Yes, you must be in receipt of CalWORKs/TANF benefits to be eligible for the program. See CalWORKs to find out more information about eligibility requirements.

You may qualify from an exemption from the program. There are many reasons someone could be exempt. Some of those reasons include:

• Mental or physical disability that will last longer than 30 days
• Caring for an Ill or Incapacitated Member of the household
• Being pregnant and the pregnancy impairs your ability to participate
• Victim of domestic violence

If you feel that you have one of the above reasons or would like to discuss a reason not listed with your worker, contact your case manager to request an exemption or turn in an Exemption Request form.
Your case manager will discuss the issues with you and may require additional verification of your claim.

CalWORKs can still help you, even if you become employed. Working families receive certain deductions from their earnings, so they will may still qualify for cash aid. Some people choose to stop their cases if they make enough to reduce their grant substantially, so they can save their “Once-in-a-lifetime” 48 months Time Limits for future emergencies. Even if you are no longer eligible to CalWORKs, or choose to stop your case, you may still receive Food Stamps and Medi-Cal for your family. You may also qualify for Job Retention Services. Ask your case manager for more information.
Now that you have earnings, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit. Click here for more information
Click here for more information on how Work Pays!

You need to request to cure your sanction from your case manager either verbally or in writing by completing and turning in the WTW 31 – Request to Stop a WTW Sanction.
Your case manager will then meet with you to discuss your plan and required activities to lift your financial sanction.

When you are enrolled in WTW, you are eligible for assistance with child care, transportation, and other expenses. You have the freedom to choose your own child care provider.
Our child care referral agency is Community Resources for Children (CRC). This agency can provide you with a list of licensed child centers and family day care homes. This is a referral service only. You will need to discuss your child care needs with your case manager.
If you have a unlicensed friend or family member in mind to provide child care, this may be possible. Please review the trustline brochure (click here) to obtain more information and work with your case manager and CRC to ensure this is an allowable and good fit.

Bus tokens or passes are available to any participant who needs help getting around. Mileage may also be available if you own or have use of a vehicle. Contact your case manager to discuss your transportation needs.