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Program Information
California Work Opportunities for Kids (CalWORKs) - is a time-limited program that
provides financial assistance and WTW services to families with children who are deprived of support
or care due to the death, incapacity, unemployment/underemployment, or continued absence of one
or both parents. Homeless assistance is included in this program. CalWORKs is administered
following federal and state regulations.
CalFresh program - is a nutritional assistance program designed to help single people and families
with little or no income to buy food. CalFresh benefits are issued on an Electronic Benefits Transfer
(EBT) card that is used just like a bankcard at most local food stores. The CalFresh program is a
federal- and state-funded program.
Medi-Cal program - offers free or low-cost health coverage for California residents who meet
certain eligibility requirements. Medi-Cal is supported by federal and state taxes. Medi-Cal now also
includes health care through the California Health Exchange, also known as Covered California, which
provides for expanded health coverage in which eligible recipients receive coordinated services from
the County.
Welfare-to-Work (WTW) - is a component of CalWORKs. The program assists CalWORKs
recipients in obtaining employment that leads to their self-sufficiency. Employment Services staff
work with individuals in overcoming barriers that prevent employment. The program also provides
supportive services, such as transportation and child care assistance, to assist individuals in meeting
work requirements. Supportive service Child Care assistance payments are reimbursements for child
care provided, made directly to the provider, on behalf of CalWORKs recipients in approved work or
training programs.
Foster Care - provides financial assistance for children in need of substitute parenting who have been
removed from the home by either Children and Family Services (CFS) or the Probation Department.
General Relief (GR) - provides loan assistance to indigent individuals and families in temporary
need of housing, food and/or transportation. General Relief is the only TAD program that is totally
funded, as well as administered, by the County of San Bernardino.