What you can get
Possible cash help plus related work, child-care or transportation support
Who it's for
Riverside County families with children and low or no income
What you need to know
- The county checks household members, income and other requirements.
- Some pregnant applicants and relatives caring for children may also qualify.
- Extra services have their own case-plan rules.
More details and sources
Full program information
Official program name: CalWORKs cash and employment support in Riverside County
Benefits and limits
Temporary cash assistance and related employment, child-care and transportation support for eligible families.
Full requirements
For qualifying families with children and low or no income; certain pregnant applicants and relatives caring for children may also qualify under the program rules. The county determines the eligible household members and assistance amount after reviewing income and other requirements in an interview. Apply through BenefitsCal, by phone or at a county office; additional services have their own case-plan and eligibility conditions.
Read the program's requirements Checked Oct 30, 2026
Key requirements, not the complete provider checklist. Final eligibility, address and funding decisions belong to the provider.
Availability and area
Provider confirmation needed
Listed by the provider. Confirm current enrollment, appointments or funding with the provider; participation and assistance require its review.
Riverside County program with coverage that includes eligible Desert Hot Springs households; all other household, property and funding rules still apply.
Areas listed in the source
Desert Hot Springs
Where this information comes from
Riverside County Department of Public Social Services - official program information
Information collected Oct 30, 2026.
Direct official-source review on October 30, 2026. This listing summarizes the program; the provider decides eligibility and approval.
DHSed is an independent guide. The program makes the final decision about help, amounts and rules.