Public Benefits for Young Adults, Ages 18-24
Are you in school, working, or somewhere in between?
You may be eligible for cash, food, and health care benefit programs to make ends meet.
Try applying for:
- Food assistance from CalFresh (EBT). Learn more about CalFresh for students.
- Health insurance from Medi-Cal
- Cash assistance from County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) if you have no dependents
- Cash assistance from CalWORKs if you're a parent
Why it pays to get public benefits
Regardless of how much you may get from public benefits, you'll also have access to:
- Free job services through JobsNOW!
- Free or discounted museum admissions, phones, internet services, and more.
- Restaurant meals if you are experiencing homelessness or have a disability.