Service Name: GENERAL RELIEF

Organization Name: FRESNO COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES

• Description: Provides temporary financial loans to recipients ineligible for federal or state public assistance. Offers in kind assistance for shelter, food, clothing, and personal expenses. Requires employable recipients to seek work and repay loans.
• Website: https://www.fresnocountyca.gov/Departments/Social-Services/Assistance-Programs/General-Relief
• Phone(s): (559) 600-1377, (877) 600-1377, (855) 832-8082
• Hours: Mon 7:30am - 3:30pm; Tue 7:30am - 3:30pm; Wed 7:30am - 3:30pm; Thu 7:30am - 3:30pm; Fri 7:30am - 3:30pm;
• Eligibility: A Fresno County resident
  A United States citizen or have legal immigration status
  At least 18 years of age unless they are:
  A court approved emancipated minor
  A legally married, childless minor couple
  A childless, one time legally married but separated or divorced minor
  Work Requirements
  Employable - General Relief applicants and recipients must be available for, and actively seeking, full time employment. Strikers are not eligible for General Relief. Employable recipients are prohibited from receiving aid for more than three months in any twelve-month period.
  Incapacity - Incapacity is a physical or mental condition which renders the applicant or recipient unable to work for at least 30 days duration. Medical evidence of incapacity must be verified by a health care professional approved by the County.
• Requirements: Social Security Number, photo identification, proof of address, proof of income, proof of citizenship or immigration status
• Areas Served:
  • Fresno United States
• Categories:
  • General Relief