Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance (GA) provides cash aid to indigent adults and emancipated minors who are legal residents of Alameda County and who have no other means of support. It is a state-mandated program that is locally administered and funded by the County of Alameda.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | Butte County, CA — ga-06007-002
General Assistance provides three months of cash assistance to eligible, employable adults and provides longer-term assistance to eligible adults who are temporarily disabled or who are awaiting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) approval. California Welfare and institutions Code Section 17000 states, "Every county and every city and county shall relieve and support all incompetent, poor, indigent persons and those incapacitated by age, disease, or accident, lawfully resident therein, when such persons are not supported and relieved by their relatives or friends, by their own means, or by state hospitals or other state or private institutions."
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Calaveras — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Apply for General Assistance at Calaveras Health and Human Services Agency located at 509 East St. Charles Street, San Andreas, CA 95249 or at any of our outstations.
California law requires that each county have a program to assist its low-income residents who are not eligible for cash assistance from other State and/or Federal programs. Calaveras County’s program is called “General Assistance” or “GA.” The GA Program provides monthly loans to eligible persons legally residing in the County who have no other means of support.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance (GA) | Colusa County, CA - Official Website — ga-06011-004
General Assistance is a program administered by the Colusa County Department of Health and Human Services (“DHHS”) to needy residents of Colusa County who are not supported by their own means, by relatives or friends, by a federal, state or county hospital or correctional facility, or by other public or private sources.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Service area: Contra Costa County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
Contra Costa — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Visiting BenefitsCal to submit an online application, required verifications, and most GA forms.
Contra Costa — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
You are required to complete a redetermination every year, which includes completing an interview with an eligibility worker and submitting all redetermination forms and required verifications.
GA is cash assistance for low- or no-income adults without dependent children and emancipated minors. If you're looking for information about eligibility and ways to apply, you've come to the right place.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance - El Dorado County — ga-06017-006
The County General Assistance Program is a repayable program that helps indigent persons meet basic needs by providing vouchers for housing, utilities, personal needs and transportation. The program has four components: non-residents needing transportation to return to their place of residence; disabled people who need support until their Social Security benefits are awarded; people without jobs; and burial for the indigent.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
together to help Californians get the coverage and care that is right for them. How To Apply for Medi-Cal Online: BenefitsCal.com, or www.coveredca.com Pick up an application: Click here for locations By Mail: To request an application by mail, contact the Fresno County Department of Social Services at 1-855-832-8082. Mail
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Fresno — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
General Relief applicants and recipients must be available for, and actively seeking, full time employment. Strikers are not eligible for General Relief. Employable recipients are prohibited from receiving aid for more than three months in any twelve-month period.
General Relief is a County funded program that provides cash or in-kind services to needy individuals and childless couples who are not eligible for assistance under any other categorical aid program. Grants are intended to assist with the costs of food, shelter, personal needs and other living expenses. To qualify, applicants must be employable or incapacitated.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Public Assistance | County of Glenn — ga-06021-008
The General Assistance Program is designated to provide relief and support to indigent adults who are not supported by their own means, other funds, or assistance programs.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Humboldt — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Benefits for employable individuals are limited to three months in a 12-month period. Non-disabled customers must be available to meet GR work requirements, complete monthly job searches and participate in Helping Humboldt, an occupational empowerment program to gain job skills and work experience.
General Relief | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website — ga-06023-009
The General Relief program is a county-funded general assistance program for county residents who lack minimum resources for food, shelter and medical care. The GR program acts as a safety net as most recipients of GR are ineligible for other types of cash assistance offered through the federal and state programs. These benefits must be repaid.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
The General Assistance or General Relief (GA/GR) Program is designed to provide relief and support to indigent adults who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs. Each county's GA/GR program is established and funded (100 percent) by its own Board of Supervisors. As the state is not involved in this program, benefits, payment levels, and eligibility requirements vary among each of California's 58 counties. Many recipients of GA/GR are also eligible to participate in the CalFresh (CF) Program, which is designed to raise the level of nutrition among low-income households. A review of the General Relief program reveals growth in the population of adults eligible for services that include job readiness and referrals to community based programs.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Department navigation link: Health & Human Services
of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Apply for Medi-Cal Report Fraud Inyo County Health & Human Services asks that anyone suspecting CalWORKs, Cal Fresh, General Assistance/Relief, or Medi-Cal fraud, waste, or abuse call our Fraud line at 760-873-3305. You may report fraud 2
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | Kern County, CA - Department of Human Services — ga-06029-010
The Kern County General Assistance (GA) Program provides financial assistance to residents of Kern County who have no other means of support. Single adults and couples without minor children may be eligible. The General Assistance program provides minimal assistance with rent, utilities, transportation and personal needs.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
The General Assistance (GA) program is a county funded LOAN program and is established by the Board of Supervisors. GA is designed to provide assistance to indigent adults who are unable to provide for their own means and unable to qualify for State or Federal public assistance programs.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Lake — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
You are responsible for reporting any changes to your Eligibility Specialist in your situation (including housing changes, income, assets, etc.) within ten (10) calendar days of the change occurring.
The General Relief (GR) program provides assistance for all eligible low-income residents of Lake County who are unemployed or unable to work. We provide short-term financial assistance in the form of a loan for adults without children that will help an individual to either find employment or obtain support from another source.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Department navigation link: Community Social Services
ce Outside of Business Hours Regular business hours are given, except holidays. To register for Food Stamps, Cash Assistance or Medical online, please go to the BenefitsCal Website. BenefitsCal ® is an online application system that allows you to apply for benefits. You can also: Create an Account Check Messages View Forms Check Benefits View Things To Do Open Saved Applications Lassen WORKS and Co
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Service area: Los Angeles County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides cash aid if you are an adult without any income or resources, and children in certain special circumstances who are ineligible for federal or State programs.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Madera — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Individuals determined to be employable will only be eligible for aid for 90 days in a 12-month period. This rule will apply whether aid was paid for 3 continuous months, or if there was a break in aid between months in a 12-month period.
General Assistance (GA) is a 100% county-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent individuals who are ineligible for federal or state public assistance programs. Benefits are issued via Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Mariposa — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
You can apply online at BenefitsCal.com or by visiting us at 5362 Lemee Lane in Mariposa or at our Coulterville office at 5026 Broadway, or by calling our Customer Service Center at 1 (209) 966-2000 or Toll-Free 1 (800) 549- 6741 to apply using an electronic signature or request an application by mail. Our office is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.
General Assistance (GA) | Mariposa County, CA - Official Website — ga-06043-014
General Assistance is a program that provides assistance to County residents who are unemployed or disabled and are not eligible for or supported by any other cash assistance program.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
00 472 E Valley St, Willits (707) 456-3700 727 S State St, Ukiah (707) 463-7990 Employment & Family Assistance Services CalWORKs, CalWORKs Job Services, CalFresh, Medi-Cal. Open to the public 8am-12pm; 1pm-5pm (closed 12pm-1pm) Monday-Friday excluding County holidays. 764 S Franklin St, Fort Bragg (707) 962-1000 Career Point 2550 N State St, Suite 3, Ukiah (707) 467-5500 472 E Valley St, W
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | Merced County, CA - Official Website — ga-06047-015
General Assistance is available for individuals that need financial assistance, but do not meet CalWORKs deprivation needs and do not have a child in the home. General Assistance is a temporary solution and does have work requirements. Recipients are expected to actively search for work while they are receiving General Assistance unless an exemption has been granted.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | County of Monterey, CA | County of Monterey, CA — ga-06053-017
GA is a county funded temporary cash assistance program for unemployed single adults and couples who may not have dependent children and are not receiving any other public assistance benefits including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or unemployment benefits. Recipients that do not complete a GA worksite assignment must repay their GA benefits.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | Napa County, CA — ga-06055-018
The General Assistance (GA) program provides assistance for all eligible low-income residents of Napa County who are unemployed or unable to work. We provide short-term financial assistance in the form of a loan for adults without children that will help an individual to either find employment or obtain support from another source.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Nevada — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
You can apply online at BenefitsCal.com or in person. You will need to provide verification of residence, citizenship, identification, income, property. We suggest you bring documentation with you such as bills in your name, Social Security card or drivers license, rental lease, birth certificate, pay stubs, bank account statements, proof of other property including vehicles.
Cash Assistance for Individuals | Nevada County, CA — ga-06057-146
You can apply online at BenefitsCal.com or in person. You will need to provide verification of residence, citizenship, identification, income, property. We suggest you bring documentation with you such as bills in your name, Social Security card or drivers license, rental lease, birth certificate, pay stubs, bank account statements, proof of other property including vehicles.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Orange — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Attention: Effective May 1, 2026, online General Relief applications will no longer be available on BenefitsCal. Individuals interested in applying can call 1-800-281-9799 or visit select SSA locations.
General Relief | County of Orange Social Services Agency — ga-06059-019
General Relief (GR) is a County-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent adult lawful residents who are ineligible for Federal or State programs.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Sacramento — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Individuals who are determined to be employable may receive GA for up to 90 days in a 12-month period. Individuals determined to be unemployable due to temporary or long-term disability may receive General Assistance until their disability is resolved.
GA is a program for indigent adults who are at least eighteen (18) years of age and have no means of support. The eligibility for GA and the amount of monthly assistance received depends on a number of factors, including the individual's housing situation and net income.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Current county agency homepage and mission statement
@sanbenitocountyca.gov Mon - Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm The mission of San Benito County’s Health & Human Services Agency is to support and strengthen individuals and families by assuring safety, promoting self-sufficiency, eliminating poverty, and improving the quality of life in our community. Home Divisions Director & Executive Staff Fiscal an
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Service area: San Bernardino County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
San Bernardino — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
You may apply for General Relief online via BenefitsCal, in person at your local office, or by mail.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Relief provides temporary cash assistance for eligible county residents who have no other means of support. Any aid received must be repaid to the county. Completed hours of required Job Training may count toward repayment of the debt.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Service area: San Francisco County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
San Francisco — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Apply online at BenefitsCal or in person at 1460 Mission St. Note: BenefitsCal’s new two-step verification process makes your account more secure. View how to verify.
Apply online at BenefitsCal or in person at 1460 Mission St. Note: BenefitsCal’s new two-step verification process makes your account more secure. View how to verify.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Service area: San Joaquin County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
San Joaquin — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Application appointments are available on a first come first serve basis Monday-Friday. GA clients are given a same day appointment. Application packets are provided to applicants to complete before their interview. The face to face interview is conducted and benefits may be issued the same day. Documents to bring for your interview Proof of your identity ( Driver's license , state identification card, birth certificate) Social security card or document with the number on it Parole card Proof of citizenship Proof of residency Proof of income (wage stubs, unemployment , social security) Proof of property (vehicle registration)
General Assistance (GA) is a loan program to support the basic needs of San Joaquin County’s residents in need who are ineligible for other aid programs. Note that all assistance received under GA must be repaid. Types of Assistance Provided:
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Service area: San Luis Obispo County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
San Luis Obispo — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
You may apply for General Assistance in person at any County of San Luis Obispo Department of Social Services office. Applications are accepted Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (except on County-observed holidays).
General Assistance Cash Aid - County of San Luis Obispo — ga-06079-036
General Assistance (GA) is a County-funded cash aid program to help needy individuals and families with no child(ren) under the age of 18 living with them. The program provides money, vouchers and job-related services for needy persons who are not eligible to Federal and State cash aid programs. Applicants may apply for the General Assistance Employable Program or the General Assistance Disabled Program. The Employable program is a 12-week, time limited program and applicants must perform job search activities at the local Job Center. The GA Disabled program is for individual who have a short-term (under 12 months) or long-term disability (12 months or longer) as determined by a physician or mental health professional. If an individual has a long-termed disability, they must apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI/SSP) and Social Security Disability (RSDI). Benefit Advocates are available to assist General Assistance participants with the application process for both SSI/SSP and Social Security Disability.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-023
The General Assistance Program provides temporary financial support to eligible county residents who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs. Employable adults are required to participate in Employment Services. Some participants may be eligible for Medi-Cal, and/or food assistance.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
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Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Service area: Santa Clara County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
Santa Clara — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
Get an interview. A phone or in person interview will be scheduled with a County Eligibility Worker.
Get financial assistance for adults without dependent children with General Assistance | Social Services Agency | County of Santa Clara — ga-06085-024
General Assistance (GA) is a program that is run and funded by the County of Santa Clara. GA provides cash assistance and employment services to County of Santa Clara adults with no dependent children who have no other means of support.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | Shasta County CA — ga-06089-025
General Assistance provides three months of cash assistance to eligible, employable adults and provides longer-term assistance to eligible adults who are temporarily disabled or who are awaiting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) approval.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Public Assistance | Sierra County, CA - Official Website — ga-06091-037
General Assistance is a program for individuals or families that do not qualify for other cash programs. Individuals can receive General Assistance up to 3 months in a 12-month period, unless they are exempt from these time limits.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | Siskiyou County California — ga-06093-026
The General Assistance Program is a time-limited County program which provides temporary cash aid and employment services to needy individuals. This is a loan program and must be repaid by the recipient.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | Solano County, California — ga-06095-038
The General Assistance (GA) Program provides short-term cash assistance and supportive services to adults age 18 or older without children. GA helps people find employment and connect to helpful resources. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) advocacy program is available to assist individuals with disabilities and significant barriers to employment apply for SSI benefits.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance - Cash Aid for Individuals | Employment & Training Division | Human Services Department — ga-06097-027
General Assistance provides temporary cash assistance for individuals who have little or no money. It can be approved for up to 90 days in a 12-month period, and possibly longer for people with disabilities.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Stanislaus — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
General Assistance applications are accepted at 251 E Hackett Road in Modesto in-person only. Appointments are available on a first come, first service basis starting at 8 AM daily, Monday through Friday.
A person who is permanently disabled and unable to work for 12 months or more may receive General Assistance benefits. Eligibility requirements must be met and includes applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Eligibility to General Assistance benefits may extend until the SSI Hearing Level determination. A social worker (SSI Advocate) assists with this process.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Relief Program | Sutter County, CA — ga-06101-029
General Relief is a repayable loan program that provides cash assistance to Sutter County Indigent Adults who are not eligible to other Federal, State or local aid programs.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance | Health & Human Services Agency — ga-06107-039
Are you experiencing financial hardship but finding yourself ineligible for most public assistance programs? The General Assistance (GA) program provides temporary cash aid to adults who are unable to support themselves, do not receive other public funds, and are ineligible for any other assistance programs.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Tuolumne — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
You may apply for GA by completing a paper application (select Cash Aid) and submitting the application as listed below. At this time, it is not possible to apply for GA online.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
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Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance (GA) provides temporary relief for Yolo County residents who have exhausted all other means of support. GA recipients may be required to participate in substance abuse treatment and/or the GA Work Program to assist them in their readiness for work. Employable recipients who are ready to work are limited to three (3) months of GA (in any county) in a twelve (12) month period. Benefits are issued in a combination of cash, EBT and vendor payments.
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
General Assistance (GA) is a county-funded cash assistance program that assists needy persons not eligible to federal or state cash assistance programs.
GA/GR is county-funded and county-administered. Use your county agency for actual eligibility rules, grant amounts and applications.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources
This is the state county-agency referral, not a state GA/GR application or a reviewed local eligibility decision.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements. Area details & sources