Income Benefits for Young Adults

Many young adults are dealing with emergency needs resulting from the COVID-19 crisis and the consequent economic downturn. The economic fallout from the crisis is likely to last years, and it is therefore crucial that young adults take action now to shore up their economic stability over the long term at the same time that they address emergent needs.

This fact sheet provides information on a range of income benefits that transition-age youth can access during the pandemic recovery period including unemployment, stimulus payments, tax rebates and credits, free health insurance, CalFresh, utility assistance, educational financial aid and rental assistance. These resources may not all offer immediate relief but are nonetheless crucial to put in place alongside emergency relief measures as quickly as possible.