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CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

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Are Match Grant funds counted against the<br />

Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) grant?<br />

Yes. Match Grant funds are treated as property<br />

and shown as a lump sum payment for the RCA<br />

and <strong>CalWORKs</strong> programs.<br />

How long can a refugee receive Match<br />

Grant?<br />

A refugee can receive Match Grant up to the<br />

fourth month from the individual’s date <strong>of</strong> entry.<br />

Can a refugee receive Refugee Cash<br />

Assistance (RCA) after receiving Match<br />

Grant?<br />

Yes. If the refugee applies for RCA anytime<br />

from the fifth to the eighth month, they may be<br />

eligible for cash assistance.<br />

Can a refugee receive Refugee Cash<br />

Assistance (RCA) while receiving Match<br />

Grant?<br />

A refugee cannot receive RCA and Match Grant<br />

simultaneously. However, if a refugee receives<br />

RCA during the four-month time period he/she<br />

is eligible to receive Match Grant, he/she is no<br />

longer eligible to Match Grant. It is to the<br />

refugee’s advantage to exhaust all Match Grant<br />

services before applying for RCA.<br />

CW 69-207.3 Refugees<br />

Exempt from Registration,<br />

Employment/Training<br />

Requirements<br />

Who is exempt from registering for<br />

employment/educational services?<br />

A person:<br />

• Under 16 years <strong>of</strong> age.<br />

• Age 60 or older. Exemptions due to age do<br />

not require a doctor’s statement. The GAIN<br />

exemption code 04 is given for anyone age<br />

60 or older.<br />

• 16 or 17 years <strong>of</strong> age who is a full-time<br />

student as stated in the <strong>CalWORKs</strong><br />

regulations.<br />

• 18 years <strong>of</strong> age who is a full-time student

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