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Provided by SANTA BARBARA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES (DSS)

Descriptions

Provides temporary cash aid and services to low-income eligible families with children. The aid supports food, shelter, access, and essentials. Recipients are eligible for Medi-Cal and may qualify for CalFresh benefits.

For adults who can work and are not exempt, there is a four-year lifetime limit on CalWORKs. Cash assistance is conditional on participation in work activities through the Welfare to Work program.

Eligibility

Must be low-income Santa Barbara County residents who are pregnant or with dependent children(age 18 or under). Applicants must meet income eligibility, assets, and other resources.

Application Process

Apply online, or call or visit one of the main offices in Santa Maria, Santa Barbara or Lompoc for an application.

Documents

-Proof of age -Income -Citizenship status -Social security number -Residency -Work or school status

Fees

No Fee

Service Areas

  • Santa Barbara County

Phone

(844) 289-4682
(805) 287-3892 Fax

Hours

Mon 8am - 4pm;
Tue 8am - 4pm;
Wed 8am - 4pm;
Thu 8am - 4pm;
Fri 8am - 4pm;

Website

https://www.countyofsb.org/185/Social-Services

Address

234 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

Disabilities Access

Fully accessible to individuals using mobility aids

Address

234 Camino Del Remedio, Santa Barbara, CA, 93110

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Listing Managed by: 211 Santa Barbara | Print Listing

Information last updated: 2025-06-20T00:00:00

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