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List of Services
SutterHelps is a simple and convenient way to find out if you might be eligible for
several programs that serve families and children in Sutter County.
While SutterHelps cannot guarantee whether or not you qualify for these services, you
are strongly encouraged to apply for any service for which you feel you may be eligible.
Should you have questions about any of the programs represented on the site please call
the number provided with each service below for additional information or use our online
email form.
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CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and
services to eligible needy California families. The program serves all 58
counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments.
If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing
or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help.
Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month
to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7133 or email
CalWORKs
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CCS
is a statewide program that treats children with certain physical
limitations and chronic health conditions or diseases. CCS can authorize and pay
for specific medical services and equipment provided by CCS-approved specialists.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7215 or email
CCS
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The CHDP program is a preventive health program serving
California's children and youth. CHDP makes early health care available to
children and youth with health problems as well as to those who seem well.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7230 or email
CHDP
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The County Medical Services Program (CMSP) was established
in 1982 to provide medical and dental care to medically indigent adults (MIAs) aged 21-64
who are of marginal income and who are not eligible for the State's Medi-Cal Program. This
program is administered by the Office of County Health Services (OCHS) on behalf of the
CMSP which
comprises the 34 small counties currently participating.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7230 or email
CMSP
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The federal EITC is a refundable tax credit that
supplements the earnings of low-income workers. You must file a federal income tax
return to claim the EITC. You can even get a check back if you don't owe any taxes.
For further information, contact your
local IRS office
or call: (530) 741-6213.
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Food Stamps
help you buy food. Whether you live alone or live with others, whether
you have children or not, sometimes you can't pay all the bills and still have enough
money to buy food. That's when food stamp benefits can really help. You may be eligible.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7230 or email
Food Stamps
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Healthy Families is low cost insurance for children and
teens. It provides health, dental and vision coverage to children who do not have
insurance and do not qualify for free Medi-Cal.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7230 or email
Healthy Families
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The In-Home Support Services (IHSS) Program will help pay for services
provided to you so that you can remain safely in your own home. To be eligible, you
must be over 65 years of age, or disabled, or blind. Disabled children are also eligible
for IHSS.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7618 or email
IHSS
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Medi-Cal is
California's Medicaid health care program. This program pays for a variety of medical
services for children and adults with limited income and resources.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7230 or email
Medi-Cal
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Your children may qualify through the
School Lunch program for free or reduced
lunches at school. Please contact your
local school for more information.
For further information, please call (530) 822-5078 or email
School Lunch
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Section 8 is a
rental assistance program designed to help families pay their rent.
For further information, please call (530) 671-0220 or email
Section 8
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a Federal income
supplement program designed to help aged, blind or disabled people to meet basic
needs for food, clothing and shelter.
For further information, please call (530) 671-5031 or email
SSI
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VA Loans
are for active, retired or reserve military. These Government assisted loan programs
offer very low rates and low or no money down.
For further information, please call (530) 749-4967 or email
VA Loans
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The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a nutrition program
that helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.
For further information, please call (530) 822-7224 or email
WIC
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