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Festivals and Fun Times:
California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Fair and Expo
Theme this Year: Fair-y Tails, Come True
Dates: April 25, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara
Phone Number: 805-687-0766
Event Hours: Wed. Apr.25th 4-9pm, carnival closes at 10pm Thurs. 4-9pm, carnival closes at 10pm Fri. 4-10pm, carnival closes midnight Sat. 11am to 10pm, carnival closes midnight Sun.`11am to 9pm,carnival closes at 10pm
California, Fresno
Miranda Lambert w/ Chris Young
Miranda Lambert Dates: April 26, 2012 – April 26, 2012
Location: Save Mart Center
Fresno, CA
Fresno County
Event Hours: 7:30pm
California, Clovis
Clovis Rodeo Silver Tour
Dates: April 26, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location:
Clovis, CA
Fresno County
Phone Number: 599-299-8838
California, San Juan Capistrano
Diamond Jubilee Horse Show
Dates: April 26, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: The Oak Farms
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Orange County
Phone Number: (760) 510-1111
Description: WSEF
California, Costa Mesa
Gem Faire
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Orange County Fairgrounds
OC Fair & Event Center ~ Buildings 14, 16 and East Breezeway
Costa Mesa, CA
Orange County
Phone Number: 503-252-8300
Description: Gem Faire, established in 1989, has become a world renowned marketplace for the finest in gemstones, beads, jewelry, minerals, fossils, meteorites, lapidary equipment, metaphysical items and much more at the lowest prices in today market.
Event Hours: Friday Noon-7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Admission: weekend pass $5, children under 11 admitted free.
California, Placerville
El Dorado County Home and Garden Show
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: El Dorado Fairgrounds
Placerville, CA
El Dorado County
Phone Number: 530-622-7166
Event Hours: Friday 12-7, Sat & Sun 10-5
Admission: adults is $ 2.00, 12 and under are free. Free admission on Friday
Parking: $5.00 per vehicle
California, Santa Maria
Santa Maria Valley Strawberry Festival
Theme this Year: Fun for the Whole Family
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Santa Maria Fairpark
Santa Maria, CA
Santa Barbara County
Description: Three day family fun community festival Celebration the start of strawberry season in the Santa Maria Valley. Enjoy the taste of fresh grow strawberries or strawberry treats.
Event Hours: Gates Open at 11:00 A.M. Daily Festival Closes at 10:00 P.M. Carnival Stays Open Until Midnight
Admission: Adults (12 yrs. old and Up) $6.00 Youth (6-11 yrs. Old) $4.00 Seniors (62 and Up) $4.00
Parking: $5.00
California, Sacramento
California State Flower and Garden Show
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Sacramento Convention Center
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County
Event Hours: Fri. noon to seven Sat. ten to seven Sun. ten to five
Admission: General Admission $5.00 Children 16 and under Free FRIDAY ONLY, Seniors 62 and over, $3.00
California, Indio
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 27, 2012
Location: Empire Polo Field
Indio, CA
Riverside County
Event Hours: TBD
California, Chico
360 Sprints, Street Stocks, Dwarf Cars, Economy Sprints, L
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 27, 2012
Location: Speedway
Chico, CA
Butte County
California, Indio
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 27, 2012
Location: Empire Polo Fiel
Indio, CA
Riverside County
Event Hours: 12pm
California, Mountain View
Miranda Lambert w/ Chris Young
Miranda Lambert Dates: April 27, 2012 – April 27, 2012
Location: Shoreline Amphitheatre
Mountain View, CA
Santa Clara County
Event Hours: TBD
California, Santa Rosa
Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Ruth Finley Person Theater-Wells Fargo Center
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County
Event Hours: 8pm
California, Sacramento
Girl Scouts 100th
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Cal Expo Center
Buildings C and D and Surrounding Outdoor Areas
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County
Event Hours: 10:30am to 3:30pm
Admission: #23.00
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Directions: Rodeo Gate
California, Chico
Chico Velo Wildflower Bike Ride
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
Chico, CA
Butte County
California, San Diego
Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Industry Expo
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Activity Center
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Description: Industry trade show for plumbing, heating and cooling contractors.
Event Hours: 10am to 2pm
Parking: $9
California, Indio
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Dates: April 28, 2012 – April 28, 2012
Location: Empire Polo Field
Indio, CA
Riverside County
California, San Diego
La Jolla Half Marathon
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Main Parking Lot
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Description: The Fairgrounds will be the start for the half marathon.
California, San Diego
Bridal Bazaar
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Activity Center
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Description: biggest and best bridal show. In one day and one place, 200 of the area most talented wedding professionals will be on hand to share thousands of wedding ideas, services and fashions.
Event Hours: 10am to 4pm
Admission: $12.00 $2.00 discount coupon available at event Web site
Parking: $9
California, Indio
Stagecoach Country Music Festival
Dates: April 29, 2012 – April 29, 2012
Location: Empire Polo Field
Indio, CA
River
Event Hours: noon
California, Los Banos
Merced County Spring Fair
Theme this Year: Celebrating Our Past – Imagine Our Future
Dates: May 2, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location:
403 F Street
Los Banos, CA
Merced County
Phone Number: 209-826-5166
California, San Diego
Del Mar Electronics and Design Show
Dates: May 2, 2012 – May 3, 2012
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Multiple Locations
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Description: Nuclear Cowboyz
Event Hours: Wednesday 10:00AM-5:00PM (reception 5:00-7:00PM) Thursday 10:00AM-3:00PM
Admission: Free
California, Santa Rosa
Gem Faire
Dates: May 4, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location: Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Grace Pavilion
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County
Phone Number: 503-252-8300
Second Phone Number: 760-390-3599
Description: Gems, jewelry, beads, classes/instruction, door prizes, minerals, crystals, fossils.
Event Hours: Fri.noon-7pm, Sat.10am-6pm, Sun.10am-5pm
Admission: $5.00 (under 12 free)
California, San Diego
Scrapbook Expo
Dates: May 4, 2012 – May 5, 2012
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
O Brien Hall
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Description: Scrapbook EXPO has everything for beginner or advanced scrapbookers with three days of workshops, crop parties and two buildings filled with the latest and best products.
Event Hours: Friday 10:00AM to 6:00PM Saturday 9:00AM to 5:00PM Daily, Crop, Event: 8:00AM-midnight
Admission: $9.00 per day at the ticket booth $7.00 online Please see event Web site for pricing on workshops
Parking: $9
California, Vallejo
Vallejo Doll Show
Dates: May 4, 2012 – May 5, 2012
Location: Solano County Fairgrounds
Expo Hall
Vallejo, CA
Solano County
Event Hours: 9am to 3:30pm Feb. 4th Fri. 12pm to 4pm May 4th Sat. 9am to 3pm May 5th 9am to 3pm Aug.11th
Parking: $7.00 per vehicle
California, Bakersfield
Kern County Stampede Days
Dates: May 4, 2012 – May 5, 2012
Location:
Bakersfield, CA
Kern County
Event Hours: Gates open at 6pm and performances start at 7:30pm.
California, Stonyford
Stonyford Rodeo
Dates: May 5, 2012 – May 6, 2012
Location:
Stonyford, CA
Colusa County
California, Santa Barbara
Arabian Horse Show & Pacific Slope Championships
Dates: May 10, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara County
Event Hours: 8am – End of classes
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
California, Dixon
Dixon May Fair
Theme this Year: Fun for Ewe at the dixon May Fair
Dates: May 10, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location:
655 South First Street
Dixon, CA
Solano County
Phone Number: 707-678-5529
California, Santa Barbara
Gem Faire
Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara County
Event Hours: Fri. Noon – 6pm, Sat.10am – 6pm, Sun. 10am – 5pm
Admission: Adults $7.00 Children 12 & Under Free
Parking: $5
California, San Francisco
Roger Waters
Roger Waters Dates: May 11, 2012 – May 11, 2012
Location: AT&T Park
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco City and County
Event Hours: 8:15pm
California, San Diego
Roger Waters
Roger Waters Dates: May 13, 2012 – May 13, 2012
Location: Valley View Casino Center
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Event Hours: 8pm
California, Pomona
Schools, Agriculture and Nutrition Fair
Theme this Year: From Seed to Supper
Dates: May 15, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location:
101 W McKinley Avenue
Pomona, CA
Los Angeles County
California, Porterville
Porterville Fair
Theme this Year: Sow It, Show It, Grow It!
Dates: May 16, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location:
300 E Olive Avenue
Porterville, CA
Tulare County
Phone Number: 559-781-6582
California, Chowchilla
Chowchilla-Madera County Fair
Theme this Year: Country Pride County Wide
Dates: May 17, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Chowchilla-Madera Fairgrounds
1000 South 3rd Street
Chowchilla, CA
Madera County
Phone Number: 559-665-3728
California, King City
Salinas Valley Fair
Dates: May 17, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location:
625 Division Street
King City, CA
Monterey County
California, Orland
Glenn County Fair
Theme this Year: Sakes Alive…We re 95!
Dates: May 17, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location:
221 East Yolo St.
Orland, CA
Glenn County
Phone Number: 530-865-1168
Admission: Children 6-12 $4.00 13 & Over $8.00 Under 6 or Over 70 FREE Season Wristband $30
California, Angels Camp
Calveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee
Dates: May 17, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location:
Angels Camp, CA
Calaveras County
Phone Number: 209 736-2561
Description: features exhibits, entertainment, rodeo, horse events, livestock exhibits and the best little carnival in the west.
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California, San Diego
Del Mar Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival
Dates: May 17, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
Bing Crosby Hall
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Description: A wide variety of sewing, quilting, needle-art and craft supply exhibits from many quality companies, plus, Make and Take, workshops and free seminars. See all the latest tools and techniques from the best teachers and suppliers in the industry.
Event Hours: 10am to 5pm
Admission: Free
Parking: $9
California, Redding
Redding Rodeo
Theme this Year: Chicks N Chaps
Dates: May 17, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location:
Redding, CA
Shasta County
California, Sacramento
Gem Faire
Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Scottish Rite Center
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County
Admission: $10
California, Santa Barbara
CALM Antique & Vintage Decorative Arts Show & Sale
Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara County
Description: Eighty of the west’s finest dealers will be selling everything from period furniture, painting, china to silver, & much more.
Event Hours: Friday & Saturday 11:00am to 6:00pm, Sunday 11:00am to 5:00pm
Admission: $6.00, children under 12 free
Parking: Free
California, Ramona
Ramona Rodeo
Dates: May 18, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Ramona Outdoor Community Center
Ramona, CA
San Diego County
California, Santa Barbara
Dressage in Santa Barbara
Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Earl Warren Showgrounds
Santa Barbara, CA
Santa Barbara County
Event Hours: 8am to 5pm
Admission: Free
Parking: Free
California, San Diego
Ridiculous Obstacle Challenge
Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 20, 2012
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
San Diego, CA
San Diego County
Description: This challenging, military-style obstacle course is mixed with wild and crazy, game-show inspired obstacles to create the most fun 5K race in Southern California! This race will take place on the Fairgrounds’ training track and in the back barns area, wi
Event Hours: Start times on the hour between 9:00AM and 1:00PM
California, Los Angeles
Roger Waters
Roger Waters Dates: May 19, 2012 – May 19, 2012
Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County
Event Hours: 8pm
California, San Bernardino
National Orange Show Festival
Theme this Year: Its a New Shade of Orange
Dates: May 24, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location: National Orange Show Events Center
690 Arrowhead Ave
San Bernardino, CA
San Bernardino County
Phone Number: (909) 888-6788
California, Chico
Silver Dollar Fair
Theme this Year: Rev Up the Fun
Dates: May 24, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location:
2357 Fair Street
Chico, CA
Butte County
Phone Number: 430-895-4666
California, Sacramento
Sacramento County Fair
Theme this Year: Let’s Eat, Have Fun & Celebrate the Red, White & B
Dates: May 24, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location:
1600 Exposition Blvd.
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County
Phone Number: 916-263-2975
Admission: $5.00 Kids 0 to 12 Free
Parking: $10
California, Garden Grove
Garden Grove Strawberry Festival
Theme this Year: Honoring First Responders
Dates: May 25, 2012 – May 28, 2012
Location:
Garden Grove, CA
Orange County
Event Hours: Friday (11am to 10pm) Sat & Sun (10am to 10pm) Monday (10am to 9pm)
Admission: Free
California, Victorville
San Bernardino County Fair
Theme this Year: this little Piggy went to the Fair
Dates: May 26, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location: San Bernardino County Fairgrounds
14800 Seventh Street
Victorville, CA
San Bernardino County
Phone Number: 760-951-2200
California, Santa Rosa
Jamey Johnson
Dates: May 30, 2012 – May 30, 2012
Location: Ruth Finley Person Theater-Wells Fargo Center
Santa Rosa, CA
Sonoma County
Event Hours: 8pm
California, Antioch
Contra Costa Fall Fair
Theme this Year: Here Comes the Sun
Dates: May 31, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location: Contra Costa County Fairgrounds
Antioch, CA
Contra Costa County
California, San Rafael.
Marin Home Show & Benefit Jazz Fest
Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location: Marin County Fairgrounds
Marin Center Exhibit Hall
San Rafael., CA
Marin County
Phone Number: 415-472-3500
Event Hours: Sat. 10-7pm, Sun.-10-6pm
Admission: $8.00, good for both days
Parking: Free
Ticket Info: 415-499-6900
California, Pleasanton
GoodGuys Summer Get Together
Goodguys Summer Car Show Dates: June 2, 2012 – June 3, 2012
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds
Pleasanton, CA
Alameda County
Phone Number: (925) 426-7600
Event Hours: Saturday 8am to 5pm Sunday 8am to 4pm
California, Colusa
Colusa County Fair
Dates: June 7, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location: Colusa County Fairgrounds
1303 – 10th Street
Colusa, CA
Colusa County
Phone Number: 530-458-2641
California, Del Mar
San Diego County Fair
Theme this Year: Out of this World
Dates: June 8, 2012 – July 4, 2012
Location: Del Mar Fairgrounds
2260 Jimmy Durante Blvd.
Del Mar, CA
San Diego County
Phone Number: 858-755-1161
Event Hours: closed Mondays except July 2nd
Admission: All 24 days of Fair fun for just $24.00! (One-day adult admission is $13.00.)
California, Sacramento
Western States Horse Show
Dates: June 8, 2012 – June 10, 2012
Location: Cal Expo Center
7183 Hwy 49
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento County
Phone Number: 530-295-1424
Description: offers horsemen one of the most unique shopping opportunities in the world. More than 500 exhibitors offer products ranging from tack and riding apparel to all-terrain vehicles and manure spreaders. It is all here, all in one spot!
Event Hours: 9 am to 7 pm Friday & Saturday, 9 am to 5 pm Sunday
California, San Mateo
San Mateo County Fair
Theme this Year: Where Tradition Meets Innovation
Dates: June 9, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location: San Mateo Fairgrounds
2495 S Delaware Street
San Mateo, CA
San Mateo County
Phone Number: 650-574-3247
Admission: Pre-Sale $6 During Fair $10
California, Merced
Merced County Fair
Dates: June 13, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location:
900 Martin Luther King
Merced, CA
Merced County
Phone Number: 209-722-1507
California, Anderson
Shasta District Fair
Theme this Year: A Slice of Heaven in 2011
Dates: June 13, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location:
1890 Briggs Street
Anderson, CA
Shasta County
Phone Number: 530-378-6789
California, Placerville
El Dorado County Fair
Theme this Year: The Greatest Show on Earth
Dates: June 14, 2012 – June 17, 2012
Location: El Dorado Fairgrounds
100 Placerville Drive
Placerville, CA
El Dorado County
Phone Number: 530 621-5860
California, Chico
Chico Chamber Community BBQ Cookoff
Dates: June 14, 2012 – June 14, 2012
Location: Silver Dollar Fairgrounds
Chico, CA
Butte County
Admission: $20
California, Petaluma
Sonoma-Marin Fair
Dates: June 20, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
175 Fairgrounds Drive
Petaluma, CA
Sonoma County
Phone Number: 707-283-3247
California, Pleasanton
Alameda County Fair
Theme this Year: Memories Made Here
Alameda County Fair Dates: June 20, 2012 – July 8, 2012
Location: Alameda County Fairgrounds
4501 Pleasanton Avenue
Pleasanton, CA
Alameda County
Phone Number: 925-426-7600
Event Hours: Mondays 11am to 10pm, Closed Tuesdays Wed to Thurs 11am to 10pm, Fri to Sun 10am to 10pm July 4th
Admission: Fair Admission Adults 13-61 pre-fair $8, At Gate $10 Seniors 62 plus pre-fair $6 At Gate $8 Child 6-12 pre-fair $4 At Gate $6 Child under 6 Free Fun Pack pre fair $25.00
Parking: $8, VIP $20
California, Eureka
Redwood Acres Fair and Rodeo
Redwood Acres Fair 2010 Dates: June 21, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
3750 Harris Street
Eureka, CA
Mendocino County
Phone Number: 707-445-3037
California, Roseville
Placer County Fair
Dates: June 21, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
800 All American City Blvd.
Roseville, CA
Placer County
Phone Number: 915-786-2023
Admission: FREE BEFORE 3PM! After 3PM Adults: $4.00, JR. & SR. $2.00
California, Tres Pinos
San Benito County Saddle Horse Show and Rodeo
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Tres Pinos, CA
San Benito County
California, Susanville
Susanville Bluegrass Festival
Dates: June 22, 2012 – June 24, 2012
Location:
Susanville, CA
Lassen County
California, Los Angeles
Opening Night at the Bowl w/ Reba McEntire
Reba Dates: June 23, 2012 – June 23, 2012
Location: Hollywood Bowl
Los Angeles, CA
Los Angeles County
Event Hours: 8pm
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California Update: YO! Youth Organizing – Disabled & Proud
YO! Youth Organizing – Disabled & Proud
A project of the California Foundation for Independent Living Centers, YO! Disabled & Proud connects, organizes and educates youth with disabilities. Activities include a volunteer corps for youth with disabilities, a webinar training series for youth, advocacy campaigns and disability mentoring.
To learn more visit https://www.disability.gov/state/california/community_life.
Updated 10-19-11
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TCRC contracts with the state of California to provide supports and services for children and adults with developmental disabilities
living in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara and Ventura counties.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/california/community_life
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Disability.gov’s Community Life section for California was recently updated with several new resources, including information about the Tarjan Center Service Inclusion Project, which works to make service and volunteer opportunities accessible to people with and without disabilities.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/california/community_life
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Helps individuals with disabilities find jobs. Also offers a Wounded Warrior Workforce Program to support Veterans with disabilities as they transition from the military into civilian careers.
For more information visit this link: http://www.disability.gov/state/california/employment.
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Program Description
Food Stamps is a Federally funded program that helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health. For most
households, food stamps are only part of their food budget; they must spend some of their own cash along with their food stamps in
order to buy enough food for a month. To determine eligibility, you should contact your local county welfare department.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California and fall into one of two groups: (1) those
with a current bank balance (savings and checking combined) under $2,001, or (2) those with a current bank balance (savings and
checking combined) under $3,001 who share their household with a person or persons age 60 and over, or with a person with a
disability (a child, your spouse, a parent, or yourself). For either group, you must also have an annual household income of less than
$13,284 if one person lives in the household; $17,808 if two people live in the household; $22,332 if three people live in the
household; $26,856 if four people live in the household; $31,380 if five people live in the household; $35,904 if six people live in the
household; $40,428 if seven people live in the household; or $44,952 if more than seven people live in the household.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
The Food Stamp Program in California is operated by local county welfare departments. Low-income people may apply for food
stamps at any office located in the county where they live. To find a nearby office, click below to find a link to County Food Stamp
offices:
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/PG839.htm
Or you can contact your county’s welfare department listed under the County Government Section in the telephone book
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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Program Description
In California, the National Breakfast and Lunch programs are administered by the California Department of Education. For children,
the National School Lunch Program provides a nutritious meal that contains one-third of the recommended dietary allowance of
necessary nutrients. The California Department of Education’s review of each agency’s breakfast program is generally done in
conjunction with the review of the agency’s National School Lunch Program.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California and a parent or primary caregiver
responsible for a child(ren) who attends school (high school or under). Those who qualify must also have an annual household
income before taxes that must not exceed $26,955 if two people live in the household; $33,874 if three people live in the household;
$40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the household; $54,631 if six people live in the household;
$61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for
each additional person in the home.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for free or reduced price meals, contact your child’s school. A listing of your state’s schools can be found here:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/sd/
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/sn/
You may also call the state’s Nutrition Services Division at 916-323-7311 or 800-952-5609.
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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Program Description
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant is funded by the Federal Department of Health and
Human Services (DHHS) and provides two basic types of services. Eligible low-income persons, via local governmental and
nonprofit organizations, can receive financial assistance to offset the costs of heating and/or cooling dwellings, and/or have their
dwellings weatherized to make them more energy efficient. This is accomplished through these program components:
•The Weatherization Program provides free weatherization services to improve the energy efficiency of homes, including attic
insulation, weather stripping, minor housing repairs, and related energy conservation measures.
•The Energy Crisis Intervention Program (ECIP) provides payments for weather-related or energy-related emergencies.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $29,173 if one person lives in the household;
$38,149 if two people live in the household; $47,125 if three people live in the household; $56,101 if four people live in the household;
$65,077 if five people live in the household; $74,053 if six people live in the household; $75,736 if seven people live in the household;
$77,419 if eight people live in the household and $79,102 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add
$1,683 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, find the energy service provider in your community here:
http://www.csd.ca.gov/Programs/Energy%20Service%20Providers.aspx.
Be sure to scroll through the different pages by clicking on the little gray arrow to the right of “1-20″.
You may also call the CSD toll-free phone center at 1-866-675-6623.
Program Contact Information
For more information about this program, please visit:
http://www.csd.ca.gov/Programs/Low%20Income%20Home%20Energy%20Assistance%20…
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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Program Description
Healthy Families is low cost insurance for California children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children
who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of California, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver
with a children under the age of 19 or be pregnant, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal
alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $36,425 if two people live in
the household; $45,775 if three people live in the household; $55,125 if four people live in the household; $64,475 if five people live in
the household; $73,825 if six people live in the household; $83,175 if seven people live in the household; $92,525 if eight people live
in the household; and $101,875 if more than eight people live in the household. For larger households, add $9,350 for each additional
person in the home. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s program
information for details.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
For an application and instructions, please visit:
http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Downloads/Applications.aspx
You can ask questions about Healthy Families, have the application form sent to you or apply by phone. You can call Monday to
Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call is free: 1-800-880-5305
Program Contact Information
To learn more about California Healthy Families, please visit:
http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/Home/default.aspx
Send questions by e-mail to:
HealthyFamilies@maximus.com
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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Program Description
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant,
breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully
eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have
certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California, pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum
woman, infant or child up to 5 years of age and: (1) are individually determined by a health professional to be at nutrition risk; and,
(2) meet an income standard, or are determined automatically income eligible. A person who participates or has family members
who participate in certain other benefit programs, such as the Food Stamp Program, Medicaid or Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply, call 1-888-WIC-WORK (1-888-942-9675).
Program Contact Information
Please see the following Web Site for the income standard or maximum income limit for WIC eligibility:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic/howtoapply/incomeguidelines.htm
For more information on California WIC, please visit the California Department of Human Services at:
http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/wicworks/Pages/default.aspx
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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Program Description
The California Special Milk Program is a federally funded program which assists schools and other agencies in providing milk to
children at reasonable prices. For children, the Special Milk Program provides a nutritious beverage, rich in calcium and vitamins A
and D, which aids in the development of strong bones and teeth. For parents, the program provides a low cost, convenient method of
ensuring that their children receive a healthy and delicious beverage when they are away from home. Schools benefit by helping
their students take at least one step in a direction that can enhance academic performance and good nutrition.
General Program Requirements
Any child in a school or institution that participates in the Special Milk Program can get milk. Schools may elect to offer free milk to
low-income children. In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California, your household’s
annual income before taxes must not exceed $20,036 if one person lives in the household; $26,955 if two people live in the
household; $33,874 if three people live in the household; $40,793 if four people live in the household; $47,712 if five people live in the
household; $54,631 if six people live in the household; $61,550 if seven people live in the household; and $68,469 if eight people live
in the household. For larger households, add $6,919 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
To apply for the Special Milk program, directly contact your child’s school, camp, or child care institution to find out if it participates
in the Special Milk Program.
The Federal agency Child Nutrition Programs manages this program and provides state contact information here:
http://www.fns.usda.gov/cnd/Contacts/StateDirectory.htm
Additionally, your state education agency can also provide you with more information about the program:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/nu/sn/spm.asp
Program Contact Information
For more information visit:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/
Or call:
800-952-5609
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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Program Description
Head Start is a national program administered by the Head Start Bureau within the Administration on Children, Youth and Families,
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), and Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS). Head Start provides
comprehensive developmental services for low-income children from birth to entry into elementary school.
Head Start is currently funded at over $6.6 billion and serves more than 912,000 low-income children and families nationwide. The
program is child-centered, family-focused, comprehensive, and community-based. Head Start services are designed to address
developmental goals for children, employment and self-sufficiency goals for adults, and support for parents in their work and child-
caring roles.
Head Start is a direct Federal-to-local program administered by over 1,500 locally based public or private organizations, called
“grantees,” across the country.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California, you must be a parent or primary
caregiver responsible for a child who is too young for public school and your household’s annual income before taxes must not
exceed $10,830 if one person lives in the household; $14,570 if two people live in the household; $18,310 if three people live in the
household; $22,050 if four people live in the household; $25,790 if five people live in the household; $29,530 if six people live in the
household; $33,270 if seven people live in the household; $37,010 if eight people live in the household; and $40,750 if more than eight
people live in the household. For larger households, add $3,740 for each additional person in the home.
If you do not meet these criteria, you may still qualify if you are a U.S. National, citizen or permanent resident whose financial status
is low income or very low income, who is under-employed, unemployed or about to become unemployed, facing pregnancy, less
than 19 years of age yourself, or the parent or primary caregiver for children under the age of 19 years. Other qualifications may
apply.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Although services are not available in every community, interested citizens should locate the nearest California Head Start center
and inquire about services.
For enrollment information, contact the program nearest you:
http://eclkc.ohs.acf.hhs.gov/hslc/HeadStartOffices
Program Contact Information
Head Start is a direct Federal-to-local program administered by over 1,500 locally based public or private organizations, called
“grantees,” across the country.
For more information about the Head Start program, visit the California Head Start Association Web Site at:
http://caheadstart.org/
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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The Department of Energy, Weatherization Assistance Program (DOE WOP) has long served as the core program for delivering
energy conservation services to low-income Californians. The Weatherization Assistance Program reduces the heating and cooling
costs for low-income families by improving the energy efficiency of their homes and ensuring their health and safety. Among low-
income households, the program focuses on those with elderly residents, individuals with disabilities, and families with children.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California, you must need financial assistance for
home energy costs and your household’s annual income before taxes must not exceed $22,062 if one person lives in the household;
$28,850 if two people live in the household; $35,639 if three people live in the household; $42,427 if four people live in the household;
$49,215 if five people live in the household; $56,004 if six people live in the household, and $77,419 if eight people live in the
household. For larger households, add $1,683 for each additional person in the home.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Contact a local provider to determine your eligibility:
http://www.csd.ca.gov/Programs/Energy%20Service%20Providers.aspx
or call 866.675.6623.
Program Contact Information
For more information, visit:
http://www.csd.ca.gov/Programs/Weatherization%20Assistance%20Program.aspx
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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Program Description
CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. The program serves all 58
counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food,
utilities, clothing or medical care, it may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing
assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the State of California, either pregnant or responsible for a child
under 19 years of age, a US national, citizen, legal alien, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-
employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.
Your Next steps the following information will lead you to the next steps to apply for this benefit.
Application Process
Families requesting assistance must complete application forms. The family can ask for immediate help if it has little or no cash and
needs emergency housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care. Contact your local county welfare department to obtain an
application and set up an interview.
You can find your local county welfare department by clicking here:
http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/foodstamps/PG839.htm
Program Contact Information
For more information, please visit:
http://www.ladpss.org/dpss/calworks/default.cfm
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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Program Description
Healthy Families is low cost insurance for California children and teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children
who do not have insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.
General Program Requirements
In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of California, under 19 years of age or be a primary care giver
with a children under the age of 19 or be pregnant, not covered by health insurance (including Medicaid), a US national, citizen, legal
alien, or permanent resident, and you must have an annual household income before taxes of less than $26,000 if one person lives in
the household; $35,000 if two people live in the household; $44,000 if three people live in the household; $53,000 if four people live in
the household; $62,000 if five people live in the household; $71,000 if six people live in the household; $80,000 if seven people live in
the household; $89,000 if eight people live in the household; $98,000 if nine people live in the household; $107,000 if 10 people live in
the household; $116,000 if 11 people live in the household; $125,000 if 12 people live in the household; and $134,000 if more than 12
people live in the household. Depending on your income level, you may have to pay a premium for coverage. Please see this state’s
program information for details.
Application Process
For more information, see the Program Contact Information below.
Program Contact Information
To learn more about California Healthy Families, please visit:
http://www.healthyfamilies.ca.gov/hf/hfhome.jsp
You can ask questions about Healthy Families, have the application form sent to you or apply by phone. You can call Monday to
Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., or on Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The call is free:
800-880-5305
Send questions by e-mail to:
HealthyFamilies@maximus.com
Managing Agency
California
http://www.ca.gov
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