Frequently Asked Questions

The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is the State implementation of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) program. It provides time-limited cash assistance to families with children. CalWORKs recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for Food Stamp benefits. Adults in the program are required to participate in a work activity unless they are determined to be exempt.

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