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CalWORKs Child Care Stage 1

Run by California Department of Social Services, a state agency

Subsidized child care for families newly entering CalWORKs cash assistance. Covers costs while parents participate in welfare-to-work activities. Administered by county social services agencies.

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Who it's for

  • Active CalWORKs cash aid recipients with children under 13 (or under 19 if disabled) who are participating in approved welfare-to-work activities
  • Income at or below CalWORKs eligibility limits.

California Department of Social Services decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at cdss.ca.gov

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CalWORKs Child Care Stage 1 is one option. What else may help?

Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. California Department of Social Services decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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