Domestic Abuse (DA) - Supporting Documentation

It is not required for the client to provide supporting documentation, such as hospital reports or restraining orders, in order for the CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate to approve an exemption/waiver due to DA.

When a client is able to provide supporting documentation, the documentation will be photocopied and scanned into IDM.

Supporting documentation of DA may include, but is not limited to:

• A sworn statement by the client
• Police, government agency or court records or files
• Documentation from a DA program
• Documentation from legal, clerical, medical or other professional from whom the applicant or recipient has sought assistance in dealing with DA
• Physical evidence of abuse
• Statement from another individual with knowledge of the circumstances that provide the basis for the claim of abuse
• Any other evidence that supports the statement.