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Merced County Department of Social Services

Website: http://www.co.merced.ca.us/


Merced, CA - 95340
(209) 385-3000

Financial Help Provided: General Relief Assistance, Cash Assistance




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Eligibility Requirements
General Assistance is available for individuals that need financial assistance, but do not meet CalWORKs deprivation needs and do not have a child in the home. General Assistance is a temporary solution and does have work requirements. Recipients are expected to actively search for work while they are receiving General Assistance unless an exemption has been granted.

Homeless Assistance

Eligibility Requirements
At times, families in Merced County may be facing housing uncertainty. For families who are CalWORKs eligible, there may be homeless assistance available. Homeless assistance does have income or resource limits. There is a once in a lifetime limit for both programs with a few exceptions, including natural disasters and domestic violence. There are two types of programs available including temporary and permanent housing assistance.

Temporary Housing
Temporary Homeless Assistance provides shelter for a maximum of 16 continuous days for families without a place to stay. The payment is provided to one of several pre-selected housing suppliers. During the temporary period, families should be looking for permanent housing.

Permanent Housing
Once permanent housing is found, families can receive assistance with a security deposit and other necessary deposits / fees in order to move in. Rent on the permanent housing cannot be more than 80 percent of the maximum CalWORKs aid payment that the household is eligible for.





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Tips For Prompt And Professional Assistance
1. Make an appointment - Always attempt to make an appointment. Oftentimes this will save you hours waiting in lines. When on the phone make sure you ask for the documentation needed in order to receive assistance.

2. Do not be late for your appointment - This tip should speak for itself.

3. Dress appropriately - If you want to be treated with respect, dress as appropriately as possible. We are not saying wear a suit. Just make sure you and your clothes are clean and non offensive. We have found that clients who dress in this manner have a better chance of receiving aid.

4. Bring all pre determined documentation - Bring all of the documents you were advised to bring from your appointment phone call. Without them, you will not receive aid.





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To help the needy find financial aid and assistance. This nation is going through tough times and providing a helping hand can help make the world a better place.