How to apply for General Assistance (Tuolumne County) in California
Tuolumne County Department of Social Services
Who it's for
Tuolumne County's General Assistance program is a county-funded cash-aid program for indigent adults who are not eligible for federal or state cash-assistance programs. 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. To qualify you must be an adult Tuolumne County resident with limited income and resources who is not eligible for other categorical aid. Apply with a paper application (select Cash Aid) in person or by mail at the Department of Social Services, 20075 Cedar Road North, Sonora, CA 95370, by fax to 209-533-5714, or by phone at 1-209-533-5711. The County says GA cannot be applied for online.
Tuolumne County General Assistance has conditions this check cannot confirm for you: you must be an indigent adult resident, not eligible for federal/state categorical aid. Specific eligibility tests are administered by Tuolumne County Department of Social Services. The published County page does not detail a maximum monthly grant amount. Apply by phone (1-209-533-5711), in person, by mail, or by fax (209-533-5714); the County's GA page says online application is not possible at this time.
People who qualify for one senior program often qualify for others. See everything you may qualify for — free, no SSN, about five minutes.
Discover my benefitsWhat you'll need
- Proof of Tuolumne County residency
- Photo identification
- Proof of income and resources
- Documentation showing ineligibility for federal/state categorical aid
Where to apply
Apply online: official application
By phone: 1-209-533-5711
What to say when you call
"Hello, I'm calling to ask about General Assistance (Tuolumne County). I'd like to know whether I may qualify, what documents I need, and whether I can apply online, by mail, by phone, or in person. I understand I may need proof of Tuolumne County residency, photo identification, proof of income and resources — is anything else required? What is the best next step?"
Tip: have a pen ready, ask for the person's name, and write down any case or reference number they give you.
Renewals
ongoing with periodic redetermination
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Discover my benefitsNot legal or financial advice. The agency makes the final eligibility decision.