Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Apply for CalFresh through BenefitsCal — statewide instructions linked to the separately cited county office
CDSS recommends that County Welfare Departments (CWDs) and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) update their materials and websites to point to www.benefitscal.com to apply and www.getcalfresh.org for general program information and support.
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e Information Change Your Support Amount Frequently Asked Questions Sierra Nevada Regional Services Sierra Nevada Regional Department of Child Support Services (SNRDCSS) provides the following services: Collect and distribute payments Enforce support orders Establish paternity and support (including medical) Locate parents and assets Modify orders as circumstances change Refer to community resources Find a Job The Nevada County Business and Career Network, along with several o
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in 10 minutes with our online form Who Can Enroll Either parent, or a legal guardian, can enroll for support whether or not a court order exists. There are no income or other eligibility requirements for services. Our online enrollment form makes it quick and easy
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processor, not DCSS Credit or Debit Card Online: Use the State Disbursement Unit website Mastercard, Visa, and Discover are accepted 1.9% service fee on every transaction Allow 2-3 business days for processin
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he information you need about your case. You can: Contact your child support specialist Receive reminders and updates See your payment history Update your contact information Change your log in credentials any time, from anywhere Getting Started To register or log in, you will need your Partic
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ifies. This is called a “modification.” Overview: Either parent (or a guardian) can request a “review and adjustment” from the agency handling their case To request a review and adjustment, you must have an open case (a case can be opened at any time) Your support order ca
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and faster than waiting for a check to be mailed To sign up for direct deposit, go to the State Disbursement Unit website and select, “Person Receiving Support” You can sign up for direct deposit into a non-US bank account Electronic Payment Card You can choose to receive an Elec
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nd you will owe the entire debt to the government Contact the office handling your case and ask for a Debt Reduction Program application. Your child support specialist can guide you through the application process and help you submit it electronically, by m
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f child support that may be ordered in your case. This calculator provides only an estimate and is not a guarantee of the amount of support that will be ordered. The county child support commissioner or family law judge has the final authority to determine the amount of a child su
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County calfresh programme introduction / application information
Is Supplemental nutrition assistance available to Individuals and families who meet eligibility criteria. Its purpose is to assist household in increasing their food purchasing power. Click here for more information on filing a CalFresh application.
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County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWorks is a time-limited cash assistance program for children and their parent(s) or qualifying relative with whom they live. Those receiving assistance through this program automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps. Employable adults are required to work or look for work.
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Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) is the benefit delivery system that allows CalFresh, CalWORKs, and other program recipients to use a card, much like a debit card, to access their food and cash benefits.
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The ABAWD work requirement is a federal rule. People who are considered ABAWDs can only get 3 full months of CalFresh benefits every 3 years. ABAWDs may get benefits for longer than 3 months if they are working, excused from the work requirement, or are living in a county that is waived from the work requirement. The ABAWD work requirement applies to you if you: Are between the ages of 18 and 64 years old; Do not live in a CalFresh household with a CalFresh household member under 14 years old; Are considered physically and mentally able to work at least 20 hours per week; and Are not excused from the rule.
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Read the county’s APS reporting instructions. Local report lines, office contacts and after-hours dispatch are labeled separately below. An online form may have a later response; follow the county’s urgency instructions.
Shared California programme guidance. Call 1-833-401-0832 and enter your five-digit ZIP code for the county APS route, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Read the county’s instructions for local reporting options.
Read the locally published WIC information. Check the actual provider, service area, eligibility and appointment details; this is not a completed clinic-location review.
Use the county-specific CDSS directory and its daytime, after-hours, TDD and location labels. CDSS publishes this directory; the county reporting agency receives the report.
Training and reference materials are separate from making a report. Use the county reporting contact for suspected abuse and the official emergency instructions for emergencies.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Read the statewide R&R information and use local child-care counselors. The availability of a directory does not guarantee a child-care placement or subsidy.
MyChildCarePlan.org is a search and support website that offers a customizable child care search tool and live support from local child care counselors to help families make the best child care choices for their children.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
The Resource Connection’s Women Infants and Children (WIC) program is here to help income eligible pregnant women and mothers of infants and toddlers (birth to 5) throughout Amador and Calaveras counties.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
The Resource Connection’s Women Infants and Children (WIC) program is here to help income eligible pregnant women and mothers of infants and toddlers (birth to 5) throughout Amador and Calaveras counties.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
WIC Office California - Women, Infant, & Children Program - Ampla Health — service-06011-wic
WIC serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. Services are offered in Yuba and Colusa Counties.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
Fresno EOC WIC provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and family resources to more than 28,000 women, children, and families in Fresno County. If you’re pregnant, or a caretaker of a child under age five, you can get personalized support for you and your family at one of our WIC offices.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
WIC is a federally funded supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children, administered by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH). WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health and other social services to participants free of charge.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
WIC - CAPK | Community Action Partnership of Kern — service-06029-wic
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and nutritious foods to supplement diets. WIC is a federally funded USDA nutrition program that is administered by the California Department of Public Health. Our WIC team includes registered dietitians, degreed nutritionists, International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLC), certified lactation educators, and other trained professionals. WIC services are provided at no cost. There are currently 16 CAPK-WIC sites, 3 facilities are located in San Bernardino County.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
WIC – Northeastern Rural Health Clinics — service-06035-wic
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics WIC serves multiple locations, including Susanville, Alturas and Westwood. Our WIC Nutrition Assistants are bilingual in English & Spanish and are Certified Lactation Educators, also our WIC Director is a Registered Dietitian, so our team is ready to assist anyone with breastfeeding and nutrition questions!
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
PHFE WIC - California | A Program of Heluna Health — service-06037-wic
Appointments are available by phone, in-person, and online. PHFE WIC serves families in Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Bernardino County. Call 888-942-2229 or text 91997 to schedule an appointment at your local WIC office.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
WIC – Northeastern Rural Health Clinics — service-06049-wic
Northeastern Rural Health Clinics WIC serves multiple locations, including Susanville, Alturas and Westwood. Our WIC Nutrition Assistants are bilingual in English & Spanish and are Certified Lactation Educators, also our WIC Director is a Registered Dietitian, so our team is ready to assist anyone with breastfeeding and nutrition questions!
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
The WIC Department provides supplemental nutrition assistance, breastfeeding education, and referral services to all community members based on established State WIC eligibility requirements. Click here for the California State WIC Income Guidelines.
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Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
Follow the named local operator listed in CDPH’s WIC network. CDPH and CountyWiki do not operate this clinic; confirm provider location, current appointment options and eligibility.
WIC Office California - Women, Infant, & Children Program - Ampla Health — service-06115-wic
WIC serves to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, & children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care. Services are offered in Yuba and Colusa Counties.
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Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Public Assistance | Sierra County, CA - Official Website — ga-06091-037
General Assistance is a program for individuals or families that do not qualify for other cash programs. Individuals can receive General Assistance up to 3 months in a 12-month period, unless they are exempt from these time limits.
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Use the county-published reporting contacts and instructions below. Telephone reports, mandated-reporter written follow-up, general enquiries and emergency instructions have different purposes.
Child Protective Services (CPS) | Sierra County, CA - Official Website — cps-06091-138
When a referral is received, the social service staff obtains facts from the person making the referral to determine if the referral alleges abuse, neglect, or exploitation. The emergency response staff determines if an in-person response is indicated. Whenever a report indicates the need for protection, CPS will:
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Official state service profiles
These 104 profiles are classified under this topic by California’s official state service directory. The county filter above does not establish local eligibility for them. Confirm availability and requirements on the official profile.