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2nd Life Tutorials - is a public resource designed to simplify the understanding of the Department of Social Services public assistance programs and processes for those in need.

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General Relief

General relief is provided in California through CalWORKs, which gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, General Relief is immediate short-term help.

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Housing

HUD housing is owned by the federal government. Most HUD housing consists of apartments, although there are some duplexes, townhouses and single-family houses available. Section 8 allows participants to rent private residences, including apartments, condominiums, townhouses, trailers, duplexes and single-family houses.

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Medi-Cal

Medi-Cal is a program that pays medical expenses for people with low income. This includes people who are aged, disabled, or have high medical costs. If you meet the requirements of the program, Medi-Cal will help pay for doctor visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, rehabilitation, and other medical services.

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Foodstamps

Also known as Nutritional Supplementation, or in California, CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) is an entitlement program that provides monthly benefits to assist low-income households in purchasing the food they need to maintain adequate nutritional levels. In general, these benefits are for any food or food product intended for human consumption.

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