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Most Common Questions |
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What is CalWORKs? |
The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is the State implementation of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. It provides time-limited cash assistance to families with children. CalWORKs recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal, and may qualify for Food Stamp benefits. Adults in the program are required to participate in a work activity unless determined exempt. |
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Who is eligible for cash aid? |
- Either parent is deceased;
- Either parent is physically or mentally incapacitated;
- The principal earner is unemployed;
- Either parent is continually absent from the home in which the child is living.
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Where to apply for cash aid? |
Apply at the Intake building located at the corner of Chance and Kings Canyon Road. Address: 4468 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno California.
For other locations throughout Fresno County, please call (559) 454-5402.
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What to bring when applying for cash aid? |
On the day you apply for CalWORKs assistance, you will be asked to complete some forms and to listen to an explanation of your rights and responsibilities. You will be given an appointment to return within one working day to see an Eligibility Worker and complete the application process. To expedite the process, you are advised to bring the following items with you if applicable: - Identification (Drivers License or California Identification Card)
- Social Security Card or verification that they have applied for all family members
- Verification of rent and utilities
- Statements of Bank Accounts and any other resources
- INS card
- Immunization
- Verification of income, wages and Social Security Benefits
- A copy of vehicle registration
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How much aid can be received? |
The amount of cash aid a family receives varies by the number of family members and income. |
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Are there time limits for receiving cash aid? |
Adults under the CalWORKs program are limited to receiving cash benefits for a lifetime cumulative period of 60 months. |
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