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Eligibility:
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The individual must be 18 years or older; unemployed, employed less than 100 hours per month, or incapacitated due to a verified physical, mental health, or functional disability; and have no dependent children.
In addition, the individual must meet all of the following residence criteria:
- Be physically present in Sacramento County.
- Be a Sacramento County resident for at least fifteen days.
- Verify intent to continue to reside in Sacramento County.
An employable person will be offered employment services through community partners and must:
- Register for work with CalJOBS through the Employment Development Department.
- Apply for Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB) if potentially eligible.
An unemployable person must do all of the following:
- Cooperate in providing/obtaining verification of their incapacity.
- Participate in any appropriate rehabilitation plans.
- Apply for SSI/SSP and/or other disability benefits as determined appropriate by the department and cooperate fully with that agency’s requirements.
Please note: Individuals who live with a spouse and/or child receiving CalWORKs must contact the CalWORKs worker and request to be included on the CalWORKs grant.
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Languages:
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Most languages by arrangement, American Sign Language Interpreter available on request, English
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Application Process:
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Walk in at the Susie Gaines-Mitchell Bureau to apply in person. Call to report General Assistance fraud.
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Payment methods:
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Program Fees:
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No fee.
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Documents Required:
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Photo ID, social security card, income verification, shelter cost statement/living arrangements, and disability verification (if applicable).
If other documents/verifications are required, the individual will be informed at the intake appointment and given time to submit the documents.
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Normal Wait Time:
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Up to 3 hours.
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