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As California continues to take measures to prevent the spread and risks of COVID-19, the California Legislative Women’s Caucus remains dedicated to providing the latest resources available. Please make sure to stay informed and take the necessary precautions.

STAY-AT-HOME ORDER

As of March 19, Governor Newsom, the CA State Public Health Officer and Director of the CA Department of Public Health ordered all individuals in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, except as needed for the continuity of operation of the federal infrastructure sectors, critical government services, schools, childcare, and construction, including housing construction.

More information can be found through the California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response Website.

RESOURCES FOR EMPLOYEES

If you lost your job due to the health crisis, cannot work because you have contracted COVID-19, or if you cannot work because you are caring for a sick family member, you may apply for a program that best fits your needs and the Employment Development Department (EDD) will determine your eligibility for benefits.

More information and resources can be found at Labor.Ca.Gov/Coronavirus2019

HEALTH CARE RESOURCES

If you do not have a source of health care coverage or have recently lost your employer-sponsored health care coverage, here are some options you can explore.

Covered California

Due to COVID-19, Covered California has extended their enrollment period through June 30.

Visit http://www.coveredca.com or call 1-855-295-2023 for more information.

Medi-Cal

California has put a 90-day hold on Medi-Cal renewal reviews, ensuring those already enrolled can continue their coverage and freeing up resources to quickly process the expected new enrollments.Visit https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/ or call 1-800-300-1506 for more information.

CHILD CARE

Th California Department of Education (CDE) has issued the following guidance for parents whose current childcare facility is closed:

• Contact the administrative office of your child care program to learn whether the program has a list of pop-up programs in your local area.
• Contact your Regional Community Care Licensing (CCL) office, which may have a list of facilities and/or providers that can serve children at this time. A listing of offices can be found at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/Portals/9/CCLD/Community%20Care%20Licensing%20Division%20Child%20Care%20Offices.pdf.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

If you do not feel safe at home, it is important to ask for help. These organizations are available 24/7:

• The National Domestic Violence Hotline: (800) 799-7233
• RAINN: (800) 656-HOPE (4673)
• WEAVE: (916) 920-2952

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Need to vent? Contact the California Peer-Run Warm Line, a non-emergency resource for anyone in California seeking emotional support. Assistance is available via phone, (855) 845-7415, and webchat on a nondiscriminatory basis to anyone in need.

Link to COVID-19 General Information and Resource Guide

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