GENERAL ASSISTANCE (GA), ALAMEDA COUNTY SOCIAL SERVICES AGENCY WORKFORCE AND BENEFITS ADMINISTRATION

Description: Offers cash aid to indigent adults and emancipated minors who are legal residents of Alameda County and who have no other means of support. GA benefits are considered a loan to the individual(s) receiving aid. The maximum cash grant for a single person on GA is $336 per month and $548 per month for a couple.
Website: https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/index.page
Phone(s): (888) 999-4772, (510) 272-3663
Hours: Mon 8:30am - 5pm; Tue 8:30am - 5pm; Wed 8:30am - 5pm; Thu 8:30am - 5pm; Fri 8:30am - 5pm; Sat; Sun;
Eligibility: To be eligible for General Assistance individuals must be:
a U.S. citizen or non-citizen legally in the country with no limitation on your stay;
a resident of Alameda County for at least 15 days; and
an adult without dependent children or
an emancipated minor.

The criteria used to determine eligibility is also based on income and property. Applicants may have up to $1,000 in personal property. If own a car or home they live in, it will not be counted towards the personal property limit.
Requirements: Photo identification, Proof of income and resources, Information of citizenship status or legal immigration status, and Social security number
Areas Served:
- Alameda United States
Categories:
- General Relief
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