Empower Yolo — Woodland Dowling Center
- 175 Walnut Street, Woodland, CA 95695
- 530-661-6336
- October 3, 2026
Families with children in Woodland, California can use Yolo County’s public assistance office to begin an in-person CalWORKs application. CalWORKs provides cash aid and services to eligible families. For households experiencing homelessness or facing housing loss, the important first step is to ask how homelessness-related assistance connects with their current or prospective CalWORKs eligibility.
The state’s Homeless Assistance program is intended for participating or apparently eligible families who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. It can help with qualifying temporary shelter and permanent-housing costs under its program rules. This statewide description does not establish that every expense will be covered, that a particular household qualifies, or that a specialist will be available during an unscheduled visit to the Woodland office. County staff must assess the applicable requirements.
Yolo County allows applications through BenefitsCal or at its listed offices. Its published process includes completing forms, receiving information about rights and responsibilities, and a return appointment to finish the process. Applicants should ask which stage they need to complete and what information is required for their circumstances. The official CalWORKs page explains the county’s application routes. Families looking beyond this program can also explore federal assistance resources. This listing identifies a benefits-application office, not a place offering overnight accommodation.