Enroll in General Assistance (GA) program

Santa Clara County Social Services Agency
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General Assistance (GA) provides cash assistance and employment services to Santa Clara County adults with no dependent children who have no other means of support.

Applying for benefits

What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://ssa.santaclaracounty.gov/financial-assistance

Visit the link for more information and to submit an application online.

Call 408-758-3800

Call to apply by phone.

Go in person

Visit location to apply in person. Visit website above to see which documents to bring with you.

Details

Documentation Needed to Enroll
Paper documents regarding income, citizenship, or other info may be needed alongside online submissions.
ADA Accessible
Yes
Free
Yes
Available Languages
All languages by interpreter
Counties Served
Santa Clara
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Eligibility based on income, residency, property, and citizenship. Once you apply a County Eligibility Worker will decide if you qualify., Adults (18+)
Citizenship Requirements
No citizenship requirements

Locations

Adult Protective Services (APS)
353 West Julian Street
San Jose, CA 95110
Mon - Fri8 am - 5 pm
Sat - SunClosed

Closed on holidays.

Get directions
408-975-4900 (Adult Protective Services (APS))

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What to do next

Ways to connect

Visit this link - https://ssa.santaclaracounty.gov/financial-assistance

Visit the link for more information and to submit an application online.

Call 408-758-3800

Call to apply by phone.

Go in person

Visit location to apply in person. Visit website above to see which documents to bring with you.