Cash assistance for low or no income adults without dependent children and emancipated minors
Effective April 11, 2022, Alameda County Social Services Agency (ACSSA) lobbies and waiting rooms are open for full service. Clients are encouraged to use remote services when possible.
For information on available remote service options, click here.
The GA application is also available here. GA applicants may complete the application and submit it by U.S. mail at the following address: P.O. Box 12941, Oakland, CA 94604 or fax to the following number: 510 670-5095.
Applicants can also drop off completed GA applications at SSA offices between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Applicants may also pick up applications for all aid programs at SSA offices.
General Assistance (GA) provides cash aid to indigent adults and emancipated minors who are legal residents of Alameda County and who have no other means of support. It is a state-mandated program that is locally administered and funded by the County of Alameda.
GA benefits are considered a loan to the individual(s) receiving aid. The maximum cash grant for a single person on GA is $336 per month and $548 per month for a couple.
Individuals enrolled in General Assistance may qualify for some of the following benefits and services:
90-01.42: Processing Applications at Intake
90-01.43: Processing Applications at Redetermination for General Assistance
90-01.61: Presumptive Eligibility for General Assistance Applicants
90-01.70: Required Documentation and Verification in the General Assistance (GA) Program
90-01.84: Housing Assistance Vendor Program
90-01.841: Substitute IRS Form W-9 Processing in the General Assistance (GA) Program
90-02.40: CalFresh Employment and Training Program
90-02.321: Medical Evaluation Appointments - Hayward Office
90-02.322: Medical Evaluation Appointments - Oakland Office
90-03.33: Sponsored Non-Citizens
90-03.50: Citizens and Eligible Non-citizens
90-04.00: Spousal Support Responsibility and Liability
90-06.00: General Assistance Appeals Process
General Assistance Regulations
When substantial changes to the General Assistance regulations are proposed, the Social Services Agency will make them available for public review and comment, prior to implementation. Current proposed changes are available for comment here.