Determination of AU, by Step

Take the following steps in determining who is in an eligible AU:

1. Determine who is the basis for the CalWORKs AU.
2. Determine who is mandated to be included in the AU.
3. Determine who is considered a non-AU member.
4. Determine if the whole family is ineligible.
5. Determine which optional persons may choose to be included in the AU.
6. Determine if there are persons who must be excluded either by law, due to a sanction, or who are penalized.
7. Determine eligibility and the grant level for the AU.

Reminder: Whenever a mandatory AU member is excluded from the AU (whether by law or for cause) that individual must be listed in CalSAWS so the individual will be included in the IEVS process.

Related Topics

Definitions

Caretaker Relative Requirements

Chart of Relatives Who May Be Caretaker Relatives for Eligible Child

Determining Caretaker Relative

Drug Felon

Temporary Absence

Persons Included in AU

Persons Excluded By Law

Ineligibility for Entire AU

Needy & Non-Needy Caretaker Relatives

Approved Relative Caregiver (ARC) Funding Option Program

Pregnant Person Only

Pregnant Person in an AU with Another Eligible Child, or Otherwise Eligible SSI/SSP Child

Family Reunification Program

Non-Minor Dependents