Launch Your Future With $3,000

For your first apartment.

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Fiona Ma

CPA, California State Treasurer

“For eligible foster youth or children who lost a parent or caregiver to COVID-19, early financial support can help counter the long-term effects of poverty and instability – and a HOPE for Children Trust Account helps provide that foundation.”

Who Qualifies?

If you’re a California resident who meets one of these conditions:

Lost a Parent to COVID-19

Received Foster Services

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HOPE Builds Futures

The HOPE Program gives vulnerable youth a financial foundation to break cycles of poverty and close the racial wealth gap. Beyond money, HOPE offers free financial coaching to help participants make smart choices and build lasting stability.