Exemption Based on Age

Exemption Based on Age Under 16

[42-712.41]

All children under the age of 16 (unless pregnant or a custodial teen parent themselves) are exempt from the registration requirement.

Verification

This exemption is verified by any document which verifies the age of the individual. This includes items such as a birth certificate, baptismal certificate, etc.

Cal-Learn

This exemption does not apply to a pregnant or custodial teen parent. If a child under age 16 is a pregnant or custodial teen parent who does not have their high school diploma or its equivalent, that child must cooperate with the Cal-Learn Program, unless otherwise exempt. Refer to Cal-Learn for an explanation of the Cal-Learn program.

Review

This exemption must be reviewed 30 days prior to the child's 16th birthday, and at the annual redetermination (RD).

Exemption Based on Age 60 or Older

[EAS 42-712.43]

An individual 60 years of age or older is exempt from the registration requirement.

Note: As a means to assist the county in meeting the federal Work Participation Rate (WPR), individuals who are between 60 to 65 years of age may participate as volunteers in Welfare-to-Work (WTW) activities. Staff must make every effort to encourage these individuals to take advantage of the CWES services available to them.

Verification

This can be verified by a birth certificate or any other document which verifies the age of the individual.

Review

This exemption does not require a review after age has been verified.

Related Topics

CWES Program