In Sacramento County, contact Child Action, Inc., a child care resource and referral agency expert. They can help you find child care in your area. Call (916) 369-0191.

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If you are eligible, you may get food stamp coupons within three (3) days. Call the Department of Human Assistance at (916) 874-2072 for a DHA office nearest you. Tell them you want emergency food stamp coupons. Food Stamp Facts

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The Cal-Learn program is designed to assist pregnant and parenting teens receiving California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs). The Cal-Learn program helps pregnant and parenting teens to attend and graduate from high school or its equivalent. Cal-Learn Facts

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The Sacramento County Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) can help you get an order of parentage and child support. Call the DCSS Customer Service Center at (916) 875-7400 or visit the DCSS web site.

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Yes, help is available. If you are receiving CalWORKs, call your caseworker or the CalWORKs Counseling Hotline at (916) 875-3869. If you do not receive CalWORKs or Medi-Cal, call the Mental Health Access line at 1-888-881-4881.

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Homeless families on CalWORKs can apply for a one-time only special need payment to meet their costs for temporary and permanent housing. Contact your caseworker for more information. CalWORKs Facts

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The Meals on Wheels program needs drivers to deliver hot and frozen meals to frail, homebound elderly men and women throughout Sacramento County. Drivers must own a vehicle, have insurance and a valid drivers license, and be available to work for two hours, one day a week, Monday - Friday. To become a Meals on Wheels volunteer, call (916) 444-9533

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Yes, if you live in Sacramento County, you can apply for Medi-Cal by calling the Automated Medi-Cal Application Line at (916) 874-2215.

To find the Medi-Cal office nearest your home, call (916) 874-2072.

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Contact:

Sacramento County Department of Human Resources 
609 9th Street, 
Sacramento, CA 95814 
Phone: (916) 874-5593
Web site: http://hra.co.sacramento.ca.us/employ/opp/content.htm 

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The County Medically Indigent Services Program (CMISP) provides medically necessary care to all eligible indigents who are residents of Sacramento County.

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The application for CalWORKs includes completion of eligibility forms and an interview with a case manager.  Aid cannot begin until all conditions of eligibility have been verified. For more information, please see the CalWORKs Factsheet.

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For general information about DHA programs and services, to find out where to apply, or to contact your caseworker, call: (916) 874-2072

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If you know someone who is committing welfare fraud, the following information will be helpful to our investigators:

1. What is the full name of the person?
2. What is their current address?
3. How are they committing welfare fraud?
   Example: If they are working and not reporting it, please tell us where they are working, and what name they are working under. Also the social security number they are using, if known.
4. May we contact you? If so, what is your name and phone number? (Your identity will be kept confidential)

What to do if you suspect welfare fraud.

Report the person you suspect to the Department of Human Assistance Investigation Division by calling: (916) 875-8908

.For more information, please refer to the Welfare Fraud Factsheet .

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Factors used to determine Food Stamp eligibility can be found in the Food Stamp Factsheet

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For information about how to file for both State and County Administrative Hearings, please refer to the Fair Hearing Factsheet.

NOTE: The Fair Hearing Factsheet is temporarily unavaiulable while it is being updated. We apologize for any inconvenience.

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If you would like to find out if you or someone you know is eligible for the Automobile Loan Program, please call your CalWORKs caseworker.

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The clothes closet is operated by the Department of Human Assistance Employment Services office located on 4990 Stockton Blvd. Donated clothing should be clean, current styles, in good repair, and on hangers if possible. Items needed include suits, coordinates, shoes, lingerie, new hosiery and accessories (scarves, belts, etc.).

Donations are tax deductible and receipts are provided. Call (916) 875-3330 for more information or to donate. Clothing can be dropped off at the address listed Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

For more information about the Career Clothes Closet, please refer to the Career Clothes Closet Factsheet.

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