CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

CW 82-812.4 - Determining
Factors
What are the factors for evaluating
temporary absence?
The factors that the EW must determine may
include:
• The actual family circumstances (even if
it is inconsistent with a court custody
order);
• If the caretaker relative is involved in
making the major and minor decisions
regarding the child;
• If the individual has the ability to return or
the caretaker relative has the ability to
require the return of the child to the
home;
• If the individual intends to return to the
home;
• If the individual is contributing to the
costs for the child’s needs.
CW 82-812.5 - One Full
Calendar Month
What is the definition of one full calendar
month?
One full month begins on the first of the month
through the last day of the month.
EXAMPLES
Example 1
On February 2 nd , a member of the AU leaves
the home to visit an uncle in Nevada and
returns on March 16 th . The person was not
gone for one full calendar month and would be
considered temporarily absent from the home.
Example 2
On April 16 th , a member of the AU leaves home
because of a death in the family. The person
does not return until June 3 rd . The person was
gone more than one full calendar month and is
not eligible for aid in June.