CalWORKs - Welfare-to-Work Program
All CalWORKs recipients who are able to work will be required to participate in the CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work Program. To remain eligible for CalWORKs, “work-ready” recipients must participate in work or work-related activities, specified in an individual "Welfare-to-Work plan" that is developed with each individual. For adults, there is a 24-month limit on eligibility for Welfare-to-Work services (certain rules apply).
This program prepares individuals for the working world and offers the following services:
- Program Orientation and Appraisal
- Family Stabilization Services
- Adult Basic Education/GED Assessment
- Behavioral Health Services
- Unpaid Work Experience
- Community Service
- English as a Second Language (ESL)
- Job Development Services
- Job Search Services
- Job Skills Training
- Pregnant and Parenting Teen Services through the Cal-Learn Program
- Supportive Services (child care, transportation, clothing, etc.)
- Vocational Assessment
- Vocational Training
- Other services as necessary for employment
