CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Example 4
Each month, the absent parent pays child support
of $100 directly to the participant. In this case, the
payment is counted as income.
Reminder The participant must send the payment
to Child Support Services Department
(CSSD) or a 25% penalty may be
applied.
CW 44-115.2 – In-Kind
Income
What is required when a relative is living in the
home?
When an applicant/participant is living in a home
with a relative, the relative may choose to make a
voluntary contribution to the related Assistance
Unit (AU) members. The PA 32 (out of drawer),
Statement of Non-Needy Relative, is used to
evaluate the voluntary contribution(s) made by the
relative.
If the relative refuses to complete the PA 32, the
parent’s/caretaker’s statement on the SAWS 2, QR
7 and/or CW 8 will suffice.
See Income – In-Kind for LEADER procedures.
See CW 82-800 Assistance Unit for more
information.
How is the income evaluated when a caretaker
relative (other than a parent) is caring for a
child(ren)?
When a parent is not in the home and a relative is
caring for a child(ren), the caretaker (non-needy)
relative may wish to contribute income (in-kind) to
the support of the child(ren) in his/her care. If
he/she does, the amount of the contribution is
based on the In-Kind Values.
See Non-Needy Caretaker Case – Establish for
LEADER procedures.
See CW 43-100 Responsible Relatives for more
information.
See CW 82-800 Assistance Unit for more
information.