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CalWORKs

CalWORKs provides qualifying families and expectant mothers with a variety of temporary assistance, such as employment, housing, and education services.
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CalWORKs Benefits

More information about the benefits that may be available to families eligible for CalWORKs.

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Applying for CalWORKs

Learn more about the CalWORKs application process and how to apply.

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Keeping CalWORKs

To maintain your CalWORKs benefit you'll need to submit benefit renewal reports each year.

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Participate in Our Paid Research
If you get public benefits, we’ll pay you $50 for every hour you participate in our client study. 

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Federal pandemic unemployment benefits have ended
If you received this benefit, you may be eligible for cash, job, food, and health care assistance.

 

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CalFresh emergency benefit extended
Each month's allotment is automatically added to your EBT card in the middle of the following month.

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To keep you safe, we offer limited on-site support during the COVID-19.  We are still available to meet your essential service needs without interruption by phone and online.

Please note: Masks are required when visiting our Service Centers to protect our staff, clients, and community,

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