CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

(12 th grade or below) or in an equivalent
level of vocational or technical training as
stated in the CalWORKs policy. Also, the
person must be expected to complete the
12 th grade or training program prior to
his/her 19 th birthday.
• Who is at least 16 but not yet 18 and
participating full time in vocational or
technical school or training.
• Who has an illness or injury that is serious
enough to temporarily prevent his/her entry
into the employment/training program. The
illness or injury must be verified by a
doctor’s written statement.
• Who is incapacitated due to a mental or
physical impairment.
• Who cares for a physically or mentally
impaired household member as verified by a
physician’s written statement.
• Who is a parent or caretaker relative who
cares for a child under six months of age
with brief and infrequent absences from the
child. Only one parent or other relative is
exempt.
• Who is working more than 32 hours a week
in unsubsidized employment, which is
expected to last a minimum of 30 days. The
exemption continues to apply if there is a
temporary break in full-time employment
which is expected to last no longer than 10
workdays.
• Who is a pregnant woman and provides
medical verification that the pregnancy
impairs her ability to be regularly employed
or participate in employment/training related
activities. An exemption based on a
medically-verified pregnancy may also be
granted if it is determined that participation
will not readily lead to employment or the
training activity is not appropriate.
The EW must document LEADER Case
Comments.