CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

NOTE: If verification provided
appears inconsistent
or the EW suspects
false information, a
fraud referral must be
initiated.
What action is taken when the minor does not
meet the minor parent requirements or does
not qualify for an exemption?
If a minor applicant does not meet the minor parent
requirements (acceptable living arrangement) and
he/she is not exempt, the case must be denied.
If a minor participant moves out of an acceptable
living arrangement (unless exempt) and does not
meet the minor parent requirements, the case
must be discontinued.
If the minor’s living situation changes and he/she
meets the minor parent requirements (acceptable
living arrangement) within the existing rescission
timeframe, the case action must be rescinded.
When a minor parent applies for aid and
indicates that he/she cannot return home due
to a health/safety issue, can IN or HA be paid
prior to the Department of Children Family
Services (DCFS) determination?
Yes, an IN/HA payment can be issued if the minor
is otherwise eligible. The minor parent’s
application for IN/HA is treated just like any other
applicant’s request.
CW 89-201.3 - Referral to
DCFS
When is a referral to the Department of
Children and Family Services (DCFS) required?
A referral to DCFS is made when a minor parent:
Is exempt from the minor parent requirements;
The exemption has been verified; and
Eligibility has been established.
The designated Minor Parent EW must complete a
referral to DCFS via the CA/CW 25 (LEADER
generated), Supplemental Statement of Facts –
Minor Parent.