Temporary assistance for families with children and expectant mothers
Lobbies in all SSA offices are offering limited in-person services to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Clients are encouraged to use remote services when possible.
To find a list of applications by program, click here.
For information on available remote service options, click here.
• SAR 7s and redeterminations are not currently waived and need to be submitted by their due dates.
• Clients may apply for CalWORKs Homeless Assistance over the phone.
• CalWORKs Homeless Assistance payments will be issued via Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card.
• The Golden State Grant (GSG) program was a $600 one-time payment of grant to households that were enrolled in the CalWORKs program. Payment was issued on 03/27/2021. For more information on the GSG program, click here.
• Pandemic Emergency Assistance Fund (PEAF) is a $640 one-time grant to households enrolled in the CalWORKs program. Payment was issued on 07/10/2021. For more information on the PEAF program, click here.
For more COVID-19 information, click here.
CalWORKs, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, is a public assistance program that provides temporary assistance to families with children and expectant mothers.
Families enrolled in CalWORKs may also qualify for some of the following services:
