CalWORKs proof of income requirements - confused about what to include on statement?

they want evry single money u get, not just paystubs. like if u get child support or side jobs or cash gifts from family. they made me list every dollar i got for 30 days b4 i applied. its super annoying

For a CalWORKs proof of income statement, they typically need documentation of ALL income received in the 30 days prior to your application date. This includes: - Pay stubs (which you've already provided) - Self-employment income documentation - Child support payments (received or paid) - Unemployment benefits - Disability payments - Cash gifts over $30 - Any other money received If you have income sources without formal documentation (like cash jobs), you'll need to write a statement listing: 1. Source of income 2. Amount received 3. Dates received 4. How often you receive it Sign and date this statement. For your employer, you might need to get a letter on company letterhead verifying your employment, hourly rate, and hours worked if your pay stubs don't show this clearly.

I went through the EXACT same thing last month!! It's so frustrating how they don't explain what they need clearly. I ended up having to write a self-declaration statement because I do some babysitting that's paid in cash. I just wrote it on notebook paper - date, who paid me, how much, and why (babysitting). Then I signed it and dated it. My worker accepted that + my regular job paystubs. But then they called me back asking about a $200 deposit in my bank account that was actually just my sister paying me back for groceries! 🙄 Had to explain that too.

Yes, you should definitely include the pet sitting income! Even if it's irregular, all income must be reported. You don't need to proactively provide bank statements unless specifically requested, but be aware they may ask for them later if they need to verify deposits. For the pet sitting, create a simple statement like: "I, [your name], earn occasional income from pet sitting. In the 30 days before my application dated [date], I earned the following amounts: - $XX on [date] from [client name] - $XX on [date] from [client name]" Sign and date it, then submit it with your other documentation.

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Pay stubs sometimes aren't enough because they only show GROSS income. CalWORKs needs to know your NET income (what you actually take home). Make sure you're providing proof of all deductions too - taxes, health insurance, retirement, etc. And they need ALL income sources verified, not just your main job. Also, if your hours/pay fluctuate, they need to establish a pattern. So even if you sent 2 pay stubs, they might need more to determine your average income. I work for a community assistance org and I always tell clients to just overshare documentation rather than undershare - send everything you have for the last 30-60 days.

Your worker should have given you a form called CW 2200 (Income Report) to fill out. Did they mail you any forms? This is the typical form they use for income reporting. If they didn't send it, ask for it specifically when you call back.

just so u know they might also want bank statements not just proof of income!! they made me submit 3 months of statements because they were looking for "unreported income" after i submitted my proof. such a pain

One more tip: When you submit your income documentation, include a cover sheet that lists exactly what you're providing and what income sources each document covers. This helps prevent confusion and additional requests. For example: "Income Documentation for [Your Name]: 1. Main job: ABC Company pay stubs (4) for dates XX-XX 2. Pet sitting income: Self-declaration statement for dates XX-XX 3. One-time gift: Self-declaration for $XX received on [date]" This clear organization has helped many clients avoid the back-and-forth of multiple requests.