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SLO County Health Access Update
Connecting Children Ages 0-5 to Health Care
March 2021
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Information and articles from these newsletters are housed on the San Luis Obispo County Health Access website. The website is updated frequently and is intended as a resource for professionals working with children ages 0-5 and their families. Please visit: www.slohealthaccess.org
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The SLO Noor Medical Clinic San Luis Obispo location is open Monday - Thursday, 9am - 5pm! Appointments are available both in-person and via telehealth (phone call or Zoom). Appointments are required for medical, vision and dental care. The Paso Robles location is temporarily closed. https://slonoorfoundation.org/
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COVID-19 vaccine appointments are now available for child care providers in San Luis Obispo County. Sign up here, or visit http://www.sanluischildcare.org/ to learn more. Or call the appointment voicemail line and leave a message:
(805) 782-4725 English
(805) 782-4726 Spanish
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Promotores Medi-Cal Outreach Navigators are available to all community members to provide education, outreach and enrollment navigation services for Medi-Cal benefits in Spanish, English and Mixteco.
Families can be referred for assistance in English and Spanish to: Silvia Santini, Medi-Cal Scheduler/Navigator (805) 788-8247, Medi-calsupport@cfsslo.org
Download this English/Spanish Medi-Cal Outreach Navigator flyer to assist in your outreach with families.
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California Earned Income Tax Credit
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We need your help to let working families know about the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and Young Child Tax Credit. These credits put thousands of dollars in the pockets of families, helping them move out of poverty and up the economic ladder.
Who qualifies for the CalEITC?
- Any worker with an income of $30,000 or less.
- Any worker who files taxes with an Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN)or Social Security Number (SSN).
- Self-employed (form 1099) and cash earners.
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Workers with children under age six who qualify for the CalEITC may also file for the Young Child Tax Credit—and receive up to an additional $1,000. The CalEITC and Young Child Tax Credits exist in addition to the federal EITC. The average combined tax refund is $3,000, but families could receive up to $8,053.
Workers can file online for free, or schedule a free appointment for help with filing, at http://www.myfreetaxes.org/. The deadline to file is April 15th, 2021.
Learn more about eligibility at https://www.caleitc4me.org/. This site is also available in Spanish, has FAQS, and weekly and monthly benefits calculators.
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Golden State Stimulus Updates
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The Golden State Stimulus aims to support low-income Californians and help those facing hardship due to COVID-19. For most Californians who qualify, nothing needs to be done in order to receive the stimulus payment.
Learn more and help educate families about the Golden State Stimulus.
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Local Free Tax Preparation Assistance
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This year United Way of San Luis Obispo County is offering a COVID-friendly Drop-Off VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. This service is available for free for anyone with a household income less than $57,000. VITA allows filers to have their tax returns prepared and filed by an IRS Certified volunteer at no cost. Spanish translation is available.
How it works:
- Taxpayer schedules appointment to drop off tax documents
- Documents are delivered to tax preparer
- Preparer will call taxpayer if they have questions regarding the return
- Taxpayer will be notified when return is complete, and all documents will be returned to taxpayer
Drop-off is by appointment only. Appointments are available at the Oceano Community Center on Wednesdays from 3pm to 5pm and Saturdays from 10am to noon. Click here to learn more and make an appointment, https://www.unitedwayslo.org/taxes
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Developmental Milestone Resources for Parents |
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From birth to 5 years, there are typical milestones children should reach in how they play, learn, speak, act and move. Parents can track their child’s development and act early if they have a concern. The CDC's Milestone Tracker App helps track a child’s developmental progress by looking for important milestones using an interactive, illustrated checklist. Learn more here, https://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/actearly/milestones-app.html
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Beautiful milestone charts are available for parents to track their child's progress and make notes for consulting with their pediatrician. Download the chart in English or Spanish. More resources can be found at https://helpmegrowca.org/
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Health Access Information at SLOHealthAccess.org |
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SLOHealthAccess.org has a wealth of information to help you help families, with local resources related to:
- Coronavirus Resources
- Special Needs
- Behavioral Health
- Immigration: safety and service access
- Dental
- Prescriptions
- Medi-Cal & Covered CA
- Transportation
- Parental Substance Use, and
- Resources to help parents advocate for services
General needs and system navigation:
Can't find an answer?
Let us know and we will find you the information you are looking for. For general questions about health access and health care reform, contact:
Becca Carsel, Health Access Project Director,
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