26.04.2014 Views

CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

SHOW MORE
SHOW LESS

You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles

YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.

Are needy caretaker relatives required to<br />

meet all <strong>CalWORKs</strong> eligibility requirements?<br />

Yes, in addition to meeting the relationship<br />

requirement, needy caretaker relatives must<br />

meet all other <strong>CalWORKs</strong> eligibility<br />

requirements including pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong> income,<br />

property and resources.<br />

Is the income <strong>of</strong> a needy caretaker relative<br />

used in the <strong>CalWORKs</strong> grant computation?<br />

Yes, the income <strong>of</strong> a needy caretaker relative is<br />

used in the <strong>CalWORKs</strong> grant computation.<br />

Can <strong>CalWORKs</strong> be approved for the child<br />

when the caretaker relative is not eligible?<br />

Yes, aid for the child should be approved<br />

(provided he/she meets the <strong>CalWORKs</strong><br />

eligibility requirements) when eligibility for the<br />

needy caretaker cannot be established.<br />

EXAMPLE:<br />

The caretaker relative (child’s aunt) is<br />

requesting aid for the child and herself. She<br />

earns $250 weekly. The caretaker relative is<br />

not financially eligible due to her income. Aid is<br />

approved for the child only. The caretaker will<br />

be non-needy (not aided).<br />

EXAMPLE:<br />

The caretaker relative (child’s 2 nd cousin) is<br />

requesting aid for the child and himself. The<br />

caretaker relative refuses to provide a bank<br />

statement to verify his account balance. The<br />

caretaker is not eligible because his eligibility<br />

cannot be established. Aid is approved for the<br />

child only. The caretaker relative will be nonneedy<br />

(not aided).<br />

Are needy caretaker relatives penalized if<br />

they do not cooperate in the Child Support<br />

Enforcement Program?<br />

Yes, needy caretaker relatives must cooperate<br />

(unless “good cause” exists) in the Child<br />

Support Enforcement Program. They are<br />

referred to CSSD for the opening <strong>of</strong> a child<br />

support case. If they do not cooperate, a 25%<br />

grant penalty is imposed.

Hooray! Your file is uploaded and ready to be published.

Saved successfully!

Ooh no, something went wrong!