MyBenefits CalWIN is the fast, easy way for California residents to get the help they need.

We provide a Benefit Rep in the NEST (Aptos 902) every Monday 9am-5pm

For more information on the application process:

PHONE /POR TELEFONO: 1-888-421-8080

FAX: 831-786-7100

MAIL / POR CORREO: Santa Cruz HSD, P.O. BOX 1320, Santa Cruz, CA 95061

IN PERSON / EN PERSONA

1020 Emeline Ave., Santa Cruz

18 West Beach St., Watsonville

Assistance for Families & Children, Housing, Employment, Benefits and more!

WIC offers nutritious food and nutrition education to low-income women, infants, and children up to 5 years of age.

Locations in Santa Cruz County:

1105 Water Street

Santa Cruz, CA - 95062

(831) 426-3911

18 East Lake Avenue

Watsonville, CA - 95076

(831) 722-7121

Santa Cruz Library, 224 Church Street - English

Feb 2-Apr 15

Mon 1-6p

Tuesday 3-6p

Saturday 11a-3p

Nelson Community Center, 301 Center Street - English

Feb 7-Apr 13

Thurs 9:30-11:30a

Sat 11a-1p

SC Community Credit Union, 324 Front Street - English, Spanish

Feb 1-Apr 12

Thurs 1-7p

Friday 12-5p

Live Oak Senior Center, 1777 Capitola Rd - English

Feb 4-Apr 15

Mon 10a-12

The California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) is an annual tax credit for working people making between $1-$30,000. CalEITC provides critical support to Californians, helping them cover bills, pay for groceries, and other daily expenses.

To be eligible for CalEITC, one must:

• File a California state tax return

• Be at least 18 years old or have a qualifying child

• Have 2022 taxable earned income between $1-$30,000

• File with a valid SSN or ITIN for you, your spouse, and any qualifying children

• Lived in CA at least half the filing year

• Meet certain requirements if filing Married and Filing Separately

• Not be a dependent of another taxpayer unless you have a qualifying child.

The Young Child Tax Credit (YCTC) provides a credit up $1,083 per tax return for Californians

who qualify for CalEITC and have a child under 6 years old.

• Your total wages, salaries, tips, and other employee compensation (whether subject to California withholding or not), if any, do not exceed $32,490

• Your total net loss does not exceed $32,490, and You otherwise meet the CalEITC and YCTC requirements

Claudia Peixoto

Student Outreach & Wellness Coordinator

Email: clpeixot@cabrillo.edu

Aptos campus office located in 902

Watsonville campus office located in Student Resource Center (SRC) first floor Building A