CalWORKs suspended after worker didn't upload my CF 37 - need help before rent is due!

omg the same EXACT thing happened to me last summer!!! they lost my paperwork twice and i almost got evicted. did u take screenshots of the confirmation when u uploaded? thats what saved me

I'm sorry you're going through this. There are a few things you can try immediately: 1. Ask to speak with a supervisor - explain that you have proof of submission and need urgent resolution 2. Request expedited processing due to imminent risk of eviction - they can technically process your reinstatement within 3 days if you explain it's an emergency situation 3. Apply for homeless assistance even though you're not homeless yet - CalWORKs has emergency rental assistance for families at risk of homelessness 4. Request a review of your case at the Customer Service Center, not just through your regular worker Make sure to emphasize that this was THEIR error, not yours. Keep all your proof of submission handy when you call.

u might wanna try callin ur landlord and explain the situation. some landlords will give u an extension if u show them proof that ur benefits r coming. worth a shot

I had the EXACT same issue last month! My worker claimed they never received my SAR7 even though I had confirmation. I ended up wasting HOURS trying to get through to someone who could help. Finally used a service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that connected me directly to a CalWORKs supervisor who resolved it in minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE Seriously saved me from losing my benefits for another month. My worker magically "found" my documents after the supervisor looked into it.

This happens ALL THE TIME and it's absolutely ridiculous that we're the ones who suffer when THEY mess up! I've had my benefits suspended THREE TIMES because of their errors. And then they act like they're doing you a favor by fixing THEIR mistake. The whole system is designed to make us fail, I swear. You need to go IN PERSON to the office. Phone calls don't get you anywhere. Bring ALL your documentation, the confirmation emails, everything. And don't leave until they fix it. That's literally the only way I've ever gotten results. The 10-day waiting period is BS - they can fix it immediately if they want to.

if ur cash aid was just suspended n not terminated u might still get it reactivatd in time. suspended means they just need verification. terminated is the bad 1. did they say suspended or terminated?

If you absolutely can't get it resolved before rent is due, ask about Emergency Special Needs payments. CalWORKs can sometimes provide one-time emergency payments separate from your regular cash aid. Also, make sure to check your Income Reporting Threshold (IRT). If your CF 37 was reporting income changes, make sure you weren't over your IRT, as that could be why they suspended benefits even though they claim they didn't receive the form. Finally, in the future, I recommend hand-delivering important documents to the office and getting a receipt, or using the BenefitsCal app but also calling to confirm they received it the next day. It's extra work, but saves these nightmares.

I remember when this happend to me it was because I accidently uploaded the CF 37 under the wrong category in BenefitsCal (I put it under "verification" instead of "periodic report" or something). Maybe ask them to look under all your uploaded documents not just where it should be? The workers don't always check thoroughly.

u know whats crazy, is that they expect us to have everything perfect but then they lose our stuff all the time and were just supposed to deal with it?? like how is that fair?? and then we gotta wait while our kids are hungry

Update us on what happens! And remember to request a State Hearing if they don't resolve this quickly. You can request a hearing online through the CDSS website. Having a pending hearing sometimes motivates counties to resolve issues faster. Also, make sure to document every conversation - who you spoke with, date/time, and what was said. This will be important if you need to escalate the issue. Take names and ID numbers of everyone you speak with.