CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Who is eligible to receive funds under the MA
Program?
The following population is eligible to receive funds
under the MA Program:
CalWORKs participants;
Participant parents who are working or enrolled in
GAIN/Cal-Learn activities;
Time-limited adults who are employed or
participating in Post-Time Limited Services (PTL);
and
Ongoing CalWORKs time-limited adults with an
MFG child and a zero CalWORKs grant, who are
employed or participating in PTL Services.
Who is not eligible to receive funds under the MA
Program?
The following population is not eligible to receive
funds under the MA Program:
Persons convicted of welfare fraud (e.g.,
Intentional Program Violation [IPV]);
Drug felons and fleeing felons.
NOTE: For drug felons only: in a two parent
household, if the non-convicted parent
becomes the payee the family may be
eligible for EAPE provided all other
eligibility requirements of the program
are met.
Can MA funds be utilized for a participant to move
out of state or out of county?
No. MA funds are available only to participants who
are residents of Los Angeles County and intend to
continue to reside in Los Angeles County.
Is there a limited amount that a participant may
receive under the MA Program?
Yes. MA funds are limited to a Once-in-a-Lifetime
payment of $2,000 per family. Participants may
qualify for future requests when exceptions to the
Once-in-a-Lifetime policy are met.