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• Data Hit

  USDA Refusal to Fund November CalFresh Benefits Threatens Food Security for 5.5 Million Californians

  Over 5.5 million Californians depend on CalFresh — California’s name for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) — to put food on the table every month. CalFresh provides modest monthly food assistance and, as one of the few means-tested programs that reaches almost all low-income people, is the state’s most important anti-hunger tool. In 2023, … Continued
  
  CalFresh

  Safety Net
• Data Hit

  Federal Funding Cuts to SNAP (CalFresh) Will Have Sweeping Impacts on Californians

  The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or CalFresh in California, helps fight hunger by providing modest food assistance to over 5 million Californians with low incomes. Research shows that SNAP assistance helps improve the health and well-being of participants while also powering local economies. However, the recently enacted harmful Republican megabill (H.R. 1) includes historic … Continued
  CalFresh

  Federal Policy

  Safety Net
• Issue Brief

  Human Impact: Federal Proposals Would Cause Widespread Harm

  key takeaway Federal budget proposals threaten to cut funding for essential programs like Medi-Cal and CalFresh, trading away Californians’ health care and food security to fund massive tax breaks for the wealthy — with devastating consequences for millions of families across the state. All Californians deserve access to resources that allow them the opportunity to … Continued
  Federal Policy

  Health

  Safety Net
• 5Facts

  California’s Safety Net Explained

  key takeaway California’s vast wealth contrasts sharply with deep income inequality, leaving over a quarter of residents unable to meet basic needs without safety net support. Strengthening safety net programs is crucial to reducing poverty and ensuring all Californians can thrive. California is home to vast wealth and has the 5th largest economy in the … Continued
  CalFresh

  CalWORKs

  SSI/SSP

  Safety Net
• Report

  California’s Refundable Income Tax Credits: $1.4 Billion for Californians With Low Incomes

  key takeaway California’s refundable income tax credits — CalEITC, YCTC, and FYTC — play a crucial role in combating poverty and promoting economic security for millions of low-income families and individuals. These programs prove how targeted policies can address the state’s high cost of living, advance racial equity, and provide vital financial support. Every Californian … Continued
  CalEITC

  Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  California’s Undocumented Residents Make Significant Tax Contributions

  key takeaway California’s undocumented residents contribute nearly $8.5 billion in taxes, playing a crucial role in supporting public services while remaining excluded from essential programs. All Californians should be able to live thriving lives and participate in their communities, regardless of their race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, or immigration status. California is … Continued
  Health

  Safety Net

  Taxes & Revenue
• Report

  Revitalizing Unemployment Insurance in California

  California’s Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is severely underfunded and outdated, leaving workers with inadequate benefits and excluding millions.
  Poverty & Inequality

  Safety Net
• Interactive

  The California Women’s Well-Being Index

  The California Women’s Well-Being Index is a fully interactive data visualization that looks at women’s well-being in each of California’s 58 counties. The Index shows how women are faring overall and across five different areas of well-being: Health, Personal Safety, Employment & Earnings, Economic Security, and Political Empowerment. See the Index to learn how women are faring in your community.
  Health

  Poverty & Inequality

  Safety Net
• Fact Sheet

  Prioritizing Family Well-Being: Making CalWORKs More Accessible

  California’s CalWORKs program, while crucial for low-income families with children, penalizes them financially for not meeting work requirements. This is counterproductive as sanctioned families often face the most barriers to employment.
  CalWORKs

  Safety Net
• Data Hit

  SSI/SSP Grants: Moving in the Right Direction, but Still Not Enough

  California’s SSI/SSP program helps low-income elderly and disabled residents with basic living expenses. A recent increase helped, but cost-of-living adjustments are needed to keep pace with inflation.
  Safety Net
• Q&A

  Changes to CalWORKs Should Support Families, Not Hurt Them

  CalWORKs is a crucial safety net program supporting low-income families. However, proposed budget cuts prioritize short-term employment over long-term stability, potentially undermining the program’s effectiveness and contradicting the governor’s stated goals.
  CalWORKs

  Safety Net
• Data Hit

  Inadequate SSI/SSP Grants Leave Californians Unable to Afford Basic Needs

  California’s aid to low-income seniors and people with disabilities cannot compete with the high cost of housing. The Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) grants help over 1 million low-income older adults and people with disabilities pay for housing and other necessities. However, the current individual grant of $1,183 is less than the Fair Market … Continued
  Safety Net