Eligibility

To be eligible for the CalWORKs Program in San Diego you must meet the following requirements:

Have age qualified dependent children (up to 18 years of age)
Have dependent children who lack the parental support and care as a result of one or both parents being absent, deceased, incapacitated or unemployed
Be a resident of San Diego County
Be a U.S. Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident or other specific non-citizen
Have valid photo identification (ID), such as a California driver's license or ID card
Have a Social Security Number (SSN) or proof of application for SSN
Have school age children enrolled and attending school
Have current immunization records for children below the age of 6
Your personal property cannot exceed $11,634 (or $17,452 for families who have a member age 60 or older, or disabled)
Your income (earned and unearned) must not exceed program limits
You must meet program requirements