California TANF is called CalWORKS.
CalWORKs is a welfare program that gives cash aid and services to eligible needy California families.

You can apply at this local social services office for CalWORKS or apply online at: https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calworks.

Specific eligibility requirements include an applicant's citizenship, age, income, resources, assets and other factors. Generally, services are available to:
Families that have a child(ren) in the home who has been deprived of parental support or care because of the absence, disability or death of either parent.
Families with a child(ren) when both parents are in the home but the principal earner is unemployed.
Needy caretaker relatives of a foster child(ren).

Services Provided at this office:

CalWORKS Cash Assistance
Cash Programs for low income individuals and families

Food & Nutrition
Programs that enhance your food budget and nutrition

Child Services
Services to help protect children and assist families

Adult Services
Care and assistance programs for adults

Foster Parents, Youth and Families
Information for foster parents, foster youth and families involved with child welfare services

Adoption Services
Adoption, finding siblings and parents, adoption services

Hearings and Appeals
How to file a request for a hearing or appeal a decision

Other Services
Refugees, immigrants, trafficking victims, disaster victims, housing