Over Two-Thirds of 1991 Realignment Dollars Go Toward CalWORKs and Other Social Services

Enacted 2025-26 Funding for Programs Included in the 1991 Realignment

Donut chart displaying that over 2/3 of realignment funding goes towards CalWORKs (38.6%) and Social Services (37.5%) with the rest going toward health and mental health programs.
* This funding is used to offset state General Fund costs for CalWORKs as well as to provide periodic CalWORKs grant increases.
** Includes one health program — California Children's Services — and In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), which is primarily a social services program but can be considered a health program.
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