California foster youth and children who have lost a parent to Covid-19 can now apply for a trust fund to help them begin their adult lives.<\/p>\n
The Hope, Opportunity, Perseverance and Empowerment (HOPE) program, created by the state Legislature in 2022, will invest $3,000 per child in a trust fund that they can access when they turn 18. About 56,000 children could benefit from this program, according to a state press release.<\/p>\n
“For California’s most vulnerable children, early financial support can help counter the long-term impacts of poverty and instability, and create a foundation for long-term financial security,” said California State Treasurer Fiona Ma, who serves as chair of HOPE. “HOPE is designed to provide that equitable access and make a lasting impact.”<\/p>\n
Children who have spent at least 18 months in foster care or have had family reunification services terminated, and children who have lost a parent or primary caregiver to Covid can apply for funds at hopeaccount.ca.gov.<\/p>\n
For more information, contact HopeForChildren@treasurer.ca.gov.<\/p>\n
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