8,000 School-aged Californians Receive Backpacks from Health Net Ahead of the 2024-25 School Year

Date: 08/08/24

The start of the school year is such an exciting time for students! However, the stress of new materials and supplies can sometimes be a challenge for families. That's why Health Net partnered with more than 30 organizations across the state to deliver 8,000 backpacks to California youth.

The backpacks were another great opportunity to provide students and their families with health-related information and resources. Each backpack was stuffed with flyers, in both English and Spanish, about Medi-Cal enrollment, telehealth and more resources that are available to support their whole person health.

We're proud to work with our partners to help the communities we serve feel prepared for the upcoming school year. Through our partnerships, we're able to increase health awareness, while alleviating financial challenges. This means that families can focus on other aspects of their child's education.

We are committed to supporting the health and wellness of our youth. In fact, we've awarded millions of dollars in grants that:

• inform;
• educate; and
• support localized programs.

Many of these programs aim to help children with complex issues related to physical, behavioral and oral needs.

To learn more about our efforts to increase the whole person health of the communities we serve, visit Bridging the Divide.