Are CalWORKs extra benefit payments ending this month? (diaper stipend & food supplement)

omg thank you!! I was seriously freaking out. My oldest turns 3 in September so I know I'll lose the diaper money for him then but was so worried about losing everything all at once. Appreciate u!!

The CalWORKs diaper benefit is actually statewide and standardized across all 58 counties since it's part of the state program, not a county-specific benefit. It's $115 per month per child under age 3 in the assistance unit. The benefit automatically stops the month after the child turns 3 - no notice is required when it ends because it's age-based. The food supplement is also a statewide benefit. The most likely explanation is the friend's child is turning 3 soon, or there's confusion with some other type of assistance.

That's not accurate information. The California budget for 2025 specifically maintained these supplements. If you're having your case reviewed again so soon after recertification, it's likely because of a reported change, an income discrepancy, or perhaps you missed submitting a required document. This would be specific to your case, not a general program change. It's really important not to spread misinformation about benefits ending when they're not - it causes unnecessary stress for other recipients.

Thank you! I might try that service because I never can get through to my worker when I call directly. Did they ask for your SSN or anything before connecting you? Just wondering how it works

They just need your phone number so they can call you back when they get a worker on the line. They don't ask for any personal info like SSN or case number. You just tell that stuff directly to the county worker once you're connected.

As others have confirmed, these benefits are NOT ending. The official California Department of Social Services website confirms both the diaper stipend and food supplement are funded through the current budget cycle. There's been no policy change. If you're concerned about your specific case, I'd recommend checking your BenefitsCal account for any notices or contacting your worker directly.

That makes so much sense actually. Her oldest just turned 3 and she has a 6 month old. So she probably just lost it for ONE kid but still gets it for the baby. I feel so much better, thanks for explaining it that way!

While there are always policy discussions happening, no major CalWORKs program changes have been officially announced for next year. The current program structure, including the 48-month time limit and WTW participation requirements, remains in effect. It's best to rely on official notices from your county office rather than secondhand information, even from relatives who work in the system. Policy discussions often happen internally long before any changes are implemented, and many proposed changes never actually go into effect.