ON DEMAND: Applying for Public Benefits in LA County
Class recorded October 22, 2024
Are you in need of public benefits but uncertain if you are eligible? Have you been receiving benefits but the amount changed or stopped altogether? In this class you will learn about public benefits programs available in Los Angeles County, such as CalWORKs, General Relief (GR), CalFresh and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Whether you have questions about getting benefits or appealing a Los Angeles County Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) decision, join Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles (NLSLA) to gain the information you need to get and keep the public benefits needed to meet your basic needs.
Class Covers:
- General relief available for low-income individuals in Los Angeles County
- Food assistance programs for individuals in Los Angeles County
- Benefits available for immigrants in Los Angeles County
- What to do when your benefits are being reduced or have stopped
- Appealing a DPSS decision
Presented by:
Lily Choi, Attorney, Neighborhood Legal Services Los Angeles (Home - NLSLA)
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice:
LA Law Library does not provide legal advice. LA Law Library provides legal resources and assistance with legal research as an educational service. The information presented in this program is not legal advice and is provided solely as an educational service to our patrons. For legal advice, you should consult an attorney.
