CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

When a newborn child has been enumerated at birth, form
SSA 2853 is acceptable proof of application if it contains
the name of the newborn, date and signature of the
authorized hospital official.
See Future Action Controls – User Initiated – Create
for LEADER procedures.
When is the newborn’s SS card furnished to the EW?
The SS card must be provided to the EW within six
months after receipt of the SS card or at redetermination,
whichever occurs first.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
Mother was discharged from the hospital on February 5,
she has through March 31 to apply and submit verification
of the SSN application for the newborn.
Example 2
Mother gave birth on May 8, but was not released from
the hospital until May 20. She reported the birth of the
child on the QR 7 requesting that the child be added to
her grant. The time period to apply and submit verification
of a SSN application for the newborn begins on May 21
and ends on June 30.
Example 3
Same as Example 2, but the mother remained in the
hospital until June 2 due to complications. She has
through July 31 to apply and submit verification of a SSN
application for the newborn.
See Future Action Controls – User Initiated – Create
for LEADER procedures.
CW 40-105.3 - Statewide
Fingerprint Imaging
System (SFIS)
Requirements
Who must meet the SFIS requirements?
The following persons living in the home must meet the
SFIS requirements:
• Each parent, including aided step-parents and/or
caretaker relative of an aided or applicant child;
and
• Each parent and/or caretaker relative who can
apply for or get aid because they have a certain
excluded child(ren) (e.g., SSI/SSP, etc.);