Alameda County families invited to learn about CalKIDS college savings program

California State Treasure Fiona Ma and Alameda County Superintendent of Schools L.K. Monroe will host more than 400 Alameda County families Tuesday in Hayward to enroll them in the California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program, or CalKIDS college savings account program.

Administered by the state’s ScholarShare Investment Board, CalKIDS provides accounts with $500 to $1,500 seed deposits for all low-income children in first through 12th grade. Enrollment is automatic, with eligibility based on the Local Control Funding Formula. Children born after July 1, 2022 are also eligible for up to $100.

Ma, Monroe and CalKIDS representatives will register families at the event, which is being held at the Alameda County Office Of Education main office, 313 West Winton Avenue, Hayward, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday. Parents and caregivers can reserve their spot at the event at Anyone interested in attending this Town Hall may reserve their spot at www.acoe.org/calkids or www.acoe.org/register. The Office of Education will provide dinner for attendees and raffle off Golden State Warriors gear.