This list offers a sample of the resources available for information that may impact families receiving welfare.

All-County Letters by Year from the California Department of Social Services outline regulations for county programs.

California Budget Project serves as a resource for those seeking information and analysis of a range of state policy issues.

California Community Colleges Chancellor’s Office (CCCCO), CalWORKs provides funding and leadership for community college CalWORKs Programs.

California State and Local Government information

CalWORKs Rules Effective 12/04 (PDF), All-County Letter No. 04-41 outlines the new statewide regulations for CalWORKs Programs.

Center for Law and Social Policy strengthens public policy for low-income families.

Information about elected officials and national issues.

Internal Revenue Service provides information on the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), and the Child Tax Credit, which can reduce your taxes or provide money in the form of a tax refund.

Legal Services of Northern California provides legal advocacy, education, outreach and informational hotlines to help people and community groups.

LIFETIME seeks to empower low-income parents to determine, pursue and achieve their goals for education, employment and economic self-sufficiency.

Marin County Health and Human Services/CalWORKs is Marin County’s welfare-to-work program.

MDRC is a social policy research organization dedicated to learning what works to improve the well being of low-income people.

National Economic Development and Law Center supports low-income persons and communities in realizing their full potential.

Self Sufficiency Calculator developed by the National Economic Development & Law Center estimates how much money families need to live and work without public or private assistance or subsidies.

Sonoma County Human Services Department/SonomaWORKS is Sonoma County’s welfare-to-work program.

Teen Parent Connections/CalLearn is Sonoma County’s program for pregnant and parenting teens receiving TANF.

Voter registration can provide TANF recipients with the opportunity to have their voices heard about legislation and elections that will impact their lives.

Western Center on Law & Poverty advances and enforces the rights of low-income Californians in health, housing and public assistance by working statewide for systemic change.

Women Work is dedicated to empowering women from diverse backgrounds and helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency through job readiness, education, training and employment.