Community advocate Kalisha Goodwin’s message at the Stronger CA reception puts a human face on #CalWORKs, #Medi-Cal, #CalFresh, and Black Infant Health matter.
“These are not line items in a budget. They are the resources that held me up while I built a stronger life for myself and my kids.”
Trump will freeze $10B in funding for ONLY certain states, inc. CA. This will affect Temporary Assistance for NEEDY FAMILIES, #CalWORKs, cutting off access to child care subsidies & a critical line of defense in preventing families from falling even deeper into poverty by enabling parents to work.
While D.C. plots to take away vital services from families, we're over here in #California planning the future of #CalWORKs, to make it a program that helps parents achieve their dreams. Thank you @parentvoicesca.bsky.social for bringing the power to @calhhs.bsky.social's CalWORKs Training Academy!
🦋California has the 4th largest economy in the world yet, there are approximately 1.6 million children in California that live in poverty.
📣Safetynet programs like #CalFresh, #CalWORKS, #CalEITC and Child Tax Credits help to children and families cover their basic needs.
In a new data point, we show how many college students are enrolled in #CalWORKs, the average benefit amounts, and which UC and California Community Colleges have the highest enrollment rates: capolicylab.org/calworks-par...
Si tu familia recibe beneficios de #CalFresh, #MediCal o #CalWORKs, podrías ser elegible para #SUNBucks
La mayoría de las familias elegibles recibirán las tarjetas para sus hijos automáticamente por correo — ¡$120 por niño en beneficios de supermercado!
Más info: www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks
If your household receives #CalFresh, #MediCal, or #CalWORKs benefits, you may be eligible for #SUNBucks
Most eligible families will automatically receive their kids’ card(s) in the mail — $120 per child in grocery benefits!
Learn more at www.cdss.ca.gov/sun-bucks
🎉 Victory! #SB290 (Smallwood-Cuevas) Has Passed!
We're thrilled to share that SB 290 has officially passed—marking a major step forward for dignity and access in California's #CalWORKs program.
#SB290 #CalWORKs #EquityInAction #CaliforniaLegislation #PeopleFirstPolicy
#SUNBucks are here! Children who qualify for free school meals, #CalFresh, #CalWORKs or #MediCal this year are auto enrolled to receive $120 per child. If you believe your child is eligible & you don’t receive SUN Bucks, apply via the Universal Benefits App through your child’s school office.
✨ #AB461 (Ahrens) corrects a policy that punishes #CalWORKs families by partially withholding desperately needed aid if the child is 16 or over. The current law does not take into consideration the hardships facing these families." -Rebecca Gonzales @westerncenter.bsky.social #CAAssembly
👏⭐" #AB461 (Ahrens) ensures families facing school attendance challenges get support instead of punishment. #CalWORKs families can face sanctions due to truancy, pushing families further into poverty.
This bill shifts the focus from punishment to partnership." -Asm. Patrick Ahrens #CAAssembly
Today our #parents did it again!
Walked into the #California State Capitol Building with a fire in their hearts ready to fight for their families & communities.
With #babies jumping & #kids on their hips, they used their voices for those who can not.
#CalWORKs # CaBudget
📢 Let’s rip off the bandage, and talk about it!
#Poverty is a policy choice!
Period….
Invest in our #communities and watch what people can achieve when you instill hope!
#ChildCare #CalWorks #CaBudget
✌🏽Take 2 minutes to send an e-mail to the Assembly Budget Subcommittee staff to make sure your #family needs are heard!
⬇️ Click Below
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#California #CABudget #ChildCare #Family #Needs #CalWorks
𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 - Government Advocacy at its most vivid point. Direct link to article: https://open.substack.com/pub/rvanleeuwen/p/opinion-family-intrusion-policies
My opinion on 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 (@californiadss.bsky.social) regulatory amendments to the #CalWorks 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (𝘖𝘳𝘥.0324-02) is on Substack (Substack.com/@rvanleeuwen/). Expanded Opinion in Contextual Dissent. w/Respect 🤚
Direct open.substack.com/pub/rvanleeu...
📢 ¡ATENCIÓN: Beneficiarios de CalFresh Food y CalWORKs afectados por los incendios en Los Ángeles!
¡Llama al condado para más información (866) 613-3777!
Desliza para ver si tu código postal califica ⬇️
Si necesita ayuda, llámenos al 213.749.4261
#MCHA #CalFresh #CalWORKs #AyudaPorIncendios
📢ATTENTION: @CalFreshfood & CalWORKs Recipients Affected by LA Wildfires
If you live in an area impacted by recent wildfires, you may be eligible!
Swipe through the images to check if your ZIP code is eligible!
If you need help, call us at 213.749.4261
#MCHA #CalFresh #CalWORKs #WildfireRelief
💕Joy Perrin and other parent leaders from #WeAreCalWORKs are helping California understand what a family-first, compassionate CalWORKs program focused on success can look like.
#CalWORKs #ParentLeaders #ParentsLead #Sacramento #CALeg
Video by our Andrew Cheyne at the #StrongerCA event this week.
We support parent led organizing & advocacy like the 700 @ParentVoicesCA parent, youth leaders taking part in #Stand4Children2018 today. Those directly impacted by policies should be driving the efforts to create a more equitable #ChildCare & #CalWORKs system! #ParentPower
