Receive Your Smartphone: If approved, you will receive a free government smartphone and begin benefiting from the Lifeline Assistance Program. Alternative Programs to the Lifeline Assistance Program: ...

California just approved a $22 million pilot program to provide free smartphones and internet access for current and former foster youth between 13 and 26. It's an effort to help youth connect ...

Young people in California's foster system will get free cellphones and internet access under a program approved Thursday that supporters say will bridge a digital divide.