- Social Security number or proof of application for a number for each person applying for aid.
- Proof from US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS, formerly INS) of permanent resident alien status.
- Pregnancy verification if an unborn is the only eligible child.
- Pay stubs for all persons working now or who got paid this month for a job that ended.
Other Requirements
- Sign an agreement to cooperate with the Child Support Services in locating absent parents, establishing paternity, and obtaining child support.
- Seek and accept any income that may be available and give us proof of this income such as:
- Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB)
- Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), military benefits, and
- Worker's Compensation benefits.
Other Information Needed When Applying For CalWORKs Cash Aid
How To Apply For CalWORKs