Get Calworks How Much Should I Get Region 1

Note: Effective June 1, 2022, the CalWORKs Earned Income Disregard changed from $550 to $600. $600 of the family's earnings or disability-based income will not be used to determine the CalWORKs grant.

Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Levels Eligible personsNon-exempt MAPExempt MAP1$707$77928951,00031,1001,26441,3631,5197 more rows

Provided a one-time $600 payment to all eligible CalWORKs Assistant Units. This payment was intended to provide financial relief for low-income Californians who may have been impacted by the economic disruptions resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Golden State Grant does not have to be repaid.

In 2021‑22, the administration estimates the average CalWORKs grant amount to be $717 per month across all family sizes and income levels. These grants are funded through a combination of federal TANF block grant funding, state General Fund, and county dollars.

This depends on the size of the household. The maximum allotment for one person is $122 per month. The maximum allotment for a four-person family is $408 per month. In California the average amount of benefits per person is approximately $70 per month.

The maximum allotment for one person is $122 per month. The maximum allotment for a four-person family is $408 per month. In California the average amount of benefits per person is approximately $70 per month. The average amount of benefits per household is approximately $189 per month.

Your family can only get CalWORKs if it has $10,888 or less in resources ($16,333 if the family includes someone with a disability or someone 60 or over). CalWORKs does not count some things as resources: Your home. Household goods (like furniture or appliances)

How much money do you get on CalWORKS? # If you have no income, and you are a family of three, you will receive a cash assistance of $925 per month but may vary depending on where you live in California. Receipt of CalWORKs is limited to no more than 48 countable months.