The Principal Earner is the parent that has had the most earnings in the last 24-month period. Once deprivation has been established, eligibility for CalWORKs is based upon additional criteria. Property used as a home by the assistance unit is exempt. This is the vehicle exclusion limit determined by state regulation. Gross income is defined as total non-excluded income before allowable deductions have been made.
Net income is defined as gross income minus allowable deductions.
Is under 19 and enrolled in a program that is leading to a high school diploma or equivalent. As of January l, l997, California counties were divided into two regions. Region l counties have a higher MAP amount than Region 2 counties due to regional variation in housing costs within California. San Luis Obispo County is a Region l county. This also determines the amount of the monthly cash aid payment.