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Changes to CalWORKs Should Support Families, Not Hurt Them
CalWORKs is a crucial safety net program supporting low-income families. However, proposed budget cuts prioritize short-term employment over long-term stability, potentially undermining the program’s effectiveness and contradicting the governor’s stated goals.Health & Safety Net
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Having access to health care services helps to prevent or manage chronic health conditions and promotes overall physical and mental health.
SSI/SSP is a critical source of income for well over 1 million low-income older adults (age 65 or older) and people with disabilities in California.
Over 40% of women in California with low and moderate incomes were not able to afford enough food before the pandemic.
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