Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Relief Center
-
Learn More
- Relief Center
- Federal
- New York State
- NYC
- California
- Washington State
-
Other States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Charitable
- Relief Center
- Federal
- New York State
- NYC
- California
- Washington State
-
Other States
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Charitable
![images](/images/banner.jpg)
California
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 25, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in California, we recommend that you visit the Secretary of State's website or the California COVID-19 portal.
Miscellaneous Relief Programs
-
Temporary Waivers for Those Fostering Youth To Enable Continuity of Care
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Executive Order N-53-20 allowing county child welfare agencies and probation departments to use alternative processes and temporary waivers in order to ensure continuity of care for foster youth during the COVID-19 … » more information -
Testing
All insurers providing commercial health insurance coverage must immediately reduce cost-sharing (including, but not limited to, co-pays, deductibles and coinsurance) to zero for all medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19 and … » more information -
Toll-Free Friendship Line to Provide Emotional Support for Older Californians
Governor Gavin Newsom announced the Friendship Line, a toll-free line to provide emotional support to older Californians who are isolating at home due to California’s stay at home order and facing loneliness, isolation and anxiety. » more information -
Vote-by-Mail Options and Primary Deadline Extension for Certain Elections
As a part of special COVID-19 relief measures, Governor Gavin Newsom has issued Executive Orders N-34- 20 and N-48-20 which (1) require that special elections currently scheduled to take place in May and June 2020 be held as all-mail ballot … » more information -
Wage Claim Extensions
Governor Gavin Newsom has issued an executive order that, among others, extends deadlines for workers to file wage claims with the Labor Commissioner. » more information -
Waiver of Certain Eligibility Requirements for In-Home Supportive Services and Early Learning and Care Services
As authorized by Governor Gavin Newsom’s Executive Order N-47-20, the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a temporary waiver of certain requirements and procedures for In-Home Supportive Services Program (IHSS) services … » more information -
Waiver of Eligibility Re-Determinations for Medi-Cal; CalFresh; CalWORKs; Cash Assistance for Immigrants; In-Home Supportive Service
On March 18, 2020, Governor Gavin Newsom issued Executive Order N-29-20. The order temporarily suspends the application of any state law that would require the re-determination of eligibility for benefits for individuals currently receiving services … » more information -
Suspension of Water Shut-Offs Due to Non-Payment
The two water providers for the City of Chula Vista, Sweetwater Authority and Otay Water District, are temporarily suspending water service disconnections for non-payment. Otay Water District is also waiving late fees until further notice. » more information -
Emergency Cooling Centers
Los Angeles County has identified several public facilities to serve as Emergency Cooling Centers, which will operate based on heat forecasts from the National Weather Service and in regions identified by the Department of Public Health. These … » more information -
New WiFi Locator Tool
Los Angeles County is launching a new WiFi locator tool to help residents obtain internet access during the COVID-19 pandemic. The locator tool can be found here. » more information -
Behavioral Health Support Available to Riverside County Residents
Riverside University Health System — Behavioral Health has developed an app, TakeMyHand.co, to assist Riverside County residents experiencing stress and challenges due to COVID-19. The app is free, and allows Riverside County residents to text with … » more information -
Financial Support for Nonprofits
The Riverside County Board of Supervisors approved $5 million in financial support for nonprofits experiencing financial hardship as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The County will disburse grants from $2,500 to $10,000 based on need and demand. » more information -
COVID-19 Information Hotline
The City of Hayward has launched a hotline and call center staffed by a multilingual group of city employee volunteers and workers to provide up-to-date information to community members about COVID-19, its local impact, and the city’s response. The … » more information -
“Work Long Beach” Matches Out-of-Work Childcare Professionals with Families and Essential Personnel
The City of Long Beach’s workforce board, Pacific Gateway, has launched a new online platform for hourly labor: “Work Long Beach.” The program matches out-of-work childcare professionals with essential personnel and families, including low-income … » more information -
Gas Service Restoration
The Long Beach Energy Resources Department is restoring gas service to those whose gas is currently shut off due to non-payment. » more information -
Long Beach Public Library Offers Contactless Pick-Up Service
Beginning on June 23, 2020 the Long Beach Public Library (LBPL) will offer contactless pick-up service for books and DVDs to library cardholders in good standing at the four locations. Library patrons can reserve items online or by calling … » more information -
Street Parking Relief
The City of Long Beach is offering its residents free parking permits for one of the following local lots or garages: … » more information -
Accessing Financial Relief through L.A. Connected
L.A. Connected is a citywide effort helping Angelenos access their Economic Impact Payments (also known as the federal stimulus checks), unemployment benefit insurance, income tax credits, and other vital financial assistance needed to recover from … » more information -
Alternative Learning Centers at City Parks
The City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks offers the Safer at Parks Alternative Learning Centers program. The program provides structured learning centers and after school programs for elementary and middle school students at sixty … » more information -
Arts Emergency Relief Fund
The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) has launched the Arts Emergency Relief Fund, which provides emergency relief grants to dance, music, and theatre artists and small ensembles who reside in the City of Los Angeles and have had … » more information -
Childcare for Hospital Workers and Emergency Responders
On May 13, 2020, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti expanded the previously-announced L.A. Emergency Child Care Connection, a program to provide child care resources to hospital workers and emergency responders during the COVID-19 crisis. The program … » more information -
City of Los Angeles, California: COVID-19 Emergency Response Program for Council Districts 1, 3, 4, 8, and 10 (Artist Relief)
The Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs Public Art Division (DCA) launched a COVID-19 Emergency Response Program (Program) for Council Districts 1, 3, 4, 8, and 10. This council district-specific program will provide grants to nonprofit arts … » more information -
LA Represents (Legal Assistance)
On May 5, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti and City Attorney Mike Feuer announced that they have assembled a coalition of law firms, bar associations and attorneys who will enhance their existing pro bono commitments to legal aid organizations to provide … » more information -
Moratorium on Utility Shutoffs
On March 23, 2020, Mayor Eric Garcetti announced a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) moratorium on water and power shutoffs in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. » more information -
Parking Enforcement Relaxation
The City of Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) has relaxed parking enforcement during the COVID-19 crisis in the following ways: … » more information
© 2021 Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison LLP. This does not constitute legal advice and does not create an attorney-client relationship. In some jurisdictions, this publication may be considered attorney advertising. Past representations are no guarantee of future outcomes.