• CalKIDS automatically funds savings accounts with $1.9 billion for all California newborns, regardless of income, and eligible low-income public school students enrolled in grades 1-12.
• To access a CalKIDS account, parents or guardians of newborns and eligible students should visit www.calkids.org. Accessing an account is easy and requires only a few pieces of information:
  • For newborns the child’s Local Registration Number (LRN) is required.
  • For students, the Statewide Student Identifier (SSID) or the unique code included in a CalKIDS notification letter is required.

• Stay Cool (During the Hottest Times of the Day):
  • Those without air conditioning should check with their city or county for cooling centers or visit public locations such as a library or shopping mall.
  • Avoid physical exertion or exercising outdoors.
  • Wear lightweight, light colored, loose clothing, hats, sunglasses and sunscreen.
• Stay Hydrated:
  • Drink plenty of fluids, especially water, even when not thirsty; drink sports drinks (in moderation with water) to help replace electrolytes lost during exercise.
  • Avoid sugary, alcoholic, and very cold drinks.
• Stay Connected:
  • Monitor those at high risk of heat-related  illness including infants and young children; people 65 years of age or older; individuals with chronic illness, disabilities or who are pregnant.
  • Use a buddy system when working in the heat. 
• Stay Informed:
  • Check local news for weather forecasts, extreme heat alerts, and cooling centers.

• Applications Close: October 6, 2023
• cisa.gov/cybergrants

• Grant Types: The SLE Project includes two main grant streams—Network Coordination grants support network-wide coordination for the Project. Service Partner grants fund community-based services, such as financial education counseling and legal assistance for borrowers.
• Application Deadline: October 18, 2023
• Application Portal: dfpi.ca.gov/SLE-Project

Create an account to view your benefits and submit reports and renewals. You can also track your application status and upload documents.