ – Comprehensive child development programs serving low-income children and their families, Call: 916-444-7760
- California Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) ⇑ – Provides assistance to eligible California low-income households to manage and meet their immediate home heating and/or cooling needs, Call: 916-576-7109
- California Weatherization Assistance Program ⇑ – Assists households reduce energy bills by improving energy efficiency of their homes, Call: 916-576-7109
- California Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) ⇑ – Provides low-income seniors with coupons that can be exchanged for fresh California-grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs at farmers’ markets, Call: 916-657-3231
- California Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) ⇑ – The program provides job-related counseling, job training, and job referral services for low-income California seniors, Call: 800-510-2020
- California Housing Choice Voucher Program ⇑ – Helps eligible low-income Californians lease privately owned rental units from participating landlords, Call: Local PHA
- California Public Housing ⇑ – Provides safe, decent, and affordable rental units for low-income Californians, Call: Local PHA
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