Food assistance programs remain available in California during the government shutdown, but experts say the benefits could be hit if the shutdown lasts long-term. In California, about 1 million women, ...

Elly Yu reports on early childhood. From housing to health, she covers issues facing the youngest Angelenos and their families. Millions of families in California are expected to lose their CalFresh ...

With the federal government shutdown now in its third week, and with no signs of ending anytime soon, Californians who use national social services programs are becoming increasingly concerned about ...

California Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) offices remain open during the government shutdown. However, the California WIC Association (CWA) warns that a long-term shutdown could impact services ...

The U.S. government shut down on Oct. 1, causing uncertainty among recipients of funding from the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC). WIC provides baby ...

As the federal government shutdown enters its third week, Gov. Gavin Newsom is warning of one possible impact on millions of Californians. CalFresh benefits “will likely be delayed in November” if the ...

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President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget delivers a devastating blow to one of the country’s most effective nutrition programs for families. Justin Sullivan Getty Images Before 2021, many ...

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, commonly known as WIC, will be impacted by the ongoing government shutdown, if it is prolonged, officials said. The federal ...

The record-breaking government shutdown has come to an end, but what remains are the ripple effects that played out over those 43 days. Among them were the disruptions to food assistance benefits like ...

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President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget delivers a devastating blow to one of the country’s most effective nutrition programs for families. President Donald Trump’s proposed federal budget ...