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) Information If you are eligible to receive CalFresh or Cash benefits, you will receive a plastic card called an EBT card. The EBT card is used to receive your monthly benefits.
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
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.
