Public Benefits

We help appeal denials or other issues with state or county benefits (ex. CalWORKs, CalFresh, General Assistance, and IHSS).

Keeping public benefits programs accessible and effective for low-income families

We represent individuals and families appealing unlawful terminations and wrongful denials of state and local public benefits, work to ensure that the CalWORKs program serves as a bridge to gainful employment, and advocate with local governments to increase access to income support programs to improve the quality of life of individuals and families living in poverty.

Have Questions? Need Help?

Legal Advice Line: 800-551-5554
California Relay Service: Dial 7-1-1 or from TTY dial 1-800-735-2929 or visit California Relay Service for more information.

BayLegal's public benefits legal assistance program provides help with the following benefits programs:

CalWORKs (California Work Opportunities & Responsibilities to Kids Program)

CalFresh (aka Food Stamps)

California Food Assistance Program

General Assistance (GA)

News

Mar 16, 2020 October 8 @ 2:44 am

Updates: Court, Administrative Office, and Public Agency Closures and Modified Schedules to Protect Public Health

Updated March 26, 2020 @ 9:36am Courts and administrative offices in multiple jurisdictions where BayLegal works and our clients live are closing, modifying schedules, and/or issuing guidances and new public…

Oct 30, 2019 October 8 @ 2:44 am

Benefits for CalFresh Recipients Impacted by California Wildfires and Bay Area Power Shut-Offs

If you are a CalFresh recipient and a victim of a California wildfire, you may be eligible to receive Disaster CalFresh (D-CalFresh) benefits. D-CalFresh benefits are emergency benefits provided over…

Sep 4, 2019 October 8 @ 2:44 am

Raising Up Voices Impacted by Investment in Civil Legal Aid

Last month, Executive Director Genevieve Richardson introduced Skyler M. Rosellini, Staff Attorney with our Health Consumer Center (HCC) and his inspiring client, Álida Pepper, to an audience gathered to recognize…

Aug 20, 2019 October 8 @ 2:44 am

Understanding the Facts and Planning Next Steps for Those Impacted by the New Public Charge Rule (in Spanish)

BayLegal Equal Justice Works Fellow (sponsored by Greenberg Traurig, LLP) Juliana Morgan-Trostle appeared on Univision 14 last Friday to help dispel misinformation and address widespread concerns about the ways in…

Jun 25, 2019 October 8 @ 2:44 am

The San Francisco SSI Advocacy Pilot Marks 100 Clients Served

This week brings great news from BayLegal and our partners and funders in the San Francisco SSI Advocacy Pilot. Our team has just surpassed expectations for our first project year…

May 7, 2019 October 8 @ 2:44 am

Juliana Morgan-Trostle on Univision 14: Information and Resources on Public Charge (Spanish)

Equal Justice Works Fellow Juliana Morgan-Trostle appeared yesterday on Univision 14 to share critical information about public charge with Spanish-speaking viewers. You can watch her segment here. UPDATE 5/7/2019: A longer…

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