The HOPE Program will provide a trust account to an eligible child who lost their parent(s) or guardian to COVID-19 during the public health emergency, as well as children who have been in the foster system for over 18 months.

People with disabilities diagnosed before 26 can now save up to $18,000 in his/her own name without jeopardizing other health and safety benefits.

Encourages college savings to keep students out of high student loan debt.

California’s retirement savings program designed to en ure all Californians have access to a workplace retirement savings account. Gov. Newsom recently signed S81126 (Cortese) to expand the retirement plan mandate to employers who employ one or more employees by Dec. 31, 2025.

Every newborn born after July 1, 2022, receives up to $100 in a child savings account in his/her name; and every 1st-12th grader that qualifies for “free and reduced lunch” program will receive $500-$1,500 in his/her own name to be used for higher education or a certified apprenticeship program.