The California TANF program, also known as CalWORKs, provides cash aid and other benefits to low-income families with children. CalWORKs is a federally funded program that is administered by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS).
CalWORKs provides a variety of benefits to eligible families, including cash aid, food stamps, Medi-Cal health insurance, and child care assistance. CalWORKs also provides employment training and other services to help families achieve self-sufficiency.