CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

However, if the minor parent meets an exemption
and the adult parent meet the deprivation criteria
(i.e., unemployed, etc.). The minor parent, the
adult father and the dependent child can be aided.
See CW 41-400 Deprivation for more information.
CW 89-201.2 - Exemption
What if the minor does not meet the minor
parent requirements?
The minor and his/her dependent child(ren) may
be exempt from the minor parent requirements
when any of the following conditions exist:
Deceased – The minor parent has no parent or
legal guardian who is living.
Whereabouts Unknown – The minor parent has
no parent or legal guardian whose whereabouts
are known.
Not Allowed to Live in Home – The minor
parent has no parent or legal guardian who will
allow the minor to live in his/her home.
Health/Safety – It is determined by a Child
Protective Services Worker (CPSW) with the
Department of Children and Family Services
(DCFS) that the physical or emotional
health/safety of the minor parent or his/her
dependent child(ren) would be jeopardized if
the minor parent and his/her child(ren) lived in
the home with the minor’s parent, legal
guardian or other adult relative.
Live Apart for 12 Months – The minor parent
has lived apart from the minor’s parent or legal
guardian for at least 12 months before the birth
of the youngest child or the application for aid.
Legal Emancipation – The minor parent is
legally emancipated (i.e., entered into a valid
marriage [whether or not the marriage has
been dissolved], is on active duty in the armed
forces or has received a legal declaration of
emancipation).