Family Resources
Do you qualify for CalFresh?
The California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division in partnership with the California Department of Social Services want to take this opportunity to promote access to Cal Fresh Food benefits.
CalFresh Food helps people from low-income families buy the nutritious food they need for good health. Recipients can buy food at any grocery store or farmers market that accepts Electronic Benefit Transfer. Click on 
for more information.
- -Pin Setup and card replacements
- -Address Changes
- -Eligibility questions
Need Housing, shelter, heath care, mental heath services? There a many resource links on 211 SAN DIEGO! Click on the picture above or go here for more information: https://211.my.site.com/s/service-directory
As a local nonprofit organization, 211 San Diego is the region’s trusted source for information and connections to community, health, and disaster resources. Help is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and in more than 200 languages. We maintain a database of more than 6,000 services and resources that are updated on a real-time basis and our Community Connectors help connect San Diegans to the accurate information they need.
We believe access to health and social services provides a foundation for individuals and families to build and sustain healthy lives, so we’re collaborating with service providers in the San Diego region to build a more efficient, equitable, and accessible system that addresses the whole health of a person through integrated, person-centered care.
- American Cancer Society
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics - Eat Right
- Center for Disease Control and Prevention
- Center for Science in the Public Interest
- Choose My Plate - USDA Nutrition Guidelines
- Food and Drug Administration
- Smart Nutrition Starts Here
- School Nutrition Association
- USDA - United States Department of Agriculture
- Brain POP - How Your Body Works
- Fuel Up to Play 60- Sports Nutrition
- Cool Food Planet
- Kids Gardening
- Kids & Teen Health
- Teen Health
- Food Allergy Research & Education
- Eat Smart 2 Be Smart
- Meals Matter - Healthy Meal Planning
- Super Kids Nutrition
- Understanding Nutrition Labels
- Save the Food, San Diego
- National Dairy Council
- Produce for Better Health Foundation
- Fun Fitness Activities
- Sleep Guide for Teens
- Healthy Sleep for New and Expecting Parents
- How to Cope with a Picky Eater
- Encouraging Students to Eat more Fruits and Veggies
- Managing Screen Time and Bedtime
- Supporting Healthy Eating on a Budget
- Web MD's Raising Fit Kids
- Composting 101
Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its Web site at www.irs.gov.
You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its Web site at www.ftb.ca.gov.
For additional information, refer to the IRS EITC Web page at:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/individuals/earned-income-tax-credit
or the California EITC Web page at:
https://www.ftb.ca.gov/individuals/faq/net/900.shtml
Contact Information for Nutrition Services Division - California Department of Education
If you have questions regarding this subject, please contact the IRS by phone at 800-829-3676 or through its Web site at www.irs.gov. You can also contact the Franchise Tax Board by phone at 800-852-5711 or through its Web site at www.ftb.ca.gov.
How Does the ACP Protect Consumers?
FCC rules protect Affordable Connectivity Program recipients by:
- Empowering consumers to choose the service plan that best meets their needs (including a plan they may already be on);
- Ensuring consumers have access to supported broadband services regardless of their credit status;
- Prohibiting providers from excluding consumers with past due balances or prior debt from enrolling in the program;
- Preventing consumers from being forced into more expensive or lower quality plans in order to receive the ACP;
- Ensuring that consumers are not liable for early termination fees;
- Reducing the potential for bill shock or other financial harms;
- Allowing ACP recipients to switch providers or broadband service offerings; and
- Providing a dedicated FCC process for ACP complaints.
Which Internet Service Providers Are Participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program?
Various internet providers, including those offering landline and wireless internet service, are participating in the Affordable Connectivity Program. Find internet service providers offering the benefit in your state or territory.
Service providers: find more information about how to participate.
