California opened college savings accounts for millions of kids. Why do so few know about it? - Oakland North California opened college savings accounts for millions of kids born after 2022. Why do so few know about it?

College fund exists for all Cali kids born after 2022. “Our biggest challenge is also the biggest opportunity: We have families that haven’t claimed their accounts, that don’t know about #CalKIDS." oaklandnorth.net/2025/11/03/c...

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Looking for an Operations & Comms Coordinator (PT, remote) to help power our work connecting CA families to early wealth-building accounts like #CalKIDS.

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Big news: Joining the Early Wealth Partnership as founding Director of Development - Susan Mernit Excited to join the Early Wealth Partnership as Director of Development—working to connect CA kids with $2.2B in unclaimed wealth-building accounts.

Big personal news: Excited to join the Early Wealth Partnership as Director of Development—scaling access to $2.2B in accounts for California kids.
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#CalKIDS #ChildSavings #EconomicMobility

A mother and her baby at a green open space with trees in the background. The mother is holding her baby and kissing his cheek. The message reads, “California started a free scholarship for your child. Claim up to $175!” The CalKIDS logo and the Office of Community Partnerships and Strategic Communications logo appear below the photo.

👶✨ CalKIDS provides children born in California with up to $175 for college education and career training! Visit CalKIDS.org/OCPSC to learn more and start building your child's future. #CalKIDS #OCPSC #Scholarship #FutureReady

Alex visited UCLA Early HeadStart in #Arleta, where Dr. Beck & Anand Varma shared incredible equipment he developed under Nat Geo w/ curious young learners.
We shared info w/ parents on #CalKIDS, a program that helps families save for their kid’s college. For more info go to the link in my bio!

More, but not enough, Californians accessing free money for college, career CalKIDS, the state program that deposits at least $500 into savings accounts for eligible students, has overcome some of the challenges affecting its awareness and access.

More, but not enough, Californians accessing free money for #college, career. Do you have questions about college aid? Contact us!
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Over $80 million in scholarships ready to claim for Fresno County kids through Calkids. It’s never too early to save! kmph.com/news/local/o... #CalKids #FreeMoney #SavingsProgram #HigherEd #ScholarDog

San Francisco’s K2C program opens a $50 college savings account for every public school kindergartener. Launched in 2011 by SF Treasurer Jose Cisneros and then SF Mayor Gavin Newsom, it’s the first universal Child Savings Account program in the U.S. #CollegeBound #K2C #CalKids

Proud to kick off today’s CEWAS Summit with @fionamacpa.bsky.social, spotlighting how the #CalKIDS program helps families save early & build a path to college.

As a board member for all 3 CA public higher ed systems, I’m committed to making college more equitable & affordable for our students.

Huge thanks to Golden 1 Credit Union for teaming up with my CalKIDS today at 4 of their 70 California branches—Sac, Oakland, Madera & Fresno!
Appreciate your continued support for education, financial literacy & economic empowerment! #CalKIDS #Golden1 #CommunityImpact

Alejandro Calleja Financial Capabilities Coordinator in Los Angeles provided support to the Ramon/Cortez-Sanchez families took a step toward building generational wealth by claiming their CalKIDS and opening three 529 Scholarshare accounts for their children! 🙌 T

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Over 2 Million Students in California Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships Up to $1,500 California's high school and college students can benefit significantly from the CalKIDS program, receiving scholarships up to $1,500 for educational expenses.

Over 2 Million Students in California Eligible for CalKIDS Scholarships Up to $1,500 #USA #California #Sacramento #Scholarships #CalKIDS

California State Treasurer's Office on LinkedIn: Join us for CalKIDS Community Day on April 5! The State Treasurer’s Office… Join us for CalKIDS Community Day on April 5! The State Treasurer’s Office & Golden 1 Credit Union are hosting events in Sacramento, Fresno, Madera & Oakland…

Join me for CalKIDS Community Day on April 5 from 4-7 pm at one of four Golden 1 Credit Union events in Sacramento, Fresno, Madera & Oakland to share financial resources, family activities & expert guidance. Learn how CalKIDS helps families save for college! www.linkedin.com/posts/califo... #calkids

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Dewan: This state program could help make college a reality for your child sanjosespotlight.com/dewan-this-state-program... @CalkidsProgram #calkids #savings #college

Thank you @AlamedaCOE for hosting our first in-person @CalkidsProgram Town Hall re child savings accounts. Here with Supt L.K. Monroe, David Silver, Dir of Education for Oakland Mayor Libby Schaaf, and @dubnationinside models. Great job #calkids team! https://calkids.org

Talked about small biz grants, loans, #CalKids, ADUs and more with Jay King on @KDEEFM. Grammy Award winning singer and record label executive, Jay King, was elected CEO/President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) in June of 2019. @CalBCC

Thank you @GavinNewsom & SF Treasurer Cisneros for creating the first-in-nation children’s Savings accounts 11 years ago. Our @ScholarShare529 team is busy implementing #CalKids and cannot wait until every newborn and 1st-12 graders get $ this summer!...

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