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CalWORKs

Agency: Alameda County Social Services Agency Workforce And Benefits Administration

Sites Offering This Program

Location

Coverage Area
Alameda County

Service Categories

Income Support and Employment
  • TANF

Contact Information

Hours of Operation
Mon 8am - 5pm; Tue 8am - 5pm; Wed 8am - 5pm; Thu 8am - 5pm; Fri 8am - 5pm; Sat; Sun;
Languages Offered
English

Program Info

Eligibility
Families must meet income and asset tests and children must be deprived of parental support and care due to the incapacity, death, absence of a parent, or unemployment of the principal wage earner. Specific eligibility requirements take into account an applicant's citizenship or non-citizen status, age, income, resources, assets and other factors. Children may receive assistance up to age 18. Income guidelines include:Family Size Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care (MBSAC) 1 $807 $862 2 $1,036 $1,415 3 $1,310 $1,753 4 $1,574 $2,080 5 $1,844 $2,373 6 $2,117 $2,670 7 $2,388 $2,934 8 $2,661 $3,193 9 $2,930 $3,464 10 $3,205 $3,760More than 10 $3,205 Add $34 for each additional person
Fees
No fee
How to Apply
Visit the website, call to apply, visit during program hours, or mail in a physical application, or fax the application as well.
Documents Required
Photo identificationProof of incomeInformation of citizenship status or legal immigration statusSocial security numberWork or school status

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