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TANF versus CalWORKs Clocks
TANF and CalWORKs programs each impose separate 60-month time limits on the receipt of aid and/or assistance for the parent or caretaker of an aided child. Each clock is tracked separately, and the calculations may differ depending on the type of assistance or services received, or whether an individual meets a condition exempting them from the time clock.
The examples below show how TANF and CalWORKs time limits are impacted. For all of them, as of May 2022, an individual received CalWORKs for 28 countable and cumulative CalWORKs and TANF months and continues to maintain eligibility.
Example 1
From June 2022 to September 2022, the AU received a $0 grant due to income exceeding MAP but under the Tier 2 Income Reporting Threshold (IRT). The individual was also employed and receiving supportive services from June 2022 to September 2022. In September 2022, their time on aid is:
| 5/22 | 6/22 | 7/22 | 8/22 | 9/22 | |
| TANF Months | 28 |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
| CalWORKs Months | 28 |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
Example 2
In June 2022, the individual reported via their SAR 7 report that they were receiving unemployment income. Due to the unemployment income, from July 2022 to September 2022, the AU received a $0 grant due to income exceeding MAP but under Tier 2 IRT. The family was also receiving supportive services from July 2022 to September 2022 and was unemployed. In September 2022, their time on aid is:
| 5/22 | 6/22 | 7/22 | 8/22 | 9/22 | |
| TANF Months | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
32 |
| CalWORKs Months | 28 | 29 |
29 Exempt |
29 Exempt |
29 Exempt |
Example 3
The county determined that there was a prior overpayment and began recouping the overpayment starting with July 2022’s grant. As a result, the AU received Zero Basic Grant (ZBG) from July 2022 to September 2022. The individual was receiving supportive services and was employed. In September 2022, their time on aid is:
| 5/22 | 6/22 | 7/22 | 8/22 | 9/22 | |
| TANF Months | 28 | 29 |
29 Exempt |
29 Exempt |
29 Exempt |
| CalWORKs Months | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
32 |
Example 4
The county determined that there was a prior overpayment and began recouping the overpayment starting with July 2022’s grant. As a result, the AU received ZBG from July 2022 to September 2022. The individual is receiving supportive services and is unemployed. In September 2022, their time on aid is:
| 5/22 | 6/22 | 7/22 | 8/22 | 9/22 | |
| TANF Months | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
32 |
| CalWORKs Months | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
32 |
Example 5
From June 2022 to September 2022, the AU received a $0 grant due to income exceeding MAP but under Tier 2 IRT. In August 2022, the individual applies for and receives Permanent Homeless Assistance (PHA) benefits for 2 months’ worth of back rent to prevent an eviction. In September 2022, their time on aid is:
| 5/22 | 6/22 | 7/22 | 8/22 | 9/22 | |
| TANF Months | 28 |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
| CalWORKs Months | 28 |
28 Exempt |
28 Exempt |
29 |
29 Exempt |
Related Topics
CalWORKs 60-Month Lifetime Limit
Determining Countable TANF Months from Another State
Monitoring Recipients Approaching Time Clock Limits
CalWORKs Individual Time Limit Exemptions
Extenders - After the 60-Month CalWORKs Time Limit
Exemption/Extender Request Forms
Out of State Inquiries- Closed Case