CalWORKs Financial Assistance
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What is CalWORKs
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Contact CalWORKs
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Apply for CalWORKs
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Check Eligibility
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Use CalWORKs
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Keep CalWORKs
What is CalWORKs?
CalWORKs provides temporary financial assistance and services to low-income families with (or expecting) children.
Program benefits include cash, food, healthcare, and childcare assistance as well as employment and education services.
Your CalWORKs eligibility is based mainly on family size, income, property, special needs, and the ability to meet work requirements.
Announcements
CalFresh benefits update
- CalFresh November benefits are in the process of being fully restored.
- The Emergency Grocery Card Program will continue to be available to San Francisco CalFresh recipients who can receive a one-time prepaid grocery card.
🚨 New warning for EBT cardholders
The Apple App Store sells an app called “Ebt edge – food stamps” that costs $4.99/week or $60 for lifetime access. Never pay to access your EBT benefits. Only use the official app: FIS ebtEDGE — it’s free and supported by the state of California.