Extended Opportunity Programs & Services

CalWORKS

For Whom

If persons receiving CalWORKs cash aid are in one of the following situations, they could be eligible for childcare benefits:

1. They are attending a county welfare department-approved education or training program;
2. They are working.
3. They are teens participating in Cal-Learn;
4. They choose to refuse a cash aid payment and accept diversion services; or
5. They have been receiving cash assistance and have transitioned off, but need child care to retain employment.

There are other requirements that must be met. Childcare providers must meet certain conditions or requirements in order to receive payment for their services. Participants will be asked to verify employment, childcare costs, and hours and dates of employment or educational/training activities. There are certain age limits for children.

Where to Get Help

There are welfare offices located in each of the 58 California counties. People needing child care services at any office located in the county where they live. To find a nearby office, contact the county welfare department listed under the County Government Section in the telephone book.

If the person needing childcare has already applied for and is receiving CalWORKs case assistance, contact the eligibility worker, or the Welfare to Work or Cal-Learn worker as appropriate.

If the person is not receiving cash assistance, he or she should contact the local child care Resource and Referral Agency to obtain information

CR CalWORKs Services: Financial assistance for childcare; counseling/advising

To qualify for CR CalWORKs , the following requirements must be met:

1. Have received CalWORKs /TANF cash aid for yourself within the past two years
2. Be in good standing with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS)
3. Be enrolled in at least one unit at CR

To have your eligibility completed for the CARE and/or CR CalWORKs program/s, you must attach a current Passport to Services .