This webinar took place on March 5, 2026. It focused on helping home visitors, advocates and direct service providers understand how current federal and state budget decisions may affect early childhood health and family well-being in Los Angeles County. The session provided an overview of the evolving budget landscape and examined how potential changes to programs such as Medi-Cal, WIC, SNAP and CalWORKs could impact families with young children. Participants explored how policy decisions translate into real-world challenges for families and learned practical strategies for supporting families navigating benefit changes. The webinar also highlighted the role of data, community insights and frontline experiences in strengthening advocacy efforts to protect critical supports for families.

Additional Resources:

• Webinar Presentation

• Cal Fresh Non Citizen Eligibility (Flyer 1 | Flyer 2)