Modoc County Social Services
Alturas, CA
120 North Main Street
Alturas, CA 96101
California TANF & Welfare Offices
County welfare departments run 62 offices throughout 59 cities to administer CalWORKs, California's TANF-funded cash aid program, even though the state Department of Social Services sets the statewide rules. A three-person family — one parent and two children — can receive a maximum monthly grant of $1,175, or $1,314 if the household includes someone receiving SSI or a comparable exempt benefit. Eligibility depends on income falling under a regional needs standard that varies by county, so the exact income cutoff differs depending on where a family lives. Most people apply through the BenefitsCal.com portal, which also screens for CalFresh and Medi-Cal at the same time, though county offices accept walk-in and phone applications too.
This site is an independent, non-government TANF directory and isn't affiliated with, endorsed by, or operated by any state or federal government agency. Always verify details directly with the official agency before visiting or applying.
Income limit (household of 3)
$1,859-$1,960/month countable income for a family of three, depending on region (MBSAC standard)
Max benefit (household of 3)
$1,175/month for a family of three, or $1,314 with an SSI-exempt household member
Offices in California
62
How to Apply for TANF in California
Step-by-step application instructions and what you'll need.
How Long Does TANF Take to Get Approved?
Typical approval timelines, and how to check where your application stands.
How Much Does TANF Pay? Benefit Amounts Explained
How your payment is calculated, and what it could look like for your household.
TANF Offices in California by City
Cities with 1-2 offices show their address and hours directly below. Cities with 3 or more show a link to see every office.
Placer County Health and Human Services
Auburn, CA
11542 B. Avenue
Auburn, CA 95603
Kings County Human Services
Avenal, CA
520 Fresno Street
Avenal, CA 93204
Inyo County Social Services
Bishop, CA
163 May Street
Bishop, CA 01394
Mono County Social Services
Bridgeport, CA
37 Emigrant Street PO Box 576
Bridgeport, CA 93517
Placer County Health and Human Services
Carnelian Bay, CA
5225 North Lake Blvd.
Carnelian Bay, CA 96140
Madera County Social Services
Chowchilla, CA
125 S. 2nd Street
Chowchilla, CA 93610
Colusa County Social Services
Colusa, CA
251 East Webster Street
Colusa, CA 95932
Kings County Human Services
Corcoran, CA
951 Chittenden Avenue
Corcoran, CA 93212
Tehama County Social Services
Corning, CA
275 Solano Street
Corning, CA 96021
Del Norte County Health and Human Services
Crescent City, CA
880 Northcrest Drive
Crescent City, CA 03485
Tulare County Health and Human Services
Dinuba, CA
1066 North Alta Avenue
Dinuba, CA 93618
Sierra County Social Services
Downieville, CA
22 Maiden Lane PO Box 38
Downieville, CA 95936
Humboldt County Social Services
Eureka, CA
929 Koster Street
Eureka, CA 95501
Solano County Health and Social Services
Fairfield, CA
275 Beck Ave
Fairfield, CA 94533
Mendocino County Social Services
Fort Bragg, CA
764 S. Franklin Street
Fort Bragg, CA 95482
Sacramento County Human Assistance
Galt, CA
210 North Lincoln Way
Galt, CA 95632
Humboldt County Social Services
Garberville, CA
727 Cedar Street
Garberville, CA 95542
Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency
Grass Valley, CA
988 McCourtney Road
Grass Valley, CA 95949
Kings County Human Services
Hanford, CA
1400 W. Lacey Blvd.
Hanford, CA 93230
San Benito County Human Services
Hollister, CA
1111 San Felipe Rd. Suite 206
Hollister, CA 03801
Humboldt County Social Services
Hoopa, CA
535 Airport Road
Hoopa, CA 95546
Tulare County Health and Human Services
Lindsay, CA
900 Sequoia Avenue
Lindsay, CA 93247
Lake County Social Services
Lower Lake, CA
15975 Anderson Ranch Parkway PO Box 9000
Lower Lake, CA 09000
Sierra County Social Services
Loyalton, CA
202 Front Street PO Box 1019
Loyalton, CA 96118
Madera County Social Services
Madera, CA
720 E. Yosemite Avenue
Madera, CA 00569
Mono County Social Services
Mammoth Lakes, CA
452 Old Mammoth Rd. PO Box 2969 3rd Floor
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
Alpine County Social Services
Markleeville, CA
75A Diamond Valley Road
Markleeville, CA 96120
Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency
Nevada City, CA
950 Maidu Avenue PO Box 1210
Nevada City, CA 95959
Sacramento County Human Assistance
North Highlands, CA
5747 Watt Avenue
North Highlands, CA 95660
Madera County Social Services
Oakhurst, CA
40325 Hwy 41
Oakhurst, CA 93644
Glenn County Health and Human Services
Orland, CA
604 E. Walker Street
Orland, CA 06514
El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency
Placerville, CA
3057 Briw Road Suite A
Placerville, CA 95667
Fax: 530-626-7734
Tulare County Health and Human Services
Porterville, CA
1055 W. Henderson Suite 3
Porterville, CA 93257
Plumas County Social Services
Quincy, CA
270 County Hospital Rd. Suite 207
Quincy, CA 95971
Sacramento County Human Assistance
Rancho Cordova, CA
10013 Folsom Blvd
Rancho Cordova, CA 95827
Tehama County Social Services
Red Bluff, CA
310 South Main Street PO Box 1515
Red Bluff, CA 96080
Placer County Health and Human Services
Rocklin, CA
1000 Sunset Blvd. Suite 220
Rocklin, CA 95765
Sacramento
4 offices
Calaveras County Works and Human Services
San Andreas, CA
509 East Saint Charles Street
San Andreas, CA 09701
Santa Cruz County Human Services
Santa Cruz, CA
1020 Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Tuolumne County Social Services
Sonora, CA
20075 Cedar Road North
Sonora, CA 95370
El Dorado County Health and Human Services Agency
South Lake Tahoe, CA
3368 Lake Tahoe Blvd. #100
South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Fax: 530-541-6736
San Joaquin County Human Services
Stockton, CA
333 E. Washington Street
Stockton, CA 95202
Amador County Social Services
Sutter Creek, CA
10877 Conductor Blvd Suite #200
Sutter Creek, CA 95685
Nevada County Health and Human Services Agency
Truckee, CA
10075 Levon Avenue Suite 204
Truckee, CA 96161
Tulare County Health and Human Services
Tulare, CA
458 East O'Neal Avenue
Tulare, CA 93274
Mendocino County Social Services
Ukiah, CA
737 South State Street PO Box 8508
Ukiah, CA 95482
Solano County Health and Social Services
Vacaville, CA
1119 E. Monte Vista Avenue
Vacaville, CA 95688
Solano County Health and Social Services
Vallejo, CA
365 Tuolumne St.
Vallejo, CA 94590
Tulare County Health and Human Services
Visalia, CA
1845 North Dinuba Boulevard
Visalia, CA 93291
Mono County Social Services
Walker, CA
107384 Hwy 395 PO Box 579
Walker, CA 96107
Santa Cruz County Human Services
Watsonville, CA
18 W. Beach Street
Watsonville, CA 95076
Trinity County Health and Human Services
Weaverville, CA
51 Industrial Parkway PO Box 1470
Weaverville, CA 01470
Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency
West Sacramento, CA
500-A Jefferson Boulevard
West Sacramento, CA 95605
Mendocino County Social Services
Willits, CA
472 E. Valley Street
Willits, CA 95490
Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency
Winters, CA
111 East Grant Avenue
Winters, CA 95694
Yolo County Health and Human Services Agency
Woodland, CA
25 North Cottonwood Street
Woodland, CA 95695
Siskiyou County Human Services
Yreka, CA
818 S. Main Street
Yreka, CA 96097
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Helpful Guides
TANF Income Limits by State
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