1. Lake County Employment Services Welfare-to-Work Process Flow
Self-Initiated Program
If, prior to their appraisal, a participant is
already enrolled in college or vocational
training courses that will lead to
employment, they may be approved to
Participate in a Self-Initiated Program.
If the SIP does not meet 32 hours
per week participation, they must
continue with the WTW process to
secure additional participation hours.
Application and Approval
Applicant is granted CalWORKs.
Supportive Services
Throughout the WTW process, the
WTW participant is entitled to child care,
transportation, learning disability
screening, and ancillary expenses
determined necessary for participation
in assigned activities.
Orientation
Participant learns about WTW.
Appraisal
Participant meets with caseworker to
review education and employment
history.
Unsubsidized Employment Secured
Participant may:
opt out of assessment and only receive
supportive services if they have not
yet been assessed, employment
meets required participation hours,
and income is not over limit; otherwise
continue with WTW process if income
is not over limit; otherwise
leave CalWORKs and be eligible to
get post-CalWORKs services
Not Required to Participate
Exemption is verified/granted during
Appraisal. If not exempt, participant
must continue with the WTW process.
Exemptions include:
Under 16 years of age
Full-time student between years
Pregnant women with doctor’s note
Persons age 60 or older
Disabled persons
Aided non-parent relative caring for a
dependent/ward of the court, a child
receiving Kin-GAP, or a child at risk of
placement in foster care
Caring for an ill household member
VISTA volunteer
Caring for a young child:
First child under 12 months
Subsequent under 6 months
Any child 12 to 23 months
2 children under 6 years
Good cause many also be granted for
various verified and substantially
compelling reasons to temporarily
excuse participation. Good cause must
be review at least every 3 months.
Job Search/Job Readiness
Participant receives employment
services to help search for and obtain
a job. Participant with identified
employment barriers is moved directly
into assessment and participation in
other WTW components.
Mental Health / Substance Abuse /
Domestic Violence Assessment /
Services
If identified as a potential barrier,
these assessments are conducted.
If needed, these services are allowable
work activities.
Assessment
In-depth assessment identifies
employment barriers for participants
that do not find employment through
Job Search.
Welfare-to-Work Plan
A plan is developed with activities
participant must complete to meet
weekly hour requirements. Participant
is expected to completed activities that
can includes, but are not limited to:
Employment
Work experience
Community Service
Vocational education
Job skills training or education directly
related to employment
Self-employment
On-the-job training
Post-CalWORKs Services
After leaving CalWORKs, former
recipients may receive:
Medi-Cal up to 2 years
Child care up to 2 years
Transitional CalFresh for 5 months
If employed within 12 months of
discontinuance, up to 12 months of
case management, supportive services,
and mental health/substance abuse/
domestic violence services to support
job retention, job advancement, and
work-related challenges.
Non-Compliance
At any point in the WTW process, if the
participant fails or refuses without good
to:
Sign a WTW Plan
Participant in an assigned activity
Show satisfactory progress is being
made in assigned activity
Accept or retain employment
Re-Assessment
If participant does not secure
unsubsidized employment by the time
the initial WTW Plan is completed, a
reassessment is conducted to determine
the next appropriate activities and
develop a new WTW plan.
48-Month Time Limit Reached
The parent(s) have reached their 48-
month lifetime limit on aid and may
receive Safety Net grant for any eligible
child until the child reaches age 18, if
otherwise eligible.
Sanction
Family grant is reduced for
adult(s) leaving a child-only grant.
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