The Transitional Assistance Department and the CalWORKs program assist families in need throughout the county

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) is a vital Human Services program aimed at providing essential aid and services to eligible needy families across all 58 counties in the state. At its core, CalWORKs extends cash assistance to help families cover fundamental needs such as housing, food and other necessary expenses.

Who Qualifies?

Generally, services are available to:

Low-income families, where one or both parents are:
- Absent
- Unemployed
- Disabled
- Deceased
- Needy caretaker relatives

How Can I Apply?

You may apply for CalWORKs by:

Calling (877) 410-8829 to request an application be mailed to you
You may return it by dropping it off at an office, by mail or fax
Completing an application at a local transitional assistance office

Transitional Assistance Locations

Adelanto	10875 Rancho Rd., Adelanto
Apple Valley	13886 Central Rd., Apple Valley
Barstow	1900 E. Main St., Barstow
Colton	1900 W. Valley Blvd., Colton
Del Rosa	1895 Del Rosa Ave., San Bernardino
Fontana	7977 Sierra Ave., Fontana
Hesperia	9655 9th Ave., Hesperia
Needles	1090 E. Broadway St., Needles
Ontario	1647 E. Holt Blvd., Ontario
Rancho Cucamonga	10825 Arrow Rte., Rancho Cucamonga
Redlands	1811 W. Lugonia Ave., Redlands
Rialto	1175 W. Foothill Blvd., Rialto
San Bernardino	265 E. Fourth St., San Bernardino
San Bernardino	2740 Little Mountain Dr., San Bernardino
Twentynine Palms	73629 Sun Valley Dr., Twentynine Palms
Victorville	15010 Palmdale Rd., Victorville
Yucaipa	32353 Yucaipa Blvd., Yucaipa
Yucca Valley	56357 Pima Trl., Yucca Valley

Additional Programs

Beyond cash assistance, CalWORKs offers a range of support services to help families stabilize their situations and work towards self-sufficiency. Additional programs and benefits available to individuals and families include:

• Employment and training services
• CalFresh
• Homeless assistance

The Transitional Assistance Department (TAD) plays a pivotal role in implementing the CalWORKs program, ensuring that families in need receive the support they require to navigate through challenging times. CalWORKs not only provides immediate financial relief but also equips recipients with resources and tools to rebuild their lives.

Visit CalWORKs – Transitional Assistance Department (sbcounty.gov) for more information on criteria and requirements or to start the application process.

Additional County Update News – April 11, 2024