CalWORKs: Eligibility

California’s public cash assistance program is called the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids Program (CalWORKs).

CalWORKs applicants must meet state and federal regulation requirements to qualify for cash assistance.

Cash Aid

In order to qualify for CalWORKs services each student must be receiving cash aid for themselves and at least one eligible child.

Referral 

In addition, in order to qualify for CalWORKs services each student must provide a referral form directly from their GAIN case manager.