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Income Support Programs
CalWORKs
Program:
State-run federal program for low-income families with children.
Benefit:
Cash aid and employment services, including child care payments.
Eligibility:
For families with limited income and resources, regardless of disability status.
Participancy:
Available to families who can demonstrate need.
FAQs
Frequent Pitfalls
Next Steps: Resources
What is CalWORKS?
Is CalWORKS known by another name?
What does CalWORKS provide and how long will it last?
Who is eligible for CalWORKS?
What can I use CalWORKs for?
More FAQs...
Not considering the 60 month time limit
Enrolling in CalWORKs just to access Medi-Cal or Food Stamps for your family
Not Understanding the Maximum Family Grants (MFG) Rules
Confusing the cash aid benefits and Welfare-to-Work benefits
Confusing hourly requirements for Welfare-to-Work Program and paid child care
More Pitfalls...
CalWORKs Resources
Health Care for Families
Finding a Benefits Planner
Community Based Organizations
More Resources...
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