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

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

Description

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

Proof of identity - 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

  • Ventura County

Phone

(888) 472-4463 Main Number

Hours

All offices and the phone line: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Website

http://www.vchsa.org

Address

VENTURA COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

4651 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA, 93003

Disabilities Access

Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids

Address

4651 Telephone Road, Ventura, CA, 93003

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Listing Managed by: 211 Ventura | Print Listing

Information last updated: 2025-04-04T00:00:00

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