Hey I have a question here so my child who's 4 has been getting calworks. However I don't qualify beacuse of a probation violation from years ago I haven't fixed anyways. I've been putting for years I'm applying for myself even though I don't qualify. I've always thought I put yes since he is a minor do I actually need to put no? I don't want to get in trouble someone also said it doesn't matter beacuse the system will automatically show I'm on probation and it will get denied.

I understand your concern about the CalWORKs application process for your child. This is actually an important distinction that needs clarification. When applying for CalWORKs, you should be truthful about who in the household is applying for benefits. If you know you don't qualify due to your probation violation, you should indicate that you're applying for your child only, not for yourself. The application should reflect that you are the parent/caretaker, but not seeking benefits for yourself. It's true that the system can verify probation status through background checks, but that doesn't mean you should mark that you're applying for yourself if you know you don't qualify. Accuracy on these forms is important. For your situation, here's what you should do: - On your next renewal or if you need to update information, clarify that you're only applying for your child - Consider contacting your eligibility worker to explain the situation and correct any misunderstanding - Your child can still receive benefits even if you don't qualify As for potential trouble from past applications, it would be best to proactively address this with your caseworker. Explain that you misunderstood the application question. They deal with application confusion regularly and can help you correct the information. In the long term, resolving your probation violation might be worth considering as it could allow you to qualify for benefits yourself.

I'm sorry you're dealing with this stressful situation. It's really important to be honest on your applications to avoid any issues down the road. Since you know you don't qualify due to the probation violation, you should only be applying for your child, not yourself. When you fill out the application, you'd be listed as the caretaker/parent but not as someone receiving benefits. I'd strongly recommend calling your caseworker as soon as possible to clarify this situation. Explain that you may have been confused about the application process in the past and want to make sure everything is correct going forward. Most workers understand that these forms can be confusing and appreciate when people try to fix mistakes. Your child's benefits shouldn't be affected by this - kids can receive CalWORKs even when their parents don't qualify. The important thing is being upfront about it now. Also, have you looked into what it would take to resolve the probation violation? Sometimes there are programs or payment plans that can help clear these issues up, which could eventually make you eligible for benefits too. Don't panic about past applications - just focus on getting it right from here on out. Being proactive and honest with your worker is usually the best approach.