When I needed proof for my apartment last month I just asked my WTW worker during our regular meeting and she printed it for me right there. Do you have any appointments coming up before your deadline? Might be easiest option if so.

UPDATE: I was able to get the verification through BenefitsCal! For anyone else who might need this, here's what I did: 1. Logged into BenefitsCal 2. Went to "My Benefits" section 3. Found "Proof of Benefits" on the sidebar 4. Selected CalWORKs (they had options for different benefits) 5. Downloaded the PDF and printed it It has all the info my kid's program needed - household members, benefit amount, and it's on official letterhead. Thanks everyone for your help! 💕

Thanks everyone for the helpful responses! I FINALLY got through to someone at my county office this morning. Turns out there was an issue with my address that was causing the delay. My stimulus payment should be on my Emerald card within 3-5 business days. For anyone else still waiting, definitely double-check that all your information is updated in the system. And I might try that Claimyr service next time I need to call in - sounds way better than waiting on hold for hours!

Im having a similar problem but with my regular calworks payment not the stimulus. My february payment never showed up on my card and now its march and im about to be homeless with my 3 kids. Does anyone know if the welfare office has emergency payments they can issue? My worker never answers the phone

Update: I called this morning and finally got through after an hour on hold. The worker confirmed my recertification interview is on the 23rd of THIS month (thank goodness). The May 1st appointment is actually a mandatory WTW orientation because my youngest just turned 2 and I'm no longer exempt. Wish they would've explained that clearly! Thanks everyone for your help - at least now I know what's going on.

Thanks for updating us! I'm glad you got it sorted out. Make sure to prepare for that WTW orientation - bring copies of your ID, social security card, and any education credentials you have. They'll go over your participation requirements and possible exemptions if you're in school or have other qualifying activities. Good luck!

Just to add some useful information for your transition: 1. In Texas, the SNAP program (their version of CalFresh) and TANF (their version of CalWORKs) are administered by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission. 2. Their application process can be completed online at YourTexasBenefits.com or in person at a local office. 3. Texas has a one-time TANF benefit called "One-Time TANF" that might help during your transition if you're not planning to receive ongoing assistance. 4. Texas has much stricter work requirements for TANF than California does for CalWORKs, and the benefit amounts are typically lower. 5. The time limit rules are also different - Texas has a 60-month lifetime limit for TANF (compared to California's 48-month limit for CalWORKs). When you apply in Texas, make sure to tell them you were previously receiving benefits in California. While your eligibility will be determined under Texas rules, they should be able to verify your information more easily.

Thanks everyone for the helpful advice! I feel much better about using my benefits that are about to be issued. I'll definitely call California on Monday to report my move and apply for Texas benefits right away. Really appreciate all of you taking the time to respond!

Update: I finally got through to my worker today! She apologized and said they're very backed up right now but confirmed my SAR 7 was received on time and is in the system. She's going to process it today and my December benefits should come through on my regular payment date. Such a relief! Thanks everyone for your advice.

That's excellent! For anyone else reading this who might face a similar situation, remember that timely submission (before the 11th of your submit month) is your protection against benefit interruption. Even if processing is delayed, your benefits should continue if you submitted on time. Always get and keep that receipt! Also, the county should provide what's called "adequate and timely notice" before cutting benefits - meaning they must notify you at least 10 days before the end of the month if your benefits will be cut for the following month. Without that notice, they generally can't just stop your benefits, especially if you have proof of timely report submission.

Ya my cousin got it back after like 2 weeks but only because she kept calling them everyday lol 😂

Quick update: I went back to the county office today and asked about the immediate need payment. They're processing a partial payment that should hit my account in 3 days! It's not the full amount but it'll cover my electricity bill at least. Thanks everyone for your advice!

i moved from california to texas last year and let me tell u it was a MESS. i told my worker i was moving and my benefits got cut off right away but then texas took almost 2 months to approve me!!!! we had no food assistance for weeks. make sure u have some savings if possible to cover the gap. and yes the benefit amounts are different, i got way less in texas than california. also remember u have to report within 10 days of moving or they can charge u with fraud. don't forget!!

Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice! I was able to reach my worker (finally!) and she confirmed I need to submit a written statement about my move. She said my case will close the end of the month I move, and I need to apply in Nevada right away. I'm going to start the Nevada application online this weekend, and I found their TANF office phone number to call with questions. Sounds like I should prepare for lower benefits and a possible gap. Not what I wanted to hear but at least I know what to expect now. Does anyone know if Nevada requires an in-person interview for TANF? California did when I first applied.

To answer your question about documents - for a reapplication within 30-60 days of case closure, they typically don't need new copies of permanent documents like birth certificates or Social Security cards as long as they already have them on file. However, they will need updated income verification (like those pay stubs you missed submitting) and possibly updated residency verification if anything has changed. And regarding Immediate Need, yes, you'll need to demonstrate financial hardship - typically bank statements showing less than $100 in resources and documentation of the urgent expense (like a rental agreement showing amount due).

update us when u find out! I hate how diffrent every county is with calworks. my friend in LA county got approved in like 10 days after reapplying but took me the full 30 in san bernardino

I apologize if my response came across as accusatory. You're right that there are legitimate situations where a parent doesn't know or cannot provide information about the other parent. I just wanted to clarify that intentionally withholding information you do have can lead to serious consequences. Each family needs to make their own informed decisions within the rules of the program.

One last thing to consider - while on CalWORKs, you'll likely qualify for subsidized childcare, MediCal, and possibly other benefits that might outweigh the loss of direct child support payments. Be sure to ask about the full package of benefits you'd be eligible for when making your decision. Sometimes the total value of all services (especially childcare, which can be very expensive) makes CalWORKs worthwhile even with the child support situation.

what was ur caseworkers name? mine is NEVER helpful with these kind of problems

do u get cash aid and calfresh both? cuz sometimes if ur calfresh gets cut off it can mess with the whole card even tho ur cash aid is still there