CalWORKs | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION
Resource Name:CalWORKs | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION
CalWORKs
address
1020 Emeline Avenue, Building B, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Eligibility
Must be a low-income Santa Cruz County resident who is either pregnant and/or has a dependent child/children (age 18 or under).
Applicants must meet income eligibility, assets, and other resources.
Required documents
- Proof of identity
- Immunization record for all children
- Proof of residency
- Social Security Number of all family members
- Household income, cash, bank accounts, vehicles, home value total
888-421-8080
Voice
·Phone
Application process
Apply online, call or visit.
Fees
No fee
Service area
Santa Cruz County, CA
Provides temporary cash assistance for low-income families with children. Also offers employment services and support services to help recipients become self-sufficient. Recipients are automatically eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits.
Last assured
07/31/2026
What's Here
Providing organization
COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT, EMPLOYMENT & BENEFIT SERVICES DIVISION
Administers public benefits, healthcare coverage, and employment services for county residents. Assists low-income individuals and families with obtaining and maintaining essential supportive service resources.