Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), provides monthly assistance for low or no income individuals and families to purchase nutritious food. The CalFresh program issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to an ATM card, to purchase food at retail stores and farmers markets that accept EBT cards.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, is a public assistance program that provides temporary assistance to families with children and expectant mothers.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh: Provides food assistance to low-income families and individuals. Follow the links below for more information on the CalFresh Program and how to apply. The minimum requirements to file a CalFresh application are:
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health. However, for most households, CalFresh benefits are only a part of their food budget. They must spend some of their own cash, along with their CalFresh Benefits, to buy enough food for the month.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) provides temporary financial assistance and employment-related services to needy families with minor children. The program is designed to provide families with the means to meet their basic needs in difficult times, while helping them to enter or reenter the workforce and become self-sufficient. A variety of supportive services are available, such as child care, transportation, and others necessary for a successful transition from welfare to work. Special services are also available for pregnant and parenting teens.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The CalFresh Program is a federally funded program that helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health. For most households, CalFresh benefits are about 1/3 of their food budget
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs is a Human Services program that gives cash aid and services to eligible California families. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program provides Diversion Services, Employment Services, and Health Insurance to eligible families with children under age 19. It is California’s version of the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.
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.
Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026
Colusa County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is a program that helps people buy food. It used to be called Food Stamps. The program gives you benefits each month on a special card, kind of like a debit card. You can use this card to buy food such as bread, cereal, fruit, vegetables, meat, and fish at many grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits on a card that works just like a debit card and can be used to buy most foods at most grocery stores and farmers markets.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) provides temporary financial assistance and employment related services to needy families with minor children who are deprived of parental support or care due to absence, disability, unemployment/underemployment, or death of a parent.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The CalFresh Program (formally called Food Stamps) is a Federally funded program that helps low-income people buy the food they need for good health. For most households, CalFresh is only part of their food budget. Households must spend some of their own cash along with their CalFresh benefits in order to buy enough food for a month.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program gives time-limited cash assistance to families with children, including non-citizens. CalWORKs applicants may also be able to get Medi-Cal and CalFresh (Food Stamp) benefits. Cash benefits are based on the number of people in the family, with most sources of income considered. CalWORKs is the state implementation of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is California's food stamp program for buying food at grocery stores, farmers markets, and some restaurants. Benefits may also be used to buy seeds and plants to grow food for the family to eat.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is California's implementation of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF). It provides time-limited cash assistance to families with children.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps) provides monthly food benefits to low-income individuals and families. It helps them afford nutritious foods like fruits and vegetables. The amount of benefits is determined by household size, countable income, and monthly expenses such as housing and utilities.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
Formerly called food stamps, CalFresh provides eligible households with an electronic benefits transfer (EBT) card that works just like a debit card and can be used at most grocery stores and farmers markets to ensure access to healthy foods. CalFresh is a nutrition supplement and is not intended to meet a family’s entire food need.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is California’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program. CalWORKs provides temporary financial assistance and employment focused services to families with minor children who have income and property below state maximum limits for their family size. There are two major components to CalWORKs:
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The CalFresh program, formerly known as Food Stamps and federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), can add to your food budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. The program issues monthly electronic benefits (similar to a bank debit card) that can be used to buy most foods such as bread, cereal, fruits, vegetables, meat and fish at many markets, grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
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.
Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026
Imperial County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is also known as the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CalFresh is a program for low-income families and individuals that meet certain income guidelines. CalFresh benefits help supplement your food budget and allow families and individuals to buy nutritious food.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs is designed to transition people from welfare to work. It provides temporary cash assistance to eligible families with minor children, to move families with children from dependency to self-sufficiency through employment.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh, also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), helps low-income individuals and families purchase groceries at many food stores. Participants receive CalFresh benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which looks like a regular credit card. The amount of benefits you receive depends on your family size, income, and monthly expenses.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs provides temporary financial support, as well as job training, education to pregnant women, eligible families and eligible non-citizens that have child(ren) in the home. Services could include:
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps) is a program that supplements a low-income family’s food budget to ensure they are getting adequate nutrition. CalFresh is proud to play a critical role in reducing hunger and poverty and improving health by providing nutrition assistance to millions of low-income households through an array of vital services. CalFresh has the power to reduce hunger, support health, expand opportunity, and even respond to disasters. CalFresh provides monthly benefits to help households purchase the food they need if eligible.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is California's version of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF). This program provides time-limited cash assistance to families with children. The level of assistance is based upon a variety of factors, including family size and income level. Cash benefits are issued electronically on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. For more information on EBT go to: http://www.cdss.ca.gov/cdssweb/entres/forms/English/PUB388.pdf
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.
State guidance; waiver locations and dates are shown separately.
Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026
Kings County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh also known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), historically and commonly known as the Food Stamp Program, is designed to help meet the nutritional needs of people with low income. It supports healthy living which is important to agriculture in California and it is better viewed as a health and nutrition program. CalFresh may not be used for items such as liquor, cigarettes, household supplies, or hot foods. The CalFresh allotments are determined on a semi-annual basis utilizing income information received from the family.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is a public assistance program that provides temporary assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The CalFresh Program (formerly known as Food Stamps) helps low-income households increase their food-buying power to meet their household’s nutritional needs. CalFresh benefits issued through Electronic Benefit Transfer, also known as EBT card, can be used in grocery stores and participating Farmers Markets. Homeless, elderly or disabled persons may purchase prepared meals from participating restaurants with their EBT card. Effective June 1, 2019, SSI/SSP recipients in California are also eligible for CalFresh benefits, provided all other eligibility requirements are met.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, also known as CalWORKs, provides temporary financial assistance and employment-focused services to families with minor children whose income and property are below State maximum limits for their family size. In California, cash aid is restricted to a five-year lifetime limit for most aided adults, which includes aid received in other States; however, aid continues for the eligible children. CalWORKs customers who become employed and whose income from earnings exceeds the amount allowed to continue receiving cash assistance may continue to receive ongoing CalFresh benefits, Medi-Cal coverage, and child care and transportation services.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
As a result of the H.R.1 (One Big Beautiful Bill Act), new federal rules will be taking effect for Madera County CalFresh recipients beginning June 1, 2026. These rules will change work requirements for some CalFresh recipients ages 18–64, who do not have a disability and do not have a child under 14.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs benefits are distributed via the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, also known as the Golden State Advantage card. The EBT card is used like any other debit card with a four-digit PIN, and it offers you privacy when making purchases.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
What is changing? Recent federal law passed by Congress and signed by President Trump newly limits CalFresh to certain groups of lawfully present noncitizens. However, many individuals remain eligible for CalFresh, including household members with U.S. citizenship and some qualifying immigration statuses. Even though many lawfully present noncitizens are losing CalFresh eligibility, some are still eligible for CalFresh or the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP). CFAP is California’s state-funded food benefit program for certain groups of qualified noncitizens.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is a public assistance program that provides temporary assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh provides eligible households the opportunity to participate and receive monthly CalFresh benefits on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card that works like a debit card. Benefit amounts are based on the household's income and other eligibility factors.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
Can I have a job and still get Public Assistance? Yes. In fact, CalWORKs recipients benefit from working as aid calculations use a variety of deductions to determine final benefits. Somebody that is working may have a portion of their income disregarded in the eligibility determination. Human Services - Employment & Community Services - Cal Works/Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
Did you know that you can apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh Medi-Cal and CMSP benefits online, in person, by telephone or via mail or fax. Please see the above methods to apply. For CalFresh, if you don't have all the information to complete the application just complete what you can. You may leave an incomplete application with just your name, address and signature. An Eligibility Specialist can assist you with finishing the application. For CalFresh it can take up to 30 days to process your application. You may be able to get benefits within 3 calendar days if you meet certain criteria. For CalWORKs it can take up to 45 days to process your application. You may be able to get benefits within 24 hours if you meet certain criteria. For Medi-Cal and CMSP it can take up to 45 days to process your application. Let us know if you need extra help because of a disability or medical condition. We will work with you to find a way to help.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
Did you know that you can apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh Medi-Cal and CMSP benefits online, in person, by telephone or via mail or fax. Please see the above methods to apply. For CalFresh, if you don't have all the information to complete the application just complete what you can. You may leave an incomplete application with just your name, address and signature. An Eligibility Specialist can assist you with finishing the application. For CalFresh it can take up to 30 days to process your application. You may be able to get benefits within 3 calendar days if you meet certain criteria. For CalWORKs it can take up to 45 days to process your application. You may be able to get benefits within 24 hours if you meet certain criteria. For Medi-Cal and CMSP it can take up to 45 days to process your application. Let us know if you need extra help because of a disability or medical condition. We will work with you to find a way to help.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is a nutrition program for California residents with low income that will help them buy healthy food at most stores, such as food outlets, grocery stores, farmers markets, and some restaurants.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is a program that provides cash aid and services to eligible California families in need. The amount of the family's monthly assistance payment will depend on a number of factors, including the number of people who are eligible and the special needs of any of those household members. The income of the family is considered in calculating the amount of cash aid the family will receive.
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.
Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026
Merced County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh (formerly called Food Stamps, and known nationally as SNAP) helps people buy healthy food. Each month, you'll get benefits loaded onto an EBT card, which works like a debit card. You can use it at many grocery stores and markets to buy most types of food.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs is a program that gives temporary cash aid to help families meet basic needs while they work toward becoming self-sufficient. If you are able to work, you will usually need to take part in job-related activities. The program can also help with things like education, job training, and other services to support your family's long-term stability.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is California’s food stamps (SNAP) program. The CalFresh Program is designed to supplement the food budget of low-income households to meet their nutritional needs. Individuals granted CalFresh benefits can buy food at a grocery store or other authorized places using an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. The amount of CalFresh benefits a family receives is based on household size, family income and resources.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The CalWORKs program is designed to assist families toward a path of work and self-sufficiency. The purpose of the cash assistance program is to provide temporary financial assistance to economically disadvantaged families with dependent children. Benefits are based on household size, family income, and resources.
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.
Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026
Monterey County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is California's version of the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that provides assistance for households to purchase nutritious food. The program uses Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) to allow recipients to buy food (including seeds and seedlings to grow food) at retail stores and farmers markets using a plastic debit card. Visit the Official California CalFresh Site.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is a public assistance program that provides temporary assistance for needy families with (or expecting) children.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The CalFresh Program is a federal nutrition program that helps eligible, low-income, people purchase the food they need for good health. For most households, CalFresh benefits are only part of their food budget. CalFresh benefits are not cash. Some households must spend some of their own cash along with their CalFresh benefits. Households that are eligible will receive a plastic electronic benefit card (EBT) that can be used at most grocery stores when buying food items.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program provides cash benefits for the care of children in need when one or both parents are absent, disabled, deceased or unemployed. CalWORKs benefits may be extended to qualifying non-citizens who have a child or children in the home. Non-citizens can include refugees, parolees, victims of trafficking or battered non-citizens. If you are eligible for CalWORKs, you automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and you might qualify for CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) as well.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh, formerly known as Food Stamps and known federally as SNAP, can help families and individuals put healthy and nutritious food on the table. CalFresh provides extra funds to help those who are in need each month to buy groceries. With a CalFresh electronic “debit” card (known as EBT) you can buy most foods at many food stores and farmers markets.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
If you are an adult with dependent children, you may be eligible for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, or CalWORKs. CalWORKs provides monetary assistance for families in need. CalWORKs may refer you to employment services that may provide:
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is for people with low income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. Click here to learn more and sign up for CalFresh.
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.
Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026
Plumas County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh puts food-buying power into the hands of working-class households. With CalFresh, you can buy healthy food to meet your household’s needs. Click on the links below to learn about eligibility, how you can apply, and about the Restaurant Meals Program.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs is designed to give families with children a way to meet their basic living needs. We want to help families in times of hardship enter or re-enter the workforce and become self-sufficient. Important note: Non-citizen individuals with children may also be eligible to receive CalWORKs, if otherwise eligible.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps), is known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CalFresh provides monthly assistance for low or no income individuals and families to purchase nutritious food. The CalFresh program issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, similar to an ATM card, to purchase food at grocery stores and farmers markets that accept EBT cards. It enables you to buy more food, improve health and nutrition, and stretch your grocery budget.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFRESH is the new name for Food Stamps in California, and is nationally recognized as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). CalFRESH will allow you to access healthy and nutritious food improving the health and well-being of your household. Once you sign-up for CalFRESH you will get benefits issued every month to a card that can be used just like a bank card. This Golden State Advantage EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) Card can be used to buy most foods at farmer’s markets, food stores and even some restaurants. Those who receive CalFRESH will no longer have to go to issuance outlets. You can simply slide this card at the cash register. Use of the card is secure, convenient and offers users privacy when making purchases.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The goal of CalWORKs is to provide cash assistance and services to eligible needy San Benito County families, ultimately leading to sustainable self-reliance.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most food items at many markets and food stores. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh, also known as Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) throughout the United States, is a program that provides low income households with monthly benefits to buy food.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs provides temporary cash assistance to eligible families with minor children, to move families with children from dependency to self-sufficiency through employment. Call 1-866-262-9881 for more information.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is the state food stamps program that provides assistance for low- or no-income individuals and households to purchase nutritious food. CalFresh is known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
Eligibility is based on your family size, income and some living costs. You can use the BenefitsCal Ask Robin online virtual assistant before completing an actual application to estimate your eligibility. If you need food right away, you may qualify for Expedited Services. Those who qualify will receive CalFresh food benefits within 3 days from the date you applied.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is the California version of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF). CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid to needy families with children. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing, or medical care, they may be eligible to receive immediate short-term help. Families that apply and qualify for ongoing assistance receive money each month to help pay for housing, food and other necessary expenses. The amount of a family’s monthly assistance payment is determined by the number of people who are eligible and the special needs of any of those family members. The income of the family is considered in calculating the amount of cash aid the family receives. There are other programs and benefits, such as Homeless Assistance, for which a family may qualify by being on CalWORKs. CalWORKs recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits. Adults in the program are required to participate in a work activity unless determined exempt. Please see the "What if I do not qualify for CalWORKs" section below for information on additional Cash Aid Programs such as Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) and Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI).
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh is a federal nutrition program for low-income individuals and families that can help households buy foods to meet their nutritional needs. This program provides a monthly benefit allotment, which can be used via an Electronic Benefit Transaction (EBT) card similar to a debit card. The benefit is used to purchase foods at grocery stores, small retailers and even farmers’ markets.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs is California's cash aid (welfare) program for needy families. The program helps eligible families become self-supporting through temporary cash aid and employment services. The program is time-limited and for families that are under certain income and property guidelines and have a qualifying child. These families are automatically eligible to receive Medi-Cal benefits and usually eligible to CalFresh benefits. Unless they meet an exemption, an adult receiving cash aid through the CalWORKs program is required to participate in the Welfare-to-Work Program. Welfare-to-Work provides supportive services, while the adult participates in employment, training or other approved activities, which may include, but are not limited to, counseling, job preparedness, job development, training, childcare, transportation, work clothes and tools. Services are family focused and specific to the needs of each family.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. If approved, a monthly dollar amount is placed on a debit-like card to help you add to your monthly food budget.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, also known as CalWORKs, provides temporary cash assistance to low-income families with children along with services to help parents find and keep a job. CalWORKs can also help children who are not receiving financial support and care from their parents. HSA staff can also assist with health insurance and food assistance.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
If you qualify for CalFresh assistance, you will receive an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) debit card. You can use your card to purchase food items at participating stores, or check your account balance, find retailers, and ATMS that accept the EBT card.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program offers temporary cash aid assistance, nutrition benefits, employment services and health insurance to eligible families who have children under age 18 or who are graduating before they turn 19. This is California's version of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh, also known as SNAP, is a federal nutrition program that helps people with low or no income purchase healthy food. Benefits are issued on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used at most grocery stores and farmers' markets.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) provides temporary cash aid and employment services to needy families with children. The program offers supportive services, including childcare, transportation and other services necessary for a successful transition from welfare to work.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
Living on a limited budget can sometimes mean juggling food, rent, utilities and transportation expenses. The CalFresh Program is designed to help families put food on the table and pay for basic living expenses during tough times. CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps), also known as SNAP, is a federal nutrition program that helps people with low or no income purchase healthy food. Benefits are issued on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that can be used at most grocery stores and farmers' markets.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) is a time-limited Federal/State program which provides temporary cash aid and employment services to needy families with children. The CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Program assists individuals with the transition from dependence to self-sufficiency. Siskiyou County is committed to this goal by providing intensive case management and fostering the recipient’s efforts to seek, secure and retain employment in order to reach future employment goals. The program offers supportive services, including child care, transportation and other services necessary for a successful transition from Welfare-to-Work. Services are provided to individuals who are determined to be “work ready” and are provided at no-cost to the individual.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
Cash aid is available for eligible individuals and families who are unable to financially support themselves. Cash Aid Programs Here are the cash aid programs. California Work Opportunity & Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Program
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh also known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) provides monthly assistance for low- or no-income individuals and families to buy food.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) is a nutrition program that may supplement family's food budget in order to ensure they are getting adequate nutrition. CalFresh can only be used to purchase food items and beneficiaries receive monthly benefits electronically on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. For more information, see links below:
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs - The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is the California version of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF). CalWORKs provides time limited cash benefits to families with children when one or both parents is absent, disabled, deceased or unemployed.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The Federal CalFresh (Food Stamp) Program is designed to increase food purchasing for low-income households in order to provide a more nutritious diet.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is a public assistance program that provides temporary financial assistance and services to meet basic needs such as housing, utilities, food, and clothing to eligible families that have children in the home.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low income and provides economic benefits to communities. CalFresh is the largest food program in California and provides an essential hunger safety net.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
Are you struggling to provide the basic necessities for your family? The CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) program provides temporary cash assistance to families with children to help pay for necessities like clothing, housing, and food.
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.
Future county ABAWD waiver — starts November 1, 2026
Tulare County's next ABAWD time-limit waiver runs November 1, 2026 through October 31, 2027. This future waiver is separate from the current waiver period.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
To assist low-income people and families purchase food they need for good health. It is the nation’s first line of defense against hunger and the cornerstone of all federal nutrition assistance programs. In other states, CalFresh is known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program).
County calworks programme introduction / application information
The goal of CalWORKs is to provide cash assistance and services to eligible needy Tuolumne County families, ultimately leading to sustainable self-reliance.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
The CalFresh program helps families and people who have little or no income buy groceries. CalFresh benefits are not cash. CalFresh benefits come loaded on an electronic benefit transfer (EBT) card that can be used like a bank debit card to buy food at most grocery stores, farmers markets, some online grocery sites, and other places that sell food.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity & Responsibility to Kids) can provide cash assistance to low-income pregnant individuals and families with children. Eligibility considerations include age, income, resources, and citizenship.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home. The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally in Yolo County by the Health and Human Services Agency.
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.
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.
Apply through the state-designated BenefitsCal portal; your county welfare department handles the application. Eligibility and required verification depend on your circumstances.
Service availability
CalFresh is federally mandated and in California, is state-supervised and county-operated.
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.
Read CDSS’s CalWORKs application instructions. Apply using BenefitsCal or contact the welfare office in the county where you live.
Service availability
There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. Families may apply for CalWORKs at any office located in the county where they live.
County calfresh programme introduction / application information
CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps) is a food program to help families and individuals buy healthy foods. CalFresh benefit amounts are based on your household’s size, income, and expenses.
County calworks programme introduction / application information
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) provides cash assistance and supportive services to eligible families with children and pregnant individuals to meet basic needs. CalWORKs provides:
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.
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.