Social Services
Contact the already-identified county social-services agency about its county-funded GA/GR programme. This is an agency referral; local eligibility, fees, benefit amounts, waiting periods and the complete application have not been reviewed.
Service area: California statewide information or county-resource referral. Local providers decide eligibility, service availability and intake requirements.
Before you start · 1 requirement & conditions
- Eligibility & access · Shared CDSS county-programme overview; complete local GA/GR workflow remains unreviewed.
- State guidance identifies GA/GR as county-funded and county-specific. Ask this county agency for its own rules; this record does not establish your eligibility.
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General Assistance — ga-state-scope
Each county's GA/GR program is established and funded (100 percent) by its own Board of Supervisors. As the state is not involved in this program, benefits, payment levels, and eligibility requirements will vary among each of California's 58 counties.
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California Department of Social Services · County welfare offices directory (opens in a new tab)
San Mateo County — social-services; official directory or office heading
San Mateo County Human Services
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Read the county programme’s reviewed local criteria, application channels and document or interview instructions below. The county decides individual eligibility and benefit amounts.
Service area: San Mateo County — local GA/GR programme context.
- Availability · San Mateo — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
- By Phone: Call San Mateo’s Service Center’s 1-800-223-8383
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County of San Mateo · San Mateo — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-055
By Phone: Call San Mateo’s Service Center’s 1-800-223-8383
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Before you start · 6 requirements & conditions
- Eligibility & access · San Mateo — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
- The General Assistance Program provides temporary financial support to eligible county residents who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs. Employable adults are required to participate in Employment Services. Some participants may be eligible for Medi-Cal, and/or food assistance.
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County of San Mateo · San Mateo — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-023
The General Assistance Program provides temporary financial support to eligible county residents who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs. Employable adults are required to participate in Employment Services. Some participants may be eligible for Medi-Cal, and/or food assistance.
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68539e9003e5c045 - Information & documents · San Mateo — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
- Identification – Driver’s license, California ID card, passport, birth certificates
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County of San Mateo · San Mateo — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-075
Identification – Driver’s license, California ID card, passport, birth certificates
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68539e9003e5c045 - Information & documents · San Mateo — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
- Proof of residency – Rent or mortgage receipt or utility bill
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County of San Mateo · San Mateo — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-076
Proof of residency – Rent or mortgage receipt or utility bill
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68539e9003e5c045 - Information & documents · San Mateo — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
- Proof of income – Pay stubs, Social Security award letter, child support and alimony, unemployment/disability stubs, or veteran’s benefits
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County of San Mateo · San Mateo — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-077
Proof of income – Pay stubs, Social Security award letter, child support and alimony, unemployment/disability stubs, or veteran’s benefits
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68539e9003e5c045 - Information & documents · San Mateo — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
- Resources – Checking and savings account statements, savings bonds, stock certificates, or retirement accounts
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County of San Mateo · San Mateo — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-078
Resources – Checking and savings account statements, savings bonds, stock certificates, or retirement accounts
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68539e9003e5c045 - Information & documents · San Mateo — local GA/GR only; not CalFresh, CalWORKs, Medi-Cal or IHSS eligibility
- If you do not have all the documents listed, you can still apply. The County will provide you with a list of what is needed, give you some time to provide, and can help you obtain missing verification.
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County of San Mateo · San Mateo — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-079
If you do not have all the documents listed, you can still apply. The County will provide you with a list of what is needed, give you some time to provide, and can help you obtain missing verification.
Agent source review: October 26, 2026 · Snapshot
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County of San Mateo · San Mateo — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | County of San Mateo, CA — ga-06081-023
The General Assistance Program provides temporary financial support to eligible county residents who are not supported by their own means, other public funds, or assistance programs. Employable adults are required to participate in Employment Services. Some participants may be eligible for Medi-Cal, and/or food assistance.
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- Phone
- (800) 223-8383