Domestic Abuse (DA) - Orientation and Support Services

Orientation

Orientation is not required if the client is not requesting supportive services and is not assigned to another activity. However, the designated Associate Employment Counselor (AEC)/Employment Counselor (EC) must still record the DA activity in CalSAWS and ensure the appropriate Registration status is recorded. If the client requests supportive services, then an orientation is required to explain policy and procedures regarding attendance and child care billing procedures, as well as other useful orientation information.

Support Services

Child care, transportation and ancillary expenses are authorized, if needed, to support any DA issues/activities. To receive supportive services the client must participate in a CalWORKs Employment Services (CWES) orientation. A one-on-one orientation may be arranged to accommodate the needs of the client.

Batterers Program

After all alternative avenues have been explored, if deemed appropriate, a CWES client who is ordered by the courts to participate in a Certified Batterers Program may receive assistance with the class fee up to a maximum of 20% of the original amount. The Social Worker (SW) must assess the need and use the Ancillary Expense Estimate, Request And Verification (SCD 1584) to pre-authorize this expense. The SCD 1584 is forwarded to the AEC/EC to process the authorization and payment.

The client must be participating and cooperating with CWES prior to requesting assistance with the Certified Batterers Program. Financial assistance with the Certified Batterers Program is only available to participants and is not available to other members of the Assistance Unit (AU).