CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

Example 3
In a non-leap year an individual leaves the
home on February 1. The individual is not
considered permanently absent until March 3 rd ,
after 30 days away from the home.
CW 82-812.6 – Exceptions to
One Full Calendar Month
What are the exceptions for absences
exceeding a full calendar month?
The following exceptions must be permitted for
members of the AU:
Child in a Public Hospital
A child in a public hospital is considered
temporarily absent for up to two full calendar
months.
Hospitalization
An individual hospitalized, other than a child in
a public hospital, may be considered
temporarily absent for the duration of the
hospital stay. Hospitalization may be in a
medical hospital, psychiatric care facility or drug
and/or alcohol rehabilitation treatment facility.
Employment
An individual absent from the home due to
employment may be considered temporarily
absent for the duration of the employment/job
activity (such as training or job search).
School or Vocational Training
An individual absent from the home due to
school attendance or vocational training,
leading to a high school diploma or
employment, may be considered temporarily
absent for the duration of the schooling or
specific training only when a school or training
program is unavailable near the person’s home.
Child with Special Needs
A child who attends a school that meets his/her
special needs is considered temporarily absent
for the duration of the schooling when no school
nearby can provide the specialized program to
allow the child to remain in the home.