The First Steps Toward College: Created by the State of California to expand access to higher education through savings.
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Meet Maya and Claire, our Youth Ambassadors spreading the word about free money for college and career training through CalKIDS! Students can receive a CalKIDS Scholarship worth up to $1,500 toward their future. Check if you or your child has one now at CalKIDS.org!
Every student deserves the opportunity to see what their future can become. For Deputy Treasurer Stephanie Tom, higher education didn’t just shape her career; it helped shape the person and public servant she is today. @CalTreasurer
This could be your child. 🎓If you haven’t claimed their CalKIDS Scholarship yet, don’t wait. Claim it today at CalKIDS.org
Higher education can open doors, create possibilities and give students something powerful: hope. As a counselor and advocate for CalKIDS, Priscilla Grijalva knows that when we invest in California’s children, we’re investing in their dreams and the communities they’ll shape.
A future teacher. A future engineer. A future artist, entrepreneur, scientist or leader. Every journey is different, and every dream deserves support. CalKIDS supports California students with scholarships of up to $1,500. All you have to do is claim it at CalKIDS.org
Complete the two listed LifeCents lessons between Oct 1–31, 2026, and you could earn a $25 reward added to your CalKIDS Scholarship Account by Dec 31, 2026. Get started at CalKIDS.org. Eligibility restrictions apply. See website for full Terms and Conditions.
Since CalKIDS launched in 2022, more new families have been opening ScholarShare 529 accounts year over year, building a savings habit and giving their little ones a head start on their future. We’re proud to see CalKIDS helping CA families take steps toward saving for education!
Calling all education professionals! We’re hosting live webinars covering the tools and resources you can use to help students claim their CalKIDS Scholarship.
Register for your time slot today: zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_…
Your child may already have a free CalKIDS Scholarship that can help support future college or career training costs. Join our free webinar on September 29 at 11:00 AM PT to learn how easy it is to check for and claim your child’s scholarship. Register at CalKIDS.org
For Deputy Treasurer Stephanie Tom, supporting CA’s youth means making sure more students can see higher education as a possibility. Through CalKIDS, we’re helping give eligible students a foundation to dream bigger and believe in what’s possible. @CalTreasurer
🎓 September is CalKIDS Scholarship Month! Eligible public school students across California could have up to $1,500 waiting for their future education. Schools are hosting events throughout September to help families claim their scholarships. Check now at CalKIDS.org
Through her work with @NorCalCoalition, Jackie Nevarez has seen the excitement that families feel when they learn funds are available to help support their child's future. That sense of hope strengthens her commitment to connecting more families with resources they deserve.
Making a plan starts with knowing your options. CaliforniaColleges.edu offers a suite of free tools to help California’s public school students make plans for their future. Parents/educators can help students log in to their account to learn about their options. @CAcollegesedu
Whether your child dreams of becoming a doctor, teacher, engineer, artist or something entirely their own, their journey can start today with a CalKIDS scholarship. See if your child has a scholarship waiting to be claimed at CalKIDS.org @RCOE
Since 2022, CalKIDS has helped transform the future of college savings in CA, becoming the country’s largest statewide Child Development Account Program and connecting families with opportunity. Let’s keep building. Visit CalKIDS.org for more info!
Every student’s future starts with a dream, and every dream deserves support. ✨ Hear from California families who have claimed their CalKIDS Scholarships and see how this opportunity is helping create hope, confidence and new possibilities for the future.
@CalTreasurer @fionama
Cassandra DiBenedetto is proud to see CalKIDS making a difference for families across our state. We’re incredibly grateful for her leadership as Executive Director and for her commitment to making higher education dreams more accessible for California’s children. ✨
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California put FREE college and career savings accounts in the hands of our kids.
Now 1 MILLION families have claimed them — and more than $82 MILLION has already gone directly toward education and career training.
Washington is now following California’s lead. Good. Investing in our kids shouldn’t be partisan.
🎓 1 MILLION CalKIDS Scholarships claimed! Thank you, Treasurer @fionama for your leadership and commitment to building financial security and expanding opportunities for California families. We’re proud to celebrate this moment! 💙 @CalTreasurer
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We're celebrating 1 MILLION @CalKIDSProgram accounts claimed by California parents to help their kids achieve their dreams.
With $82M already distributed for college and career training, don't wait — claim your child's tax-free baby bond account now! ➡️ CalKIDS.org