California's public assistance system, which includes vital programs such as CalWorks (cash assistance) and CalFresh ...

San Bernardino County officials warned Wednesday that CalFresh beneficiaries may not be able to get their monthly assistance for groceries in November amid the government shutdown. The California ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County DHS program director Angela Garcia sat down with 23ABC on Monday morning to talk about the ongoing federal shutdown and concern regarding public assistance ...

A man was sentenced to prison for stealing thousands of dollars from low-income Southern California residents. Catalin-Marius Graur, 43, stole the funds by skimming tens of thousands of electronic ...

To apply for CalWORKs in California is complex and daunting to most applicants who have never used government services. The guide aims to take all the mystery out of what can be a confusing process, ...

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids) offers monthly financial assistance and services to families in need. The program is operational in all 58 counties in California, is ...

CALIFORNIA, USA — California will expand access to welfare, allowing more people previously excluded from federal cash aid to get help. The Administration for Children and Families chose California as ...

SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KGTV) - On Tuesday, a mother of two discovered her CalWORKs funds were drained from her account just hours after she received a notification that the funds were deposited. Jane, who ...

SAN JOSE, Calif. (KGO) -- Five South Bay families are being awarded for their determination and resilience. On Monday, Santa Clara County Supervisors recognized families from the CalWORKs program, who ...

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the proposed 2024-2025 California budget details on June 29, detailing the state's planned belt-tightening over the next two fiscal years. The new budget "avoids deep program ...

California’s Capitol building in Sacramento, where lawmakers are debating deep cuts to services for vulnerable children and families. Photo by Christopher Boswell. From housing for homeless families ...

EL CENTRO — Imperial County recently received $4 million in state funds for the local CalWORKs entitlement program for Fiscal Year 2023-2024. Imperial County Social Services Director Paula Llanas ...