GOLDEN STATE ADVANTAGE CARDS Golden State Advantage Cards help you to buy food for your family. The average amount of benefits received per household is about $200 per month.
Get Connected: www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps
CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF FOOD BANKS The California Association of Food Banks unifies over 40 food banks statewide that provide food for those who need it.
Get Connected: www.cafoodbanks.org/find.htm
HOUSING ADVICE
HOMEOWNER'S HOPE Homeowner's HOPE provides counseling services, education and support to help you avoid foreclosure and overcome financial issues at no cost to you.
Get Connected: wwww.yourhome.ca.gov
JOB RESOURCES
EMPLOYMENT DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT The Employment Development Department is your direct link to job placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, disability insurance, employment and training, labor market information, payroll taxes and more!
Get Connected:
www.edd.ca.gov
MONEY TIPS
EARNED INCOME TAX CREDIT (EITC) The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is the nation's largest resource for working families. If you are eligible to claim it, it can mean a return of up to $4,700. With the Child Tax Credit you may be able to regain up to $1,000 per qualifying child.
Get Connected:
800.829.1040
OPEN BANK ACCOUNT Remember, the EITC and Child Tax Credit provide you with the best opportunity to set aside money for the future. OPEN UP A BANK ACCOUNT and start saving today!
THE CALIFORNIA ALTERNATE RATES FOR ENERGY (CARE) THE CALIFORNIA ALTERNATE RATES FOR ENERGY (CARE) program provides a 20% discount on your monthly gas bill if you are eligible.
Get Connected: www.cpuc.ca.gov/PUC/energy/Low+Income/care.htm
THE CALIFORNIA LIFELINE TELEPHONE SERVICE THE CALIFORNIA LIFELINE TELEPHONE SERVICE program can provide your family up to a 50% percent discount on your home telephone service if you qualify.
Get Connected:
866.272.0349
ICANAFFORDCOLLEGE.COM ICANAFFORDCOLLEGE.COM provides students and parents with information about financial aid programs and services to help pay for college. Get Connected: www.ICanAffordCollege.com
CALIFORNIA LOW COST AUTO INSURANCE CALIFORNIA LOW COST AUTO INSURANCE provides an affordable auto insurance option to qualifying low-income, good drivers.
Get Connected:
866.602.8861