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General Assistance Program (GA)

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (HSA)

  • Description: Offers basic needs loan program to meet the needs of County's indigent residents who are not eligible for other aid programs.  GA must be paid back.  Types of assistance offered are:  rent paid to the property owner or designed payee, personal needs voucher to help with personal needs to buy hygiene, household and food items.  Travel assistance available if willing but need help to return to former residence.  Max assistance $367.

    Maximum single housing assistance $320.  Maximum shared housing $210.

    Client's responsibilities:
    Turn in monthly job searches verification and income report.
     

    • Phone:

    Website: www.sjchsa.org

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Mon: 8am - 5pm; Tue: 8am - 5pm; Wed: 8am - 5pm; Thu: 8am - 5pm; Fri: 8am - 5pm;

    • Location(s)

    Stockton - SJC HSA Main Office - East Washington Street

    • Accessibility: Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids
    • Address: 333 East Washington Street, Stockton, CA 95202

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Must meet all eligibility: *Must be a citizen of the US or legal resident and reside in San Joaquin County *Be 18 years of age or older *Have no minor children *Monthly net income less than $367 *$600 Resource limit (value of home or a mobile cannot exceed $20,000)
    • Languages: Other languages available through the language line, English, Spanish
    • Application Process: Walk-in; Application appointments are available on a first come first serve basis
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: Driver’s license, state identification card, or birth certificate, Social security card or document with the number on it, parole card, proof of citizenship, proof of residency, proof of income (wage stubs, unemployment , social security benefits), and proof of property (vehicle registration)

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County