CalWORKs & Employment Services

CalWORKs & Employment Services is sponsored by Placer County, CA. Provides financial assistance and employment services to families in need, including child care, work expense assistance, and transportation.

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If you are an adult with dependent children, you may be eligible for California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids, or CalWORKs. CalWORKs provides monetary assistance for families in need.

CalWORKs may refer you to employment services that may provide: Child care, work expense assistance, transportation, and counseling Education, employment and training programs through Employment Services Families with children financial assistance to meet their basic needs Support for families moving toward self-sufficiency If you are eligible for CalWORKs you will automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and may also qualify for CalFresh.

Unless you are exempt, you will be referred to the Employment Services program for assistance gaining employment. Placer County Employment Services (formerly Welfare to Work) can assist you in finding work through the Business Advantage Network : Receive weekly job leads and information on job fairs and recruiting events called “Job Connections” by signing up for our email list.

Visit our Resources for Job Seekers page for current job resource events in Placer County Employment Services Advantages You can apply for CalWORKs in several convenient ways. When applying online, by mail, or by phone, you may still be required to come to our office for an in-person interview.

Access the application (PDF) and return the completed application to Placer County, by mail: Auburn Office at Placer County Government Center North Lake Tahoe at Carnelian Bay Office 1000 Sunset Blvd. Ste 220, Rocklin, CA 95765 Why Come to Job Connections Meet company representatives face-to-face. Acquire information on current job openings and hiring processes.

A new company is invited each month. Briefly introduce yourself. Share your skills and career interests with the recruiter.

Distribute a targeted resume. Dress in interview appropriate attire. Places You Can Go to Find a Job Golden Sierra Job Training Office - Or visit Golden Sierra at their Roseville location: Open Monday through Friday from 8 a.

m. to 4:30 p. m.

Placer County Employment Opportunities If you are participating in Placer County's Employment Services program your future employer is eligible for the Wage Reimbursement program. Visit our Subsidized Wage page for more details on how to offer your employer up to $10,500 wage reimbursement or call Francisco Castro at (916) 770-8308.

Employment Services Advantages Why work with employment services: The purpose of Employment Services is to help you prepare for work and find employment. This can possibly include such activities as employment, job search, work experience, and educational/vocational training. Supportive services are provided to make it easier for individuals to participate in approved employment services activities.

They include: Work or training related expenses Learn More About Employment Services How do I apply for CalWorks? Do I have to have children to be eligible for CalWorks? Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible?

What is the maximum aid I can receive? When do I report changes? How will working affect my cash aid?

How long can I be on CalWorks? If I am approved for benefits, how do I access them? What happens if my electronic benefit transfer card is not working?

What if I have lost my electronic benefit transfer card? If I am a pregnant or parenting teen, can I receive CalWorks? If I receive supplemental security income/state supplemental payments, am I eligible for benefits?

What if I have a cash emergency? How do I find out information about my benefits?