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CalWorks

The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is a time-limited program that provides financial assistance to eligible needy families with (or expecting) children to help pay for housing, food, utilities, clothing, medical care, and other necessary expenses.

Basic Eligibility

When making a CalWorks eligibility determination, the following will be taken into consideration for every member of the family.

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CalLearn Program

Los Angeles County participants are using the State's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) system to receive CalFresh and cash benefits.

Welfare to Work

Persons applying for assistance on or after April 1, 1998 are eligible to receive GAIN services after signing a WTW plan.

Apply On-Line with Your Benefits Now

The easiest and quickest way is to apply for CalWORKs online at Your Benefits Now.

Apply By Phone
You can apply by phone. Call the Customer Service Center (CSC) (866) 613-3777 to have an application mailed to you.
Apply In Person
You can apply In person at any Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) District Office or outreach site.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply?

Navigate to the online portal.

Annual Reporting - Child Only

Effective 10/01/2012, some Child Only cases are subject to Annual Reporting rules and only have to report once per year by complying with the yearly CalWORKs requirements.