Are you experiencing financial hardship but finding yourself ineligible for most public assistance programs? The General Assistance (GA) program provides temporary cash aid to adults who are unable to support themselves, do not receive other public funds, and are ineligible for any other assistance programs.
There are two types of General Assistance:
- Employable: If you don’t have a job but you have the mental and physical ability to work, or you earn less than the GA income limit, and you’re willing to accept any work that you have the ability to do, you may qualify for assistance.
- Non-Employable: If a medical or mental health professional deems you unable to work due to a physical or mental disability, you may qualify for assistance.
A GA application may be submitted in person at one of the TulareWORKs offices OR
By Phone: Call 1-800-540-6880
By Fax: (559) 749-9837
By Mail: Tulare County Health & Human Services Agency, PO Box 671, Visalia, CA 93277
Online: https://benefitscal.com/
General Assistance or General Relief
The General Assistance or General Relief (GA/GR) Program is designed to provide relief and support to indigent adults who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs.
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Information About General Assistance
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