There are five basic programs that provide cash payments to eligible individuals or households. Each program has its own eligibility rules to determine if a person or household can receive cash payments and the amount of those payments.

Temporary Cash Assistance

• CalWORKs
  CalWORKs is a time-limited cash assistance program for children and their parent(s) or qualifying relative with whom they live. Those receiving assistance through this program automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and may qualify for Food Stamps. Employable adults are required to work or look for work. Visit the California Offical Website for futher information on this program.



• Cash Assistance for Immigrants (CAPI)
  CAPI is a program for immigrants that are 65 or over, blind or disabled and who no longer qualify for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
  


• Refugee Assistance
  Refugee Assistance is a program that provides payments to eligible refugees for up to eight months after entering the United States. Visit the California Offical Website for futher information on this program.
  


• General Assistance (GA)
  GA is a program for individuals or families that do not qualify for other cash programs. Individuals can receive General Assistance up to three months in a twelve-month period, unless they are exempt from these time limits.



• Foster Care
  Foster Care provides payments to qualifying relatives or non-relatives for the care and support of a child placed in their care. Visit the California Offical Website for futher information on this program.
  

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