With the arrival of the fourth month of the year, families benefiting from assistance programs in California should mark their calendars to ensure access to their basic resources.

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 ...

The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program serves as a critical lifeline for many families across the state. As the state-level counterpart to the federal Temporary ...

Joy Perrin had been living in a van with her two children for several months when she walked into a welfare office in 2018. She had left an abusive partner and had failed her first semester at Laney ...

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Kern County residents who rely on CalFresh and CalWorks benefits could face disruptions if the federal government shutdown continues into November, according to the county ...

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, ...

Stay up-to-date with free briefings on topics that matter to all Californians. Subscribe to CalMatters today for nonprofit news in your inbox. Joy Perrin had been living in a van with her two children ...