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)
Merced County — social-services; official directory or office heading
Merced County Human Services Agency
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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: Merced County — local GA/GR programme context. Area details & sources
You can walk in and apply at the Merced office:
Official information checked October 26, 2026 · Details & sources
Source checked October 26, 2026
County of Merced · Merced — General Assistance (opens in a new tab)
General Assistance | Merced County, CA - Official Website — ga-06047-015
General Assistance is available for individuals that need financial assistance, but do not meet CalWORKs deprivation needs and do not have a child in the home. General Assistance is a temporary solution and does have work requirements. Recipients are expected to actively search for work while they are receiving General Assistance unless an exemption has been granted.
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