The HOPE Program provides financial support to California’s most vulnerable youth—those who lost a parent, legal guardian, or Indian custodian to COVID or spent time in foster care. Established through Assembly Bill 156 (2022), HOPE helps close the racial wealth gap and break the cycle of poverty by giving young people a financial foundation for the future.
Guided by an Advisory Workgroup of more than 40 experts—from state and tribal leaders to advocates and financial specialists and former foster youth—HOPE is designed for equitable access and lasting impact.
