CalWORKs Policy - Department of Public Social Services

See CW 40-105.5 School Attendance
Requirements for more information.
See School Information for LEADER
procedures.
What action is taken when a pregnant or
parenting teen is turning 18?
A teen turning 18 years of age who is aided in
their parent’s/caretaker relative’s AU and:
• Is pregnant with no other children and has
not obtained her high school diploma or
equivalent; or
• Has a child(ren)
These teens may choose to:
• Open his/her own case the first of the month
following the month he/she turns 18. If the
teen turns 18 on the 1 st of the month, the
change is effective on that date;
NOTE: An unaided teen with aided children
in his/her parent’s/caretaker
relative’s case may also open
his/her own case on the 1 st of the
month following the month he/she
turns 18.
• Remain in the parent’s/caretaker relative’s
AU as dependent children after age 18
provided the educational/training and/or
disability requirements are met.
See CW 44-200 AU Composition and Need for
more information.
See CW 89-200 Minor Parent for more
information.
How is a pregnant or parenting teen
informed of the eligibility options?
The QR 2103, Reminder for Teens Turning 18
Years Old, is centrally mailed to the
parent/caretaker relative 60 days before the
teen turns 18. The form provides information
about the options that are available (remaining