What is CalWORKs?

CalWORKs provides temporary financial assistance and services to eligible families with (or expecting) children. Benefits include cash assistance, food, child care, and health care coverage.

CalWORKs also provides job and education assistance and other services, even after leaving the program.

Announcements

Scam warning: If you get phone calls from a recording telling you to go to a web site regarding your CalWORKs benefits – do NOT use that link in the recording. Please call CalWORKs at (415) 557-5100 to report this incident.  

EBT card update: New EBT cards protect you against fraud and theft. If your old card is not working or you have questions, call EBT customer service (877) 328-9677 or CalWORKs (415) 557-5100.

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