If You Lost a Parent, Legal Guardian, or Indian Custodian to COVID
If you lost a parent, legal guardian, or Indian custodian to COVID, you may be eligible for $3,000 to launch your future.
You Qualify If…
- You lost a parent, legal guardian, or Indian custodian to COVID-19 during the federally declared public health emergency (January 31, 2020 to May 11, 2023), and
- You were under 18 and living in California when they passed, and
- Your family’s income was below the Medi-Cal for Children limit
Upload These Documents When You Apply
Applicants must submit all required documents when applying, including those who are 18 or older. Applicants must be 13 years or older. If under 13, a legal guardian must complete the application.
- Proof of Parent, Legal Guardian, or Indian Custodian Passing
Death certificate listing COVID or a signed letter from a parent, legal guardian, or Indian custodian stating when and how they died - Proof of Age and Residency
Birth certificate, school or medical records, driver’s license, or a signed letter from your parent, legal guardian, or Indian custodian confirming age and residency - Proof of Family Income
Medi-Cal enrollment, tax records from a parent, legal guardian, or Indian custodian, government income records, or a signed letter from your parent, legal guardian, or Indian custodian confirming your family met the income rule