CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

documents in the teen’s case.
2. Schedule a follow-up interview with the teen
parent.
NOTE: Do not request information from the
teen parent that can be obtained
from the parent’s/caretaker
relative’s case.
3. Ensure that the teen parent meets all
eligibility criteria.
4. Follow existing approval procedures.
See CW 44-200 AU Composition and Need for
more information.
See CW 89-200 Minor Parent for more
information.
See WA No. 47 Teens Turning Age 18 with
Income for LEADER procedures.
CW 42-111 - Establishing a
Child’s Age/Existence
What evidence is acceptable when verifying
a child’s age/existence?
A child’s age/existence must be determined on
the basis of acceptable evidence. The EW must
determine if the evidence is of sufficient quality
and quantity to document the:
• Place of birth;
• Date of birth;
• Identity of the child; and
• Relationship of the child to the caretaker
relative, if available.
Are children required to be seen at Intake or
when adding a child to the Assistance Unit
(AU)?
No, children (except if he/she is the caretaker)
are not required to be seen at intake or when
adding a child to the AU.