WELFARE-TO-WORK
WHAT IS WELFARE-TO-WORK?
The Welfare-to-Work program is the employment and training aspect of CalWORKs. Welfare-to-Work is a comprehensive statewide employment program designed to enable participants to achieve self-sufficiency through employment. The intent of the Welfare-to-Work program is to provide employment and training services to virtually all adult CalWORKs recipients. The program also provides supportive services, such as transportation, to assist individuals in meeting work requirements.
APPLY FOR WELFARE-TO-WORK
If you are an existing CalWORKs recipient, you may inquire about Welfare-to-Work by visiting one of our local offices.
See Welfare-to-Work brochures for more information on eligibility criteria and requirements.
CHILD CARE
WHAT IS CHILD CARE?
Child Care can help families by reimbursing most or all child care expenses when the family meets the requirements of the program. Families may be responsible for paying a small portion of the Child Care expense.
APPLY FOR CHILD CARE
You may inquire about Child Care by visiting one of our local offices.
See Child Care brochures for more information on eligibility criteria and requirements.
FOSTER CARE
WHAT IS FOSTER CARE?
The Foster Care program provides financial assistance for children who are in an out-of-home placement by either a Children and Family Services (CFS) or the Probation Department. The following are also under the umbrella of the Foster Care program:
- Adoption Assistance Program (AAP)
- Approved Relative Caregiver
- Extended Foster Care (EFC)
- Kinship Guardianship Assistance Program (Kin-GAP)
- Legal Guardianship
APPLY FOR FOSTER CARE
You may inquire about Foster Care by visiting one of our local offices.
See Foster Care brochures for more information.
GENERAL RELIEF
WHAT IS GENERAL RELIEF?
The County General Relief (GR) program provides loan assistance to indigent individuals and families in temporary need of housing, food and/or transportation. General Relief is the only Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) program that is totally funded, as well as administered, by San Bernardino County.
APPLY FOR GENERAL RELIEF
You may inquire about General Relief by visiting on of our local offices.
You may complete the top portion of the General Relief application by clicking here.
Return the application:
- By e-mail to the General Relief inbox at: GRapplications@hss.sbcounty.gov
- Drop box at a local TAD office, OR
- Mail to the local TAD office.
GENERAL RELIEF BROCHURE
CAPI
WHAT IS CAPI?
The Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) is a state-funded program designed to provide monthly cash benefits to aged, blind and disabled non-citizens who are ineligible for SSI/SSP solely due to their immigrant status.
APPLY FOR CAPI
Individuals may apply for CAPI by calling the CAPI Unit at 909.933.5777 or by visiting one of our local offices.
See CAPI brochures for additional information on eligibility criteria and requirements.
RCA
WHAT IS REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE?
The Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) is a cash assistance program for refugees who are not otherwise eligible for any other cash aid. RCA is available for up to 12 months from date of admission to the Unites States (U.S.).
APPLY FOR REFUGEE CASH ASSISTANCE
You may apply for RCA online via BenefitsCal, in person at your local office or by mail.
The easiest and quickest way to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh and/or Medi-Cal is online at www.benefitscal.com.
TCVAP
WHAT IS TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM?
The Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) is a cash assistance program for non-citizen victims of crime who need immediate services, and who are obtaining legal status.
APPLY FOR TRAFFICKING AND CRIME VICTIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
You may apply for TCVAP online via BenefitsCal, in person at your local office or by mail.
The easiest and quickest way to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh and/or Medi-Cal is online at www.benefitscal.com.
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