CalWORKs Homeless Services
If you are receiving CalWORKs and are homeless, there are a number of Housing Programs designed to assist CalWORKs families who are homeless or at-risk of homelessness to move out of the current housing crisis into affordable permanent housing.
You can learn more about the Homeless Services Programs by visiting the CalWORKs Homeless Programs website.
Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) or Welfare-to-Work
GAIN or Welfare-to-Work is a mandatory job program that helps you find employment, stay employed and move on to higher paying jobs, which can lead to helping you get off cash aid.
You can get detailed requirements by visiting the Greater Avenues for Independence (GAIN) website.
Child Care Program
If you are looking for affordable child care, the CalWORKs Child Care Program can help you quickly find child care.
You can get detailed information by visiting the Child Care Program Website.
Cal-Learn Program
If you are a pregnant and parenting teen, the Cal-Learn Program is a mandatory program that can help you overcome barriers and help you stay in or return to school so that you can graduate.
You can learn more about the Cal-Learn Program and its requirements by visiting the Cal-Learn Program Website.
Specialized Supportive Services
If you are receiving CalWORKs and are meeting welfare-to-work requirements, you may receive Domestic Violence services, treatment for Mental Health and Substance Use problems, and Family Preservation Program services.
You can get the detailed requirements by visiting the Specialized Supportive Services Website.
