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UAM Referrals to DA-Welfare Fraud
- When referring an individual to the DA-Welfare Fraud for possible misuse of CalWORKs funds, the CalSAWS Referral subsystem must be used, indicating in the comments section "Referral for Possible Misuse of CalWORKs Eligibility Funds Referral". Refer to Suspected Misuse of CalWORKs Funds.
- If the UAM refuses to cooperate with requirements including signing the CW 71 and/or making the contributions required by CalWORKs regulations (which can be for his needs only), a referral must be made. However, CalWORKs is not denied or discontinued and no UAM contribution is deducted unless actually made.
- If the known or probable income of the UAM is insufficient to provide him with an independent living arrangement, a referral must be made.
- If the UAM makes a contribution which is less than the required contribution, a referral must be made with prior knowledge of the CalWORKs mother and the UAM. Do not refer a UAM who is in receipt of GA. (Contributions may be made in cash and/or in kind.)
Required Financial Contribution
The UAM is required to make a financial contribution to the family which is not less than it would cost him to provide himself with an independent living arrangement. Any part of the contribution that is designated for his needs is not considered income to the AU.
A UAM who is a recipient of CalWORKs, SSI/SSP, or GA is not required to make a contribution to the CalWORKs AU. Any voluntary contribution must be reported on the SAR 7.
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