California Imposes Harsher CalWORKs Sanctions than Other States

CalWORKs Grant Amount by Sanction Policies for Different Family Sizes

Single Parent with 2 Children   Single Parent with 4 Children  

Note: The starting grant amount of $1,654 is tied to the CalWORKs maximum monthly grant for a non-exempt family of five in a Region 1 county, effective October 1, 2023.
Source: Urban Institute's Welfare Rules DatabaseDownload image