General Assistance

General Assistance (GA) is a basic needs loan program. It is designed to meet the needs of the County's indigent resident's who are not eligible to other aid programs. GA must be paid back.

What type of assistance is provided?

Rent is paid to the property owner or designated payee.
Personal needs voucher is provided to help with personal needs to buy hygiene, household and food products.
Travel Assistance if willing but need help to return to a former residence.

Who might be eligible?

You must be a citizen of the US or legal resident.
You need to be a resident of San Joaquin County and 18 years of age or older. If under 18, you must be married to someone 18 or older

Requirements

Employable recipients are required to actively look for work by completing a job search monthly.
Employable recipients are required to work at a County assigned Work Project site which is credited towards their GA payment.

Where to apply

San Joaquin County Human Services Agency
333 E. Washington Street
Stockton, CA 95202

General Assistance Application Process

Application appointments are available on a first come first serve basis Monday-Friday.
GA clients are given a same day appointment.
Application packets are provided to applicants to complete before their interview.
The face to face interview is conducted and benefits may be issued the same day.

Documents to bring for your interview

Proof of your identity ( Driver's license , state identification card, birth certificate)
Social security card or document with the number on it
Parole card
Proof of citizenship
Proof of residency
Proof of income (wage stubs, unemployment , social security)
Proof of property (vehicle registration)

To access the county's Return to Residence Pre-screening form, click here.