Benefits · Income Support
How to apply for General Assistance (San Joaquin County)
San Joaquin County Human Services Agency (SJCHSA)
Who it's for
San Joaquin County General Assistance (GA) is a basic-needs LOAN program — assistance must be paid back — that the County HSA provides to indigent residents who are not eligible for any other categorical aid program. For a low-income senior it is mainly a bridge while a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) claim is pending. The maximum monthly assistance is $367 total, with up to $320 for single housing or $210 for shared housing; the remainder may come as personal-needs vouchers for hygiene, household, and food items. Travel assistance is also available for residents who need help returning to a former residence. Clients are responsible for turning in monthly job-search verification and income reports. To apply, call SJCHSA at 1-209-468-1000 (M-F 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) or visit the main office on East Washington Street in Stockton.
San Joaquin County GA is a LOAN — assistance must be paid back to the County. To qualify, you must be an indigent San Joaquin County resident who is not eligible for any other categorical aid program (such as SSI/SSDI or CalWORKs), and you must submit monthly job-search verification and income reports. The maximum monthly total is $367 (single housing up to $320, shared up to $210). Apply by phone at 1-209-468-1000 or in person at the SJCHSA office in Stockton.
What you'll need
- Proof of San Joaquin County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of income and resources
- Documentation showing ineligibility for other categorical aid (SSI/SSDI/CalWORKs/etc.)
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-209-468-1000
Renewals
ongoing with monthly job-search and income reporting; periodic redetermination
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