Countywide : Public Assistance Recipients
Recipients by Program 1985 1989* %Change Aid to Families With Dependent Children* 55,849 59,087 +5.8 Adults 18,316 18,237 -0.4 Children 37,533 40,850 +8.8 Food Stamps** 48,710 60,231 +23.6 General Relief 1,324 2,662 +101.1 Refugee Cash Assistance*** 1,232 907 -26.4
Most recent information available
* Includes children in family groups, unemployed cases and foster care
** May also receive another form of public assistance
*** Excludes AFDC recipients
RECIPIENTS OF AID TO FAMILIES WITH DEPENDENT CHILDREN
1985: 55,849 1986: 50,603 1987: 50,349 1988: 50,766 1989: 59,087 Source: California Department of Social Services
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