In light of a $58 billion budget deficit, Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed $41.9 million in cuts to CalWORKs. Locally, the program helps 50,654 residents annually with a staff of over 2,600.

Eligibility for CalWORKs extends to parents with children under 18, pregnant individuals, and teenage parents under 18. If a child has a disability, eligibility can extend until the child is 21.