Program: CALIFORNIA WORK OPPORTUNITY AND RESPONSIBILITY TO KIDS (CALWORKS)

Agency: COUNTY OF VENTURA, HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY (HSA)

Descriptions

Provides temporary cash assistance for low-income families with children. Also offers employment services and support services to help recipients become self-sufficient. Recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits.

Eligibility

Must be a low-income Ventura County resident who is either pregnant and/or has a dependent child/children (age 18 or under). Applicants must meet income eligibility, assets, and other resources.

Monthly Income limit per household size:

1 $741

2 $1,216

3 $1,507

4 $1,788

5 $2,040

6 $2,295

7 $2,522

8 $2,744

9 $2,978

10 $3,232

Each extra person $29

The property limit (for example cash, bank accounts, vehicles, homes- although the home you live in is not included) is $10,000 per family or $15,000 per family if a member is over 60 or has disabilities.

Application Process

Apply online, call or visit.

Documents

-Fingerprints and a photo taken for all adults -Immunization record for all children -Proof of residency -Social Security Number of all family members -Household income, cash, bank accounts, vehicles, home value total

Fees

No fee

Service Areas