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Statistics on children, youth and families in California from the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Children Now
Low-income children reached by CalFresh
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Definition and Source
PROVIDER
Definition
Children Now analysis. “Low-income" is defined as 125% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). 125% FPL is closest to the net income eligibility level for CalFresh.
Data Source
1) California Department of Social Services. (2023, January 4). CalFresh Data Dashboard – Point in time 2021 estimate for Calfresh children under 18.
https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/data-portal/research-and-data/calfresh-data-dashboard
2) United States Census Bureau / American FactFinder (n.d.). Table B17024, “Percent Below 200% of Poverty” 2016-2020 American Community Survey.
Last Updated
January 2024