Curing a Sanction

Have you been sanctioned for not meeting the Welfare-to-Work (WTW) participation requirements and want to get your CalWORKs cash aid restored?

If you are currently working, going to school or participating in a Welfare-to-Work (WTW) activity, you can end your sanction and possibly restore your full cash aid grant. If you are not currently participating in a WTW activity, we also have resources to help you resume participation in WTW so that you can take advantage of the many benefits designed to support your career and/or educational goals.

Additionally, you can also get help with barriers that may be preventing you from participating in WTW such as:

• A Disability
• Pregnancy
• Caring for a child under 6 months old
• Caretaker of an ill or incapacitated member of the household

If you are unable to work or unable to participate in a WTW activity, due to the above or other circumstance, you may qualify for an exemption from participation and end your sanction.

You can end your sanction at any time by contacting your Employment Counselor and agreeing to meet the Welfare-to-Work participation requirements or by providing proof that may qualify you for an exemption from participation as noted above.

If you do not know who your EC is, you can call one of the below:

• North Oakland Self-Sufficiency Center (510) 891-0700
• Eastmont Self-Sufficiency Center (510) 577-7067
• South County (includes Eden Area Multi-Service Center, Fremont Office, Livermore Self Sufficiency Center)  (510) 670-6225
• Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center (510) 639-1090

You can also visit one of the Social Services Agency offices.