CalWORKS

At the point of intake or any time when circumstances change and the applicant/ recipient could be considered a parent, or child, and would meet the eligibility requirements for CalWORKs; the applicant/recipient MUST be referred to the appropriate district office and complete an application for the CalWORKs program. If the applicant/recipient is eligible to receive CalWORKs, there is no eligibility for GA.

Refer to Application chapter.

Related Topics

General Assistance Policies

Types of Income

Lump Sum Income

Verification of Income

Potential Income and Resources

VA (Veterans Administration) Benefits

RRB (Railroad Retirement Benefits)

Retirement, Survivors, Disability Insurance (RSDI)

SSI/SSP