If You Lost a Parent, Legal Guardian, or Indian Custodian to COVID–19
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 contracted during the federally declared public health emergency (January 31, 2020 to May 11, 2023), and
- You were under 18 and a resident of California when they passed, and
- Your family’s income was below the Medi-Cal for Children limit
Upload The Following Documents When You Apply
Applicants should submit all documents when applying, including those applicants 18 and older. Youth must be 13 years or older to self-apply. If youth are under 13, a legal adult must complete the application.
- Proof of Parent, Legal Guardian, or Indian Custodian Passing
A death certificate listing cause of death 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, or driver’s license confirming age and residency, and any other available documentation - Proof of Family Income
You may upload Medi-Cal enrollment records, tax records, or other documents that help verify your family met the income eligibility criteria
* If these documents are unavailable, please contact HOPE at [email protected]
Get Started
Youth must be 13 years or older to self-apply. If youth are under 13, a legal adult must complete the application.