General Relief Policy - Department of Public Social Services

expect to complete the school program before
their 19 th birthday.
GR 44-219.2 Aided on
Separate Case
What individuals are aided on separate cases?
The following individuals are aided on separate
cases:
• Adult children.
• Relatives who do not meet the above description
of individuals aided in the same case.
• Non-related adults.
GR 44-219.3 Drug-
Related Felons
Are individuals with a drug-related felony eligible
for GR?
Any person who was convicted of a drug-related
felony after December 31, 1997 and who is a nonaided
member of a CalWORKs Assistance Unit (AU)
is ineligible for GR. This determination is made
based on the individual’s verbal declaration,
statement on the application, or information from any
reliable source.
GR 44-219.4
Parole/Probation
Violators
GR 44-219.5 Fleeing
Felons
Are parole/probation violators eligible for GR?
No, any person who is in violation of parole/probation
is not eligible to Gr. Determination is made based on
the individual’s verbal declaration, statement on the
application, or information from any reliable source.
Are fleeing felons eligible for GR?
No, any person who is fleeing to avoid prosecution or
custody/conviction of a felony is not eligible to GR.
Determination is made based on the individual’s
verbal declaration, statement on application, or
information from any reliable source.
GR 44-220 Emergency
Aid General
Information
GR 44-220.1 Definition
What is emergency aid?
Emergency aid is assistance that may be issued to
an individual prior to case approval and any
assistance issued to prevent a potential hardship if
the GR household had to otherwise wait for a GR