CalWORKs Cash Aid showing as 'pending' for 3 days but still not received after supervisor promised same-day deposit

Same thing happened to me 2 months ago. They're always saying "today or tomorrow" but it took 4 days to actually show up. The supervisor just tells u what u want to hear. Check again tomorrow morning, sometimes the system updates overnight.

When they say the Cash Aid is approved but pending, there's usually a few things happening behind the scenes. Cash Aid and CalFresh often process separately - you'll see them as different transactions on your EBT account. The supervisor might have approved it in the system, but it takes time for the payment to actually process through the state disbursement system. A few questions that might help clarify your situation: 1. Did you get any written notice confirming your reapplication was approved? 2. Was this a new application or a restoration of benefits within the same certification period? 3. Did you check BenefitsCal to see if it shows as approved there? If the supervisor specifically promised today, I would give them until end of business tomorrow, then call again and ask to speak to that same supervisor. Make sure to document who you spoke with and when.

the system shows calFresh first most times then cash comes seprate. one time my caseworker said it wud be there same day and it took 48 hrs. they dont know how long the computer takes to do it's thing.

If you're in a situation where you really need to reach your worker or that supervisor again, I'd recommend trying Claimyr.com - I used it last month when I was in a similar situation with promised benefits not showing up. Instead of waiting on hold for hours, they hold your place in line and call you back when a real person answers. Saved me from taking a whole day off work just to make phone calls. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE But honestly, in my experience, when a supervisor says it's approved and will deposit soon, it usually does happen within 48 hours. The system often updates overnight between 12-2am.

Don't stress too much yet! There's typically a 24-48 hour processing time even after a supervisor approves something. Plus, the EBT system sometimes shows different benefits at different times of day. What I've learned from dealing with Cash Aid for 3 years is that supervisors often say what will make you happy in the moment, but they know the system takes time. FYI - If your rent is truly at risk, look into the CalWORKs Housing Support Program or Emergency Assistance program. You might qualify for additional help with your housing situation while waiting for your regular benefits to start again.

THEY LIE ALL THE TIME!!!! I had 3 different workers tell me 3 different days my money would be there. Then when I finally got mad enough they "found" some form I supposedly didn't turn in (I DID). The whole system is designed to make us give up. Don't believe anything they say about timing until you see the $$$ in your account!!!!

I'm curious - did you check if you have any WTW (Welfare to Work) requirements that need to be cleared before they release the payment? Sometimes if you're being restored after a discontinuance, they verify your WTW status before releasing funds. That could explain why CalFresh is pending but Cash Aid isn't showing yet.

just wait till tomorrow morning. cash aid and calfresh always show up different for me. sometimes one day apart.

UPDATE: My Cash Aid just posted to my account this morning! The supervisor was right about the overnight deposit timing. Thanks everyone for your help and suggestions. For anyone dealing with this in the future - they really do seem to process Cash Aid and CalFresh separately, and the system does update overnight.

Congratulations on getting your benefits! This is such a helpful thread for others going through the same situation. I'm dealing with a similar Cash Aid restoration right now (day 2 of waiting) and this gives me hope that the overnight processing really does happen. It's so stressful when you're depending on these benefits and the timing feels uncertain. Thanks for taking the time to update everyone - it really helps to know the supervisor's timeline was actually accurate in your case!

This whole thread is so reassuring! I'm currently on day 3 of waiting for my Cash Aid restoration after a similar situation (missed paperwork, had to reapply). My caseworker told me it would be 1-2 business days but here I am still waiting. Reading everyone's experiences helps me understand this is totally normal. It's frustrating how the system works but at least now I know Cash Aid and CalFresh really do process separately. Going to check my account tomorrow morning and try to be patient. Thanks Oliver for sharing your experience and coming back with the update - that's exactly what people in this situation need to hear!

Reading through this thread is exactly what I needed right now! I'm on day 1 of waiting for my Cash Aid restoration and already getting anxious about the timing. It's so helpful to see Oliver's update that it actually came through overnight like the supervisor promised. The information about Cash Aid and CalFresh processing separately is really valuable - I had no idea they were on different systems. This community is amazing for sharing real experiences instead of just the official "it takes 1-3 business days" responses we get from the office. Definitely bookmarking this thread for anyone else I know going through benefit restorations!

This thread is incredibly helpful for anyone dealing with CalWORKs restoration delays! I went through something similar about 6 months ago and the waiting period was absolutely brutal - especially when you're counting on that money for essential expenses like rent. What I learned from my experience is that even when supervisors give you specific timeframes, the backend processing systems often have their own schedule. In my case, I was told "by end of business today" and it actually showed up 2 days later at around 3am. The overnight batch processing seems to be when most deposits actually hit accounts. One thing that helped me was setting up account alerts so I'd get a text notification as soon as any deposit posted - saved me from obsessively checking my balance every hour. It's also worth noting that if you're ever in this situation again and facing immediate housing issues, most counties have emergency assistance programs that can help with one-time rent payments while you're waiting for regular benefits to resume. Thanks for sharing your experience Oliver - these real-world timelines are so much more valuable than the generic "3-5 business days" responses we usually get!