Age Exemptions
Exemptions - Under Age 16
A child who is under 16 years old and is not a pregnant or custodial teen parent is exempt from participation in WTW activities.
Exemptions - 16, 17 or 18 Years of Age
An individual who is 16, 17, or 18 years old is exempt when he/she is enrolled/attending high school/equivalent school full-time.
An individual who has completed high school who is attending a post-secondary program, or planning to attend a post-secondary program is also exempt.
Note: An individual who is 16, 17, or 18 years old and is required to attend school as a WTW activity or is a pregnant or custodial teen parent under 20 years of age does not qualify for this exemption.
Exemptions - Age 60 or Older
Based on state regulations, an individual 60 years or older is exempt from participation in WTW activities. This exemption is a TOA exemption and also an extender.
Note: As a means to assist the county in meeting the federal WPR, individuals who are between 60 to 65 years of age may participate as volunteers in WTW activities. Staff must make every effort to encourage these individuals to take advantage of the CWES services available to them.
Related Topics
Exemptions - Needy Nonparent Relative Caretaker of Child
Exemptions - County Specific 60-Month Time Limit Extenders
Exemptions - Medical Exemption Process for Centralized Exemption Worker (CEW)
Exemptions Process for Continuing Cases
Exemptions - WTW Exemption Table