Caregiver Assistance
Social workers provider supportive services to caregivers, offering them the support they need. Services include intensive, home-based case management, support groups, educational advocacy, workshops, linkage to community resources and respite.
The department also supports caregivers with financial assistance which may include:
- Federal and State foster Care Assistance payments
- ARC or Approved Relative Caregiver Assistance
- CalWORKs/Medi-Cal assistance
- Kin-Gap assistance
- Child Welfare Specialty Funds
For more information please speak with your social worker or you can contact:
Foster Care Eligibility at 831-755-4477