Government and public assistance Fresno County.
Several social services and government assistance programs are provided by Fresno County to needy families and lower income individuals. Some of the resources are funded and created by the federal government, while others were created by the state of California.
Cash assistance is the name of the county program that can help families pay for their so called basic needs and related bills. Those families who do receive assistance from the county may be required to participate in some form of job training, employment services, or related resources.
Fresno County created their own public assistance program known as General Relief. It provides cash assistance, grants, or similar aid to low income and working poor needy families and individuals who are not eligible for any other forms of financial assistance from other government or non-profit programs. Cash grants are intended to pay for the costs of rent, food, shelter, energy bills, personal needs and other everyday living expenses.
CalWORKs clients can sign up for the Welfare To Work program, which provides employment-related services and can help people find a job, and keep it. CalWORKs can facilitate additional job training when necessary and help people acquire new skills. This is key to getting a higher paying job that will lead to financial self-reliance over the mid to long term. Supportive services and public aid is provided to assist people with paying the costs of work clothing, childcare expenses, transportation, and other bills that are the result of employment. Various referral services, counseling, and case management is also available to address barriers that can prevent successful employment such as mental health issues, substance abuse, domestic violence, or legal concerns.
The Federal Medicaid program is known as Medi-Cal in Fresno County and for that matter, across the state of California. This health care, medical bill assistance program was designed to provide free or low-cost medical benefits and public health insurance to low income families in the region. CalWORKs recipients in Fresno are automatically eligible for this Medi-Cal program.
Other families and individuals in the state may qualify based on income, and some may qualify for limited benefits. Undocumented aliens may also get help in paying bills that are the result of medical emergencies. Another similar option is Healthy Families Program, which is a low-cost public health coverage program for children and newborn ages 0 through 18.
Fresno County Aged, Blind and Disabled (ABD) Medi-Cal is for individuals who have a disability, are over 65, or are blind. It offers Medicare premium payment program and health care coverage from Medi-Cal. This is for people in long term care or going to enter long term care such as a nursing home. Stop by Senior Resource Center - 2025 E. Dakota, 4th Floor, Fresno, CA 93726 or call (559) 600-5490.
CalFresh provides Fresno County families with monthly benefits to purchase the food and groceries they need, and is partly based on the federal government SNAP/Food Stamp program. CalFresh can help support good, healthy nutrition and help keep adults and children strong and healthy. CalFresh is the only state of California and Fresno County program available to all who need help, regardless of family arrangement or the applicant’s age.
Any type of voucher or cash benefits are based on the household’s income and number of family members, with deductions allowed for certain expenses such as rent/housing. CalFresh food stamps can be a variety of groceries. Even learn more on surprising stuff that food stamps can pay for.
CalFresh is the state’s most widely used benefit program. The Food Stamp Program is run from Heritage Center, 3151 North Millbrook, Fresno, California 93703. Call (559) 600-1377.
How to apply for public aid in Fresno
Fresno/Clovis residents can apply at the main county our office at 4468 E. Kings Canyon Road, Fresno California. Telephone (559) 600-5317.
Coalinga residents, or low income families in zip codes of 93210, 93234, or 93624 can call (559) 600-6300 or stop by the office at 311 Coalinga Plaza.
Reedley including zip codes of 93618, 93621, 93628, 93641, 93646, 93654, and 93675 are supported by the center at 1680 Manning Ave. Dial (559) 600-7580 for information.
Selma and zip codes of 93242, 93616, 93625, 93631, 93648, or 93662. Call (559) 600-5205.
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