Social Services
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. Area details & sources
Source checked October 14, 2026
California Department of Social Services · County welfare offices directory (opens in a new tab)
Madera County — social-services; official directory or office heading
Madera County Social 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: Madera County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
Call our main office at 559-675-2300 to apply by phone or ask that an application be mailed to you.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Individuals determined to be employable will only be eligible for aid for 90 days in a 12-month period. This rule will apply whether aid was paid for 3 continuous months, or if there was a break in aid between months in a 12-month period.
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 26, 2026
County of Madera · Madera — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | Madera County — ga-06039-013
General Assistance (GA) is a 100% county-funded program that provides temporary cash aid to eligible indigent individuals who are ineligible for federal or state public assistance programs. Benefits are issued via Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card.
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