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CalWORKs Stage I

Stage I

CalWORKs Child Care known as Stage 1 is a supportive service for adults who are required to participate in the CalWORKs Welfare to Work (WTW) program.
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides funding for childcare supportive services for those parents who are approved for CalWORKs, required to participate in Welfare-to-Work and have at least one child under 13 years of age. In order to qualify for childcare supportive services under the CalWORKs program you must meet the following criteria:
  • You, the parent, are receiving cash assistance under the CalWORKs program and your child is under age 13*
  • You, the parent, were receiving cash assistance under the CalWORKs program within the last 24 months and your child is under age 13*AND,
  • You, the parent, have notified your Welfare-to-Work worker of who you have selected as your child’s care provider. You can do this by providing the CCP 7CC form or by calling your worker to provide the information.

*The age limit may be higher for a disabled child