CalWORKs Financial Assistance
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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 low-income families with (or expecting) children.
Program benefits include cash, food, healthcare, and childcare assistance as well as employment and education services.
Your CalWORKs eligibility is based mainly on family size, income, property, special needs, and the ability to meet work requirements.
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New EBT Chip/Tap Card
The Chip/Tap feature makes using your EBT card safer and easier at local stores. Check your mailbox for your card. If you haven’t updated your address, please call us at (415) 557-5000.
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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.