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Former Foster Youth your Health Care is free until Age 26!

The Affordable Care Act requires states to provide young people under 26 with free health care if they were in foster care at age 18 or older. There is no open enrollment period for Medi-Cal and you can apply anytime of the year. Apply Now


California's Child Welfare Continuum of Care Reform

  A report to the California Legislature
  AB 403
  AB 403 Fact Sheet  


IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, LET US NO!

Call our telephone hotline at 1-844-LET US NO (1-844-538-8766) to file a complaint regarding a State licensed child care or community care facility. More information

Adoptee, Birth Parents, Siblings of Adoptees

Are you looking for one another? We can help!

Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)

The Federal and California Earned Income Tax Credits (EITCs) are special tax breaks for people who work part time or full time. Claiming your EITC is easy. Just file your state and/ or federal tax returns. More information
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The Department is one of twelve departments and one board under the umbrella of the
California Health and Human Services Agency CHHS.

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