California Welfare, also known as CalWORKs (California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids), provides cash aid and other benefits to low-income families with children. It is a temporary assistance program that helps families meet their basic needs while they work towards self-sufficiency.
CalWORKs is funded by the federal government and the state of California. The program provides cash aid, food stamps, Medi-Cal (health insurance), and other benefits to eligible families. CalWORKs also provides job training and placement services to help families get back on their feet.