Some children do not get the financial support they need from their families. They may have a parent who is dead, disabled, in jail, unemployed, or simply not around to care for them. The relative who is taking care of them may not be able to afford to pay for the family's food, rent, clothing and other basic living expenses. That caretaker may also have difficulty in finding a job. The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program gives money to these caretakers while helping them find a job that will allow them to pay for the family's basic living expenses. If you are on CalWORKs, you will also receive health coverage through Medi-Cal and may be eligible for a number of other benefits.