CalWORKs emergency allotment ending - will $95 supplements continue after March 2025?

Unfortunately yes, March is absolutely the final month for the emergency allotments. This was confirmed in the All County Letter that went out to all CalWORKs offices. The federal authorization is ending and unlike previous times, there's no extension being considered. You should definitely plan for your April budget without that extra $95. If you're concerned about the drop in benefits, ask your worker about other supports you might qualify for - the diaper allowance if you have children under 3, special needs supplements, or if you're participating in Welfare to Work, transportation assistance might help offset some of the loss.

My worker told me it might not be the final month!!! She said they're still "discussing" if they can find money in the state budget to continue some version of it. I wouldn't give up hope yet. Someone at the food bank also told me CA might create their own supplement to replace the federal one.

March is definitely the last month. I'm a single mom with 3 kids and I'm freaking out too. That extra $95 pays our cell phone bill. My worker told me straight up to plan for the decrease. It sucks but theres nothing we can do

I've been through this rollercoaster too many times with CalWORKs. They keep saying "this is the last extension" and then they extend it again. I wouldn't panic yet. The government usually figures out something at the last minute. That's been my experience anyway.

If you're really struggling with getting clear information from your CalWORKs worker, you might want to try Claimyr.com. I was in the same boat last month - couldn't get a straight answer about the emergency allotments ending. I tried calling my county office for days but kept hitting busy signals or getting disconnected. Claimyr got me through to an actual CalWORKs worker in 20 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE The worker confirmed that March is definitely the final month for the emergency allotments. She also helped me look at my case to see if I qualified for any other supplements or special needs allowances to help offset the loss.

Yes it's ending in March. My benefits letter came today confirming it. BUT if you're getting CalFresh too (not just CalWORKs), you should look into the Restaurant Meals Program if your county has it. That helped me offset some of the loss when they reduced my benefits last time. Also, check with your kids' school - they might have expanded their free breakfast/lunch program which can help save on food costs.

Im in the same boat, that $95 is my utilitys every month. im so scared about what happens. does anyone know if we can appeal this or something?? its not fair they just stop it when everythings so expensive now!!

One thing to know - you should see an increase in your regular CalWORKs grant starting January 2025 due to the annual cost of living adjustment. It's not going to make up for the whole $95, but it should help a little bit. My worker told me the standard 2025 COLA should be around 3.7% which isn't huge but it's something at least.