Welcome to CalSAWS

The mission of the California Statewide Automated Welfare System (CalSAWS) is to provide a comprehensive, reliable and efficient automated social services system that supports the needs of all 58 counties in California, and the individuals and families they serve. Our mission is to support equitable access to essential social services and improve the overall well-being of our communities.

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Agendas of Upcoming and Recent Meetings
JPA Board of Directors Meeting
October 17, 2025 | Gold River, CA
Project Steering Committee Meeting
October 16, 2025 | Gold River, CA
CalWORKS/CalFresh Committee
September 10, 2025
Change Control Board Meeting – October 2, 2025
Training Committee
October 1, 2025
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Our History

On June 28, 2019, the 58 California counties came together as one Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to build CalSAWS.

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What we do

The CalSAWS Project works towards creating an integrated, user-friendly, automated welfare eligibility system.

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Our counties

The CalSAWS platform supports the 58 California counties which are organized into six regions.

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Other news

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CalSAWS Buzz Volume 7 Issue 3

October 6, 2025

As we move into fall, we feel the changes in the air. At CalSAWS we know it is time to pivot and focus on the emerging needs […]

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CalSAWS Buzz Volume 7 Issue 2

June 30, 2025

Summer is here at CalSAWS and we hope everyone is taking some timeto enjoy the sunshine while keeping cool. Speaking of keeping cool, click the following link […]

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CalSAWS Buzz Volume 7 Issue 1

April 1, 2025

As we move into 2025 change is in the air. The time for M&E is here at CalSAWS which like the spring brings change and growth. We […]

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