CalWORKs Recipient

Where to Find It

• On the Early Education Division (EED) 9600 Appendix, in Section 1: Additional Child Information, under "CalWORKs Recipient?"

Rules and Guidelines

• This information field is required. Only one option may be selected.
• This field includes the following options:
  • 01: Adult(s) and Child(ren) Cash Aid
  • 02: Child(ren) Cash Aid
  • 03: Diversion Services
  • 04: Not Applicable

Error Messages and Solutions

• The 'CalWORKs Recipient' field is required and cannot be left blank (WI144).
  • Problem: A 'CalWORKs Recipient' field is blank.
  • Solution: Confirm that the 'CalWORKs Recipient' field is entered correctly (i.e., is a whole number with no decimal point, letters or dollar sign).
• The "CalWORKs Recipient" is invalid (WI145).
  • Problem: A 'CalWORKs Recipient' field that contains symbols, letters, or a decimal is entered. A valid 'CalWORKs Recipient' field contains only whole numbers, among the above listed valid choices (01, 02, 03, or 04). The system will not save entries that contain letters, symbols, or decimal points.
  • Solution: Confirm that the 'CalWORKs Recipient' field is entered correctly (i.e., is a whole number with no decimal point, letters or dollar sign).
• The 'CalWORKs Recipient' field is not valid for the 'Child's Eligibility' selected.
  • Problem: If the 'Child's Eligibility' is 'E – Current Aid Recipient Cash Aid', the family's 'CalWORKs Recipient' field must be ‘01 – Adult(s) and Child(ren) Cash Aid’ or ‘03 – Diversion Services.’ Either the ‘Child’s Eligibility’ field is not 'E – Current Aid Recipient Cash Aid' or the ‘CalWORKs Recipient’ field is not ‘01 – Adult(s) and Child(ren) Cash Aid’ or ‘03 – Diversion Services.’
  • Solution: If the family's 'CalWORKs Recipient' field is to be ‘01 – Adult(s) and Child(ren) Cash Aid’ or ‘03 – Diversion Services,’ then change the 'Child's Eligibility' to 'E – Current Aid Recipient Cash Aid.’
• The Reason for Needing Service Code 'J - CalWORKs Program Activity' can only be selected if the family's CalWORKs Recipient status is either: 01 - Adult(s) and Child(ren) Cash Aid or 03 - Diversion Services. (WI209)
  • Problem: The Reason for Needing Service Code 'J - CalWORKs Program Activity' is selected, but the family’s CalWORKs Recipient status is a value that is not among the allowable values: 01 - Adult(s) and Child(ren) Cash Aid or 03 - Diversion Services.
  • Solution: Confirm the Reason for Needing Service Code and family CalWORKs Recipient status are correct. Either the Reason for Needing Service Code needs to be changed to a different code or, if the Reason for Needing Service Code 'J - CalWORKs Program Activity' is the correct code, the family’s CalWORKs Recipient status needs to be changed to either 01 - Adult(s) and Child(ren) Cash Aid or 03 - Diversion Services.
    

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