CalWORKs
Run by California Department of Social Services, a federal agency
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program providing cash assistance and employment services to low-income families with children. California's implementation of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
- Award
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling
- Run by
- California Department of Social Services
- Federal
Who it's for
- Families with children under 18 (or under 19 and in school) with income and assets below county-specific limits, generally up to 130% FPL
- Must meet work participation requirements
- Citizens and certain qualified immigrants.
California Department of Social Services decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
Apply at cdss.ca.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
CalWORKs is one option. What else may help?
Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. California Department of Social Services decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.