Resources

Displaying 1-12 of 71 results found

• Data Hit

  California is Estimated to Spend Over $9 Billion on Tax Breaks for Corporations

  Millions of Californians are struggling to make ends meet and the affordability crisis continues to drive up the cost of basic necessities like groceries and rent. Simultaneously, the 2025 Republican megabill — H.R.1 — is further straining the budgets of low-income households, by making unprecedented cuts to health care and food assistance, and giving out … Continued
  
  Safety Net

  Taxes & Revenue
• Issue Brief

  Expanding the Young Child Tax Credit Would Help More Families Afford Basic Needs

  key takeaway Expanding the California Young Child Tax Credit would strengthen affordability for families with low incomes, promote racial equity, and reach immigrant families left out of federal tax credits, as federal cuts in the 2025 megabill, H.R. 1, deepen economic hardship for millions across the state. Around 7 million Californians consistently struggle to make … Continued
  Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  Timeline of Funding Cuts to Medi-Cal and CalFresh in California

  key takeaway Many provisions in the harmful Republican megabill, H.R. 1, and the 2025-26 California state budget will directly reduce federal and state funding for Medi‑Cal and CalFresh, putting millions of Californians at risk of losing health care coverage and food assistance. The recently enacted Republican megabill, H.R. 1, includes the largest funding cuts to health … Continued
  CalFresh

  Federal Policy

  Health

  Medi-Cal

  Safety Net
• Data Hit

  USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians

  Over 5.5 million Californians depend on CalFresh — California’s name for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — to put food on the table every month. CalFresh provides modest monthly food assistance and, as one of the few means-tested programs that reaches almost all low-income people, is the state’s most important anti-hunger tool. In 2023, … Continued
  CalFresh

  Safety Net
• Issue Brief

  Human Impact: Federal Proposals Would Cause Widespread Harm

  key takeaway Federal budget proposals threaten to cut funding for essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh, trading away Californians’ health care and food security to fund massive tax breaks for the wealthy — with devastating consequences for millions of families across the state. All Californians deserve access to resources that allow them the opportunity to … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health

  Safety Net
• 5Facts

  California’s Safety Net Explained

  key takeaway California’s vast wealth contrasts sharply with deep income inequality, leaving over a quarter of residents unable to meet basic needs without safety net support. Strengthening safety net programs is crucial to reducing poverty and ensuring all Californians can thrive. California is home to vast wealth and has the 5th largest economy in the … Continued
  CalFresh

  CalWORKs

  SSI/SSP

  Safety Net
• Report

  California’s Refundable Income Tax Credits: $1.4 Billion for Californians With Low Incomes

  key takeaway California’s refundable income tax credits — CalEITC, YCTC, and FYTC — play a crucial role in combating poverty and promoting economic security for millions of low-income families and individuals. These programs prove how targeted policies can address the state’s high cost of living, advance racial equity, and provide vital financial support. Every Californian … Continued
  CalEITC

  Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  California’s Undocumented Residents Make Significant Tax Contributions

  key takeaway California’s undocumented residents contribute nearly $8.5 billion in taxes, playing a crucial role in supporting public services while remaining excluded from essential programs. All Californians should be able to live thriving lives and participate in their communities, regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or immigration status. California is … Continued
  Health

  Safety Net

  Taxes & Revenue
• Report

  Revitalizing Unemployment Insurance in California

  California’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is severely underfunded and outdated, leaving workers with inadequate benefits and excluding millions.
  Poverty & Inequality

  Safety Net
• Interactive

  The California Women’s Well-Being Index

  The California Women’s Well-Being Index is a fully interactive data visualization that looks at women’s well-being in each of California’s 58 counties. The Index shows how women are faring overall and across five different areas of well-being: Health, Personal Safety, Employment & Earnings, Economic Security, and Political Empowerment. See the Index to learn how women are faring in your community.
  Health

  Poverty & Inequality

  Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  Prioritizing Family Well-Being: Making CalWORKs More Accessible

  California’s CalWORKs program, while crucial for low-income families with children, penalizes them financially for not meeting work requirements. This is counterproductive as sanctioned families often face the most barriers to employment.
  CalWORKs

  Safety Net
• Data Hit

  SSI/SSP Grants: Moving in the Right Direction, but Still Not Enough

  California’s SSI/SSP program helps low-income elderly and disabled residents with basic living expenses. A recent increase helped, but cost-of-living adjustments are needed to keep pace with inflation.
  Safety Net