Raising a young child comes with everyday costs, from food and healthcare to utilities and household needs. Consumer resources help families stretch their budgets and access essential benefits so parents can focus on their children without added financial stress. These programs provide support with nutrition, healthcare coverage, utility bills, and other basic needs for families with children ages 2 to 5.
Consumer Resources
California WIC Program
Provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community resources, along with a WIC Card for purchasing healthy foods for pregnant individuals, infants, and children up to age five.
CalFresh
A food assistance program that provides food benefits to low income households in California, helping stretch grocery budgets for families with young children.
BenefitsCal
The official California portal to apply for CalFresh, Medi-Cal, CalWORKs, and other public assistance programs in one place.
Some more resources for Consumer Resources
Offers financial assistance and discount programs for electricity, internet, and phone service to help eligible households manage essential utility costs.
California's public health insurance program, providing free or low cost healthcare coverage for eligible children and families.
Lets eligible California households apply directly for heating and cooling bill assistance and check which local service provider covers their area.
The state agency that oversees LIHEAP and other low income energy and weatherization programs in California, with details on eligibility and how to find your local service provider.
"'Support for the essentials, so families can thrive."'