Definitions for "CalWORKs"
California Work Opportunity and Responsibilities to Kids
The CalWORKs program provides temporary assistance in the form of cash aid and services to needy families with minor children. The program includes welfare reform measures and services designed to encourage recipients to qualify for and find jobs that will enable families to be self-supporting. Unless exempt, all recipients are required to participate in CalWORKs Welfare-to-Work program as a condition of eligibility.
California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids. Commonly called "Welfare."