Get a cash loan for adults and emancipated minors who have no other means of support
Alameda County Social Services AgencyInformation Status
The General Assistance (GA) program provides cash aid to indigent adults and emancipated minors who are legal residents of Alameda County and who have no other means of support. The maximum cash grant for a single person on GA is $336 per month and $548 per month for a couple.
Savings accounts & loans
What to do next
Ways to connect
Call 510-272-3663
Call to apply over the phone.
Visit this link - https://gaapp.alamedacountyca.gov/.../form
Visit the link to apply online.
Go in person
Visit an Alameda County Social Services Agency office to apply in person.
Details
ADA Accessible
Yes
Cost Details
All GA benefits are considered a loan to the individual receiving aid. GA recipients must sign a reimbursement agreement as a condition of eligibility.
Cost or Fees
Yes
Counties Served
Alameda
Eligibility requirements
Eligibility Requirements
Resident of Alameda County, No dependent children. Applicants may have up to $1,000 in personal property. If you own a car or home you live in, it will not be counted towards your personal property limit.
Citizenship Requirements
US citizen or permanent resident (Green Card Holder)
Locations
Eastmont Town Center
Oakland, CA 94605
| Mon - Fri | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
Lobby hours.
Enterprise Self-Sufficiency Center
Oakland, CA 94621
| Mon - Fri | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
Lobby hours.
Fremont Office
Fremont, CA 94536
| Mon - Fri | 8:30 am - 5 pm |
|---|---|
| Sat - Sun | Closed |
Lobby hours.
Reviews
Notes
What to do next
Ways to connect
Call 510-272-3663
Call to apply over the phone.
Visit this link - https://gaapp.alamedacountyca.gov/.../form
Visit the link to apply online.
Go in person
Visit an Alameda County Social Services Agency office to apply in person.