+ Unemployment benefits

You may be eligible for unemployment insurance. File a claim here

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+ Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

You can boost your income through the EITC. Go here to claim your credits, which are now available to adults without kids at home.

+ Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC)

If you’re pregnant or have children under the age of 5, consider applying for the Women, Infants & Children program (WIC) to get access to nutritious foods and other resources. Click here to learn more.

+ Child Tax Credit

Almost all families qualify for the CTC and will get money from the tax credit. You must submit a tax return this year even if you typically do not file. Go here to begin claiming this credit and to get help filing your taxes.

+ Child Care Assistance

You may qualify for full or partial payment assistance for childcare through one of California’s Alternative Payment Programs (CAPP). Go here to find the CAPP providers in your county, who you may call to get started.

+ Child Care Assistance in Alameda County

You may qualify for full or partial payment assistance for childcare through one of California’s Alternative Payment Programs (CAPP). Go here to find four CAPP providers in Alameda County, who you may call to get started.

+ Rent

If you are behind on your rent, go here to get help avoiding eviction.

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+ Mortgage

If you have fallen behind on your housing payments due to pandemic-related hardships, you may be eligible to receive assistance through the California Mortgage Relief Program. See if you are eligible by clicking here.

+ Health Insurance

Sign-up for Medi-Cal to receive free and reduced price options. Already signed up? Click here to make sure that your information is up to date, and to sign up for alerts about general updates and what is happening with Medi-Cal renewals.

+ Financial Aid

Get money for college by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)—including financial aid you don’t have to pay back. Go here to learn more. Does that look confusing? Consider starting your application here and get free application support.

+ Student Debt

You may be eligible for student loan relief. Go here to learn more and apply.

Note: Interest on federal student loan payments resumed on September 1, and payments are due beginning in October. Go here to learn more.

+ Food

You may be eligible for money to buy groceries through CalFresh. Need food today? Pick up free groceries at one of California’s food banks.

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+ Food in Alameda County

You may be eligible for money to buy groceries through CalFresh. Need food today? Pick up free groceries at one of Alameda County’s food banks.

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+ Utilities

Explore your options to keep your service even if you can’t pay, or find a discount program that's right for you.

+ Additional Support in Alameda County

Alameda County residents can visit their Social Services Agency here to search for even more assistance.

+ Additional Support in the City of Oakland with Oakland Promise

With Oakland Promise Brilliant Baby you can visit their eligibility page here to discover more about: 1. College Savings Account seeded with $500; 2. Financial literacy programming. 3. Monthly workshops about financial topics, early childhood development, school and childcare options and community resources; 4. Customer service department that can connect you with other local agencies and organizations.

With Oakland Promise Kindergarten to College parents can visit their scholarship fund page here if you have a child in Oakland’s district or charter schools and in grades Kindergarten through 7th grade they may be eligible for their scholarship fund. Sign up today and your child will receive $100 in each of the following grades Kindergarten, 5th, 6th, 8th and 9th (all totaling $500), for as long as they remain in Oakland schools.

With Oakland Promise College Access Oakland high school seniors parents can visit their scholarship page here. If you are a low income family with a child who will be graduating this year with a 2.0 GPA from an Oakland district or charter public school your child may be eligible for a scholarship ranging from $2000-$16000. The student must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) Or California Dream Act (CADAA) application to apply.

+ Additional Support in LA County

Los Angeles County residents can visit their Social Services Agency here to search for even more assistance.

Los Angeles County landlords can now apply for rent relief. Visit the Los Angeles County Consumer and Business Affairs here to learn more and apply.

+ Search for other resources

Visit FindHelp.org or dial 211 at anytime (24/7) for assistance identifying a range of additional resources.