Domestic Abuse (DA) - “CalWORKs Domestic Abuse Participation Status” (SCD 1554)

The CalWORKs SW uses the “CalWORKs Domestic Abuse Participation Status” (SCD 1554) to offer the client the opportunity to utilize the following options:

DA Exemption/Extender Determination

The top portion of the SCD1554 is completed by the CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate to:

List the date the client was seen/contacted,
Identify the CalWORKs client’s case as pending or active,
Approve a DA Exemption/Extender and document the approved time period and if applicable, retroactive requests,
Deny a DA Exemption/Extender because it does not impair or preclude the client’s ability to participate in WTW/Self-Sufficiency activities,
Inform the EC that an integrated DV/WTW Plan is to be developed,
Notify the EC and the EW when the client has declined the Exemption/Extender or failed to keep their appointment,
Extend a DA Exemption/Extender when appropriate and list the new expiration date,
Initiate a LCSA Child Support DA Good Cause request,
Send a copy of the SCD 1554 to the EC and the EW
Document the date the EC and EW were sent a copy of the form.
List supportive services the client may need during the DA Exemption/Extender period in order to support the domestic abuse/WTW activities.

Alternate Mailing Address/Safe at Home Program

If the client chooses to use an alternate mailing address, PO Box number or telephone number, the client needs to complete the middle section of the SCD 1554 “Client Completes” Section.

If the client is enrolled in the Safe at Home Program this information is accepted and recorded by the Eligibility Worker. The middle section of the SCD 1554 must still be completed by the client.

Exception: When factors affecting eligibility or apparent eligibility, such as in cases of immediate need, diversion or suspected fraud, cannot be satisfactorily determined, the applicant/recipient is required to provide the actual residence address. This information is to be maintained in the SW case file only, and is not to be entered on any computer/automated system. Continue to use the Safe at Home PO Box and fictitious street address on all computer generated documents.

SCD 1554 Distribution

The SCD 1554 is distributed as follows:

Original is retained by the CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate,
Scans and attaches SCD 1554 to the TMT request for EW follow up,
Scans and sends to the designated EC, and
Provides a copy to the client upon their request.

EW and EC Coordinated Review and Action

When the SCD 1554 is received from the CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate, the EW and EC must review the form and take the following action:

A. The EW:

Enters the information on the Collect Domestic Abuse Detail window to match the dates on the SCD 1554.
Enters the alternate mailing address, if one is chosen.
Signs and date the bottom of the SCD 1554.
Emails a copy of the SCD 1554 to the EC.
Emails a copy of the SCD 1554 to the CalWORKs SW/DV Advocate.
IDMs the SCD 1554.
Receives Task Request notification from the EC that the Maintain Participant Activity window in CalSAWS has been updated with the activity:
DA SV activity for exemptions, or
Extender-DA Service for Extenders, and Registration status of “Exempt” with Exemption Reason of “Manual Exemption: Domestic Abuse (CalWORKs 60-month time limit waiver).
Runs EDBC (online or overnight in Batch).
Enters the DA Special Indicator in the Collect Special Characteristics Detail Accommodation window.
Sets Discrepancy switch to “Y” for each of the applicable months, and authorizes the results.

B. The EC:

For DA Exemptions

Ensures that Registered status on the [Registration] tab of the Maintain Employment Services Participation window is entered.
Enters Domestic Abuse SV activity in the Maintain Participant Activity window with the Planned Start Date and Planned End Date indicated on the SCD 1554 matches, and updates the activity status to First Day Attendance.
Contacts the EW to notify them that the entries have been made on the Maintain Participant Activity and Maintain Employment Services Participation windows to run EDBC online or overnight batch and to authorize case.

For DA Extenders

Ensures that Exempt status on the [Registration] tab of the Maintain Employment Services Participation window is entered with Reason of Manual Exemption: Domestic Abuse (CalWORKs 60-month time limit waiver).
Enters the Extender-Domestic Abuse Service activity in the Maintain Participant Activity window with the Planned Start Date and Planned End Date matches the SCD 1554. and updates the activity status to First Day Attendance.
Contacts the EW to notify them that the entries have been made on the Maintain Participant Activity and Maintain Employment Services Participation windows to run EDBC online or overnight batch and to authorize case.