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R I VERS I DE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUBLI C SOC I AL SERV I CES

SELF-SUFFICIENCY SERVICES BY THE NUMBERS FY 22/23 MONTHLY AVERAGE PERSONS SERVED

General Assistance 2,924

Medi-Cal 904,462

CalFresh 239,564

CalWORKs 49,567

CalWORKS Sparks Can-Do in Clients

CalWORKs is a multi-faceted program which provides financial support to low-income families with children. The program works in conjunction with CalFresh and Medi-Cal to ensure a family's basic needs of food, housing, and health care coverage are met. CalWORKs families have access to subsidiary programs including temporary and permanent homeless assistance, subsidized childcare, and the Welfare-to-Work Employment Services program. The multi- pronged approach of CalWORKs instills a Can-Do mindset to help clients become independent of public assistance.

Valley Wide Employment Expo Links Jobs and Seekers

The 27th Valley Wide Employment Expo took place in late 2022 after a two-year break during the COVID-19 pandemic. The event at Fantasy Springs Casino attracted 610 job seekers, 90 employers, and provided opportunities for over 150 job openings. The expo offered an ideal

setting for job seekers to access an abundance of resources and opportunities. Community involvement, which included media, business leaders, government leaders, and collaboration with Riverside County partners was key to the success of this event.

Annual Report 2022/2023

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