Can I keep CalWORKs and CalFresh after my SAR 7 if I don't qualify for EDD? Single mom with 3yo

You should definitely still qualify for both CalWORKs and CalFresh with zero income and a child under your care! Having no income actually means you'll likely get the maximum benefit amount for both programs. On your SAR 7, make sure to clearly explain your job loss situation and include the EDD denial letter if you have it (if not, just explain what happened). The most important thing is being honest about your current situation - zero income with a dependent child is exactly what these programs are designed for. Also, since you have a 3-year-old, make sure you're receiving the CalWORKs diaper allowance - that's an extra $30/month you might be eligible for.

i was in the same boat last year. no income with my son. as long as u report honestly ur fine. they actyally increased my benefits when i had no income. make sure u check the homeless assistance program too if ur struggling with rent, they can sometimes help with that.

You're absolutely entitled to continue receiving CalWORKs and CalFresh with zero income. In fact, this is when you need these programs most. A few important points: 1. Complete your SAR 7 accurately reporting zero income 2. You should include the EDD denial notice as verification if possible 3. Since you have a 3-year-old, you may be subject to Welfare-to-Work requirements if you've been on aid for more than 24 months. You'll need to participate in approved activities for 30 hours/week. These can include job search, educational programs, or training. 4. Ask about the diaper assistance supplement ($30/month) for your 3-year-old 5. Look into CalWORKs Homeless Assistance if you're at risk of losing housing Don't miss your SAR 7 deadline or your benefits will be discontinued automatically. Submit it even if you don't have all documentation yet.

Why don't you just get a job? CalWORKs isn't supposed to be forever. You should be looking for work not just collecting benefits.

THEY WILL TERMINATE UR BENEFITS IF U DONT REPORT PROPERLY!!!! i had this happen to me last year and i had to reapply all over again and wait weeks for approval with no money coming in. be super careful with that SAR 7 and double check everything. the county workers are looking for any reason to cut people off these days.

Have you tried calling your eligibility worker directly? I was in a similar situation and needed to talk to someone about my SAR 7, but every time I called the main line I got stuck in that automated system and could never reach an actual person. I found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that got me through to a real person at the CalWORKs office in less than 30 minutes. They have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE. It was so much better than waiting on hold for hours or getting disconnected. My worker was able to tell me exactly what documentation I needed for my SAR 7 since I had no income.

I'm a former eligibility worker, and I can confirm that having no income will NOT disqualify you from CalWORKs or CalFresh. In fact, it will likely maximize your benefit amounts. Here's what you should do with your SAR 7: 1. Complete every section accurately 2. In the income section, clearly write that you lost your job and were denied unemployment benefits 3. Attach any proof of your job loss (termination letter, final paystub) 4. Include the EDD denial letter if possible 5. If you have any expenses like rent or utilities, report those as well Regarding your 3-year-old: make sure to ask about childcare assistance through CalWORKs. You can get help with childcare costs while you look for work or participate in approved WTW activities. Also request the diaper supplement if you haven't already. Don't wait until the deadline to submit your SAR 7. Get it in early so if there are any issues, you have time to correct them before the end of the month.