CalWORKs
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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 eligible families with (or expecting) children. Benefits include cash assistance, food, child care, and health care coverage.
CalWORKs also provides job and education assistance and other services, even after leaving the program.
Announcements
SUN Bucks Summer EBT for School Children
The program provides CalWORKs families with $120 for each eligible child to buy groceries during the summer of 2024.
New ways to protect your EBT card
Use ebtEDGE, a new online tool and other ways to keep your EBT card safe from theft or fraud.
Replace stolen EBT benefits
Were your EBT benefits electronically stolen between October 1, 2022, and November 30, 2023? Call (877) 328-9677 to report the crime and submit claim Form 2259 by February 29, 2024. See flyer.