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  The Role of CalWORKs in Alleviating Deep Poverty

  Despite recent strides in increasing CalWORKs grants, persistent challenges remain in addressing deep poverty for California families. By focusing on reforms, state leaders can lift families out of poverty and ensure economic security for Californians.
  
  Health & Safety Net
• Q&A

  Federal Shutdown Would Put California’s Safety Net at Risk

  Federal government shutdowns can significantly disrupt California’s essential safety net programs, potentially affecting millions of residents and underscoring the importance of ongoing support for these vital services.
  Health & Safety Net
• Issue Brief

  Continuing the Path Toward Universal Health Coverage in California

  California’s uninsured rate dropped to a historic low in 2022. Equitable access to health coverage as California processes Medi-Cal renewals, which the state temporarily suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  Health & Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  College Students Deserve Better Access to Food Assistance

  Over 50% of eligible college students did not participate in SNAP. Policymakers have a responsibility to support college students in meeting their educational goals to ensure a skilled workforce.
  Health & Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  Strengthening California’s Health Workforce Requires Ongoing Investments

  key takeaway State policymakers must continue to invest in the health workforce in order to meet the needs of Californians. This includes investments in community-led efforts to promote health, such as community health workers and promotores de salud. Access to health care services is important for everyone’s health and well-being. The state’s workforce must meet … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  California Workers Left Behind Due to Inadequate Paid Sick Leave

  State law mandates that eligible workers can earn up to 24 hours of paid sick leave, depending on how many hours they work.
  Health & Safety Net

  Poverty & Inequality
• Fact Sheet

  End of Pandemic Food Assistance Could Push Millions over the Hunger Cliff

  All Californians should be able to afford food, yet many struggle to meet this basic need. CalFresh, or SNAP as it’s known federally, provides around 5 million Californians with low incomes monthly benefits to purchase food. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, CalFresh benefits were increased with emergency allotments (EA) of federal funds. In … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Report

  Californians Need State Leaders to Make Health Care More Affordable

  Health care should be accessible and affordable to all Californians. No one should ever have to skip or delay health care due to the cost. Forgoing preventive care or treatment for health conditions is harmful to health and well-being. Unfortunately, many Californians lack access to affordable health care. For some, monthly health insurance premiums are … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  CalFresh Helps Millions of Californians Put Food on the Table

  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — known as CalFresh in California — is the largest federal food assistance program for families with low incomes. On average, nearly 5 million Californians received CalFresh benefits each month in 2022. While CalFresh participation varied across the state, around one-quarter of the population in three congressional districts depended … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  Reforming CalWORKs Sanctions Can Better Support Children and Families

  All California children deserve to grow up in a state that provides their basic needs. CalWORKs is a key part of the California safety net designed to provide families with low incomes financial support to meet their basic needs. However, state policies that reinforce counterproductive federal work requirements limit families’ access to this program. These … Continued
  Health & Safety Net
• Report

  Harmful Obstacles: CalWORKs Work Participation Rate (WPR) Penalty

  The CalWORKs WPR Penalty Undercuts State Reforms Focused on Supporting Families
  Health & Safety Net

  Poverty & Inequality
• Report

  Understanding How Infants and Toddlers with Disabilities or Developmental Delays Receive Support

  jump to: All infants and toddlers and their families should have access to a comprehensive set of services that support their health and development. This is especially important for children who experience delays in their development, which can be a cause for concern. In California, children with disabilities or developmental delays can receive early intervention … Continued
  Health & Safety Net