CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

DCFS may submit an extension of FR services
beyond the initial 180 day period for up to an
additional 180 days. DCFS will notify the DPSS
FR GSW if the FR services are extended.
In the event that the FR services are extended,
the Specialized Services EW would conduct a
six-month eligibility redetermination to
determine continued eligibility for CalWORKs.
The six month duration must be controlled
manually using a LEADER “Reminder” control.
Prior to the end of the sixth month, the
Supportive Services EW must contact the FR
GSW to determine if CalWORKs services will
be extended or discontinued. If they are to be
extended, a face-to-face redetermination is
required.
What are the eligibility requirements for
continuation of CalWORKs Family
Reunification (FR) services?
Eligibility for CalWORKs FR services exists
when all the following conditions are met:
• All eligible children have been removed
from the home and placed in out-ofhome
care;
• The Assistance Unit (AU) (including the
parent) was receiving CalWORKs cash
assistance when the child(ren) was
removed from the home. An SSI,
undocumented non-citizen or an adult
who have reached his/her 60 month
CalWORKs time limits are not eligible for
FR services;
• DCFS has determined that CalWORKs
services are necessary for FR; and
• An FR plan has been established by
DCFS.
When a child(ren) is removed from the
home, can the parent(s) apply for General
Relief (GR)?
Yes, as an adult, the FR parent may be eligible
for GR; if the parent requests cash aid, he/she
should be referred to the appropriate GR office
to apply for aid.