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CalWORKs | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ - HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT - EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION

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Resource Name:CalWORKs | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ - HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT - EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION

CalWORKs

address

1020 Emeline Avenue Building B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Eligibility

Must be a low-income Santa Cruz County resident who is either pregnant and/or has a dependent child/children (age 18 or under). Applicants must meet income eligibility, assets, and other resources.

Required documents

  • Proof of identity
  • Immunization record for all children
  • Proof of residency
  • Social Security Number of all family members
  • Household income, cash, bank accounts, vehicles, home value total
888-421-8080

Voice

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Phone

Application process

Apply online, call or visit.

Fees

No fee

Service area

Santa Cruz County, CA

Provides temporary cash assistance for low-income families with children. Also offers employment services and support services to help recipients become self-sufficient. Recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits.

Last verified

07/31/2026

Service types

Providing organization

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ - HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT - EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION

Government Agency that administers public benefits, healthcare coverage, and employment services for county residents. Assists