Financial Resources
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Employment Resources
Employment-Related Services (GAIN) – Dept. of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Provide employment-related services including education/vocational training, paid work experience, transportation, childcare, counseling, and other supportive services for CalWORKs and GR participants
Skills and Training to Achieve Readiness for Tomorrow (START) – Dept. of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Provide employment-related services including education/vocational training, paid work experience, transportation, childcare, counseling, and other supportive services for CalWORKs and GR participants
Refugee Employment Program – Dept. of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Provide employment-related services to eligible refugees and asylees up to 5 years from the date of entry in the U.S. or from the date asylum is granted
America’s Job Center of California
Resource centers that provide a variety of employment-related services including job skill training and recruitment for eligible job seekers and local employers
Worker Resources
Prevent Human / Labor Trafficking – Department of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
If you or someone you know is being forced to engage in any activity including commercial sex, housework, farm work, construction, factory, retail or restaurant work, and cannot leave.
CalWORKs – Dept. of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Federal TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash assistance program in California, available for families with dependent children
General Relief – Dept. of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Cash assistance for indigent adults without dependent children
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – California Dept. of Social Services
Federally funded income support program for eligible individuals who are aged 65 or older, blind or disabled
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants – Dept. of Public Social Services (DPSS)
Cash assistance to certain aged, blind, and disabled legal non-citizens ineligible for SSI/SSP due to their immigration status.
Refugee Cash Assistance – California Dept. of Social Services
Federally funded cash assistance program for refugee without dependent children, assistance available for up to 8 months from date of admission to the country in qualifying status, or from the date of final grant of asylum
Unemployment Insurance – California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Up to 26 weeks of income replacement program for eligible workers who totally or partially lost their jobs due to no fault of their own, and who are physically able and available to work
Disability Insurance – California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Maximum 52 weeks of 60 or 70 percent income replacement program for eligible workers who totally or partially lose their wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy
Paid Family Leave – California Employment Development Department (EDD)
Up to 6 months of 60 or 70 percent income replacement program for eligible workers who need to take time off work to care for a seriously ill qualified family member, or take time off to bond with a new child by birth, adoption
Wage Enforcement Program – Dept. of Consumer & Business Affairs (DCBA)
Investigate minimum wage complaint within the County ordinance jurisdiction and assist victims to recover owed wages
Tax Resources
Free Tax Preparation – United Way of Los Angeles
If you make less than $57,000 annually, you may qualify for cash back through the several tax credits – but only if you file. Find free tax prep services.
Child Tax Credit
Eligible families may qualify for federal and state Child Tax Credits (CTC and YCTC), which can provide financial support without affecting public benefits. You may also be able to claim credits from past years by amending prior tax returns.
Visit Free Tax Prep LA for help filing and getting the most of your tax refunds: https://www.freetaxprepla.com/help
Individual taxpayer identification number (ITIN)
An ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) is a number issued by the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) to people who need to pay taxes in the United States but aren’t eligible for a Social Security Number (SSN). It helps individuals without a SSN file tax returns and receive refunds in the U.S. The ITIN is used for tax purposes only and doesn’t give the right to work or claim certain benefits.
Apply for or renew an ITIN
Apply for an ITIN by mail or in person. Find what you need in your ITIN application package.
Renew an ITIN if it expired and you need to file a U.S. income tax return.
Small Businesses Resources
L.A. County Vendor Registration
Explain the process and assist businesses to register in the County’s vendor registration system to become potential County suppliers
Sidewalk Vendors Services – Dept. of Economic Opportunity
Sidewalk vending is legal in LA County, thanks to SB 946. Kickstart and/or stay compliant with regulations today!
LA County Office of Small Business – Dept. of Economic Opportunity
Kickstart a new business, register your business, support local shops and entrepreneurs, and explore and grow your business through webinars and workshops. Remain up to date with the latest funding opportunities to support local entrepreneurs in LA County.