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Exemption Based on Domestic Abuse
[EAS 42-715.512]
Domestic Abuse
An individual who is a past or present victim/survivor of domestic abuse may be exempt from the 60-month CalWORKs lifetime limit and have their Welfare-to-Work (WTW) participation requirement waived. A referral must be made to the CalWORKs Social Worker (SW)/Domestic Violence (DV) Advocate to make a determination of Domestic Abuse. Refer to Domestic Abuse Referral Process.
Verification
It is not required for an individual to provide supporting documentation in order for the CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate to approve an exemption/waiver due to domestic abuse.
Cal-Learn
A pregnant or custodial teen parent may be exempt from Cal-Learn participation when the CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate determines that the domestic abuse interferes with or prevents the client from participating. Refer to Cal-Learn for an explanation of the Cal-Learn program.
Review
A review of this exemption by the CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate is required every 3 months, or sooner if the survivor's needs change.
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