CalWORKs Program (formerly TANF)

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY (HSA)

Description:

Provides cash aid, employment services, and other benefits to low-income families with children. Recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh (formerly Food Stamps) benefits. Can provide cash assistance up to 48 months to adults.

Apply online at benefitscal.com

EBT customer service line available to check account balance and/or report lost or stolen EBT card, and/or issue card replacement. Check balance online at www.ebt.ca.gov/cardholder

Phone:

• SJC HSA Main Line: 209-468-1000
• EBT Customer Service Number: 877-328-9677
• Fraud Hotline: 209-953-7733
• Request for Hearing Number: 800-952-5253

Website: www.sjchsa.org

Location(s)

Program Delivery

• Eligibility: Must have an age eligible child(ren) in the home or are pregnant. Parent(s) must be unemployed, absent, physically or mentally incapacitated, or deceased Must meet income and resource limit. Must meet citizenship/residency status
• Languages: Cambodian, Hmong, Laotian, and Vietnamese languages are also offered at Human Services Agency Main Office., Spanish, English
• Application Process: Call to schedule an appointment, walk-in, or apply online at benefitscal.com
• Program Fees: Free
• Required Documents: ID, social security card, proof of citizenship/legal resident, verification of income, proof of resources

Service Area

• Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County