CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Do the 4-Month RA payments count as income to
the AU?
No. RA payments are issued in addition to the
AU’s grant. Just like Permanent HA and Moving
Assistance, these payments will not count against the
AU’s grant.
Do the 4-Month RA payments count as income for
Food Stamps?
Yes, the amount of the 4-Month RA payment counts
as income for Food Stamps. The total amount of the
RA payment is to be deducted from the shelter cost
on LEADER to determine the correct amount of food
stamps to be issued. Once the RA payments stop,
the shelter cost is to be changed back.
Can the 4-Month RA payments be used for other
housing related issues?
No. RA payment must be used to help with the rent
for the current month. Although a family can receive
RA in addition to Permanent HA and/or Moving
Assistance, funds cannot be used to reimburse
expenses already paid by the participant and cannot
be used to supplement any other housing-related
issues (i.e., delinquent rent, utility turn on fees, EAPE,
etc.).
Can the 4-Month RA payments be used to
calculate the TMHI?
No. The RA payments cannot be used to calculate
the TMHI.
Can the 4-Month RA be denied? If so, what are
some of the reasons for denial?
Yes. RA payments can be denied for the following
reasons:
A family is not CalWORKs eligible;
A mandatory GAIN participant is sanctioned and
refuses to cooperate with GAIN;
A request is initiated by an applicant/participant
over 30 days after they signed a rental/lease
agreement to secure permanent housing;
A family has acquired subsidized housing; or
The family is not eligible to HA and/or MA.