CalWORKs just reloaded diaper benefits for my toddlers - anyone else get this payment?

Oh thank you so much for explaining! So both my girls qualify since they're both under 6? I was confused because I thought I read somewhere it was only for babies. That's a huge help with how expensive diapers are for my 3 year old - we're still working on potty training and it's slow going.

Have you tried using Claimyr to reach someone? I was having the same issue trying to call about missing diaper benefits last month. Used claimyr.com and they got me through to a live person in about 10 minutes. They have this system where they call and navigate the phone tree for you, then call you when they have a worker on the line. Saved me hours of frustration! They have a video of how it works at https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE if you want to check it out.

This is incorrect information. CalWORKs benefits, including the diaper supplement, follow the standard EBT expiration rules - benefits expire after 365 days (one year) of inactivity on your account, not 180 days. As long as you're using your EBT card regularly for any purchases, none of your benefits will expire. I work with benefit recipients daily and have seen a lot of confusion about this.

This is definitely not a mistake - it's the official Diaper Benefit that was approved by the state legislature. OP's payment amount ($158 per child) suggests this might be a few months of payments combined ($30/month per child). The program is fully implemented now, though some counties were slow to roll it out. You won't have to pay it back as long as your children are under 6 and actively receiving CalWORKs.

The diaper benefit doesn't show separately in BenefitsCal - it's just added to your total Cash Aid amount on your EBT card. If you want to track it specifically, you have three options: 1. Call the EBT customer service line and ask for a breakdown of your recent deposits 2. Request an itemized benefit statement from your county office 3. Keep your Notice of Action letters which should specify when diaper benefits are added The $30/month per eligible child should be consistent each month, but sometimes they issue retroactive payments if they missed previous months, which might explain why it seems random.

Your worker is incorrect. The CalWORKs Diaper Benefit applies to ANY child under 6 who is on CalWORKs, regardless of whether they use diapers, pull-ups, or are fully potty trained. The benefit is calculated based solely on the child's age, not their diapering status. It's an additional support for families with young children - not a reimbursement that requires proof of diaper purchases. If your worker continues to give you this incorrect information, ask to speak with a supervisor or file for a state hearing.

lucky u got thru to ur worker! i'm still trying to figure out why only 1 of my kids got it