Apply for Assistance DSS assists individuals and families with food, Medi-Cal, emergency cash, job training, housing and other services.
CalFresh CalFresh is California's food stamp program for buying food at grocery stores, farmers markets and some restaurants.
CalWORKs CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child(ren) in the home. 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.
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) CAPI is a 100 percent state-funded program that provides monthly cash benefits to aged, blind, and disabled non-citizens (immigrants) who are not eligible to Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment (SSI/SSP) solely due to their immigration status.
Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Information Information about your EBT card, the ebtEDGE mobile app, benefits theft and fraud and more.
Employment Services The Welfare to Work program provides employment-related services to CalWORKs clients to assist them in finding and retaining employment, obtaining training when necessary, and in upgrading to higher paying jobs that will lead to financial self-reliance
Child Care DSS can help arrange and pay for child care while you are participating in Welfare to Work or Cal-Learn.
General Relief 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.
Housing Assistance Homeless Services is a public assistance program that provide homeless assistance for DSS clients that are experiencing or/at risk for homelessness.
Intercounty Transfers FAQ Important information about moving your benefits between counties in California.
Medi-Cal Medi-Cal benefits offer free or low-cost medical and dental services for eligible children and adults. Enrollment for Medi-Cal coverage is open all year.
Welfare to Work Cal-Learn Program Cal-Learn is a statewide program designed to help pregnant and parenting teens earn a high school diploma or GED, prevent repeat pregnancies and become job ready.
Assistance Programs for Non-Citizens Information for Refugees, Immigrants, and Non-Citizens about assistance programs, such as Cash, Food, Healthcare Services, and other programs.
