California is one of the most productive and wealthiest states in the United States due to its vast farmland and is home to Silicon Valley.
However, millions of residents can still not live without the help of government assistance programs.
California Government Assistance Programs
Marca reports that residents can avail of the various California government assistance programs, as follows:
Residents can use the BenefitsCal to contact the appropriate government service they need.
For those searching for healthcare services, residents can use Medic-Cal. Covered California and Covered California for Small Businesses aims to help qualify for Medi-Cal. While the County Medical Services Program, Community Health Clinics and COBRA help the unemployed residents access health care.
California offers various types of food assistance programs aside from CalFresh. The state also offers the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program and California Association of Food Banks, Free Summer Lunch Programs, School Meals.
The state of California offers various government assistance programs to its residents. (Photo: San Francisco Chronicle)
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California also offers employment and training services programs such as America’s Job Center of California and Apprenticeship Opportunities.
California also offers the California Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids or CalWORKS, which provides cash assistance to pregnant women and families with an eligible child(ren).
Residents can also find assistance for housing and utilities. California also assists with human services, such as helping those suffering from domestic violence and senior assistance programs.
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