Welfare Info

California CalWORKs (TANF)

CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs h...

What is California CalWORKs (TANF)?

CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, it may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.

Program Requirements

In order to qualify for this benefit program, you must be a resident of the state of California, either pregnant or responsible for a relative child under 19 years of age, a U.S. national, citizen, legal noncitizen, or permanent resident, have low or very low income, and be either under-employed (working for very low wages), unemployed or about to become unemployed.

Application Details

What is the application process for California CalWORKs (TANF)?

To begin the CalWORKs online application process, please visit:
http://www.benefitscal.org/

Contact Info

CalWORKs