CalWORKs
California Department of Social Services
Monthly cash aid and employment services
Cash aid and employment services for eligible families with children.
What you could receive
Monthly cash aid and employment services
CalWORKs is California’s TANF program. County welfare departments determine eligibility from income, resources, and family composition. Families apply through BenefitsCal or a county office. Income and household-composition tests are not encoded as a single household_income rule.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
Important requirements
Purchase timing requirement is unclear. Confirm with the program administrator.
Timing / preapproval
Preapproval required
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.