About CareNavigator CA

Why we built this

California has over 30 benefit programs across healthcare, food, housing, income support, and disability services. But the system is fragmented across 58 counties and dozens of agencies. Eligible families miss programs they qualify for because they don't know they exist — or don't know how to apply.

CareNavigator CA screens you for multiple programs at once, explains what each one offers, and tells you how to apply. All in about 15 minutes, all from your browser.

How it works

You answer 11 questions about your situation — county, age, disability status, income, household size, and more. Your answers are compared against eligibility criteria for 12+ California programs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is ever sent to a server. When you close your tab, your data is deleted.

Privacy-first design

We don't collect data, use cookies, require accounts, or track you in any way. This is a static website — there is no backend server, no database, and no API. Your sensitive information (disability status, income, immigration status) never leaves your device. See our Privacy Policy for details.

Important limitations

CareNavigator CA provides estimates, not guarantees. Actual eligibility is determined by the relevant government agency. Benefit amounts and rules change periodically. We are not a government website and cannot process applications or determine official eligibility. Always verify with your county office before making decisions based on our results.

Report an issue

Found incorrect information, a broken feature, or have a suggestion? We want to hear from you. Email us at carenavigator.ca@gmail.com.