What documents do I need to bring to add my husband and newborn to my CalWORKs case?

Congrats on your baby and marriage! Here's what you'll need to bring: For your husband: - Marriage certificate - His ID (driver's license or state ID) - Social Security card - Birth certificate - Proof of income (last 4 pay stubs) - Any bank statements from the last 3 months For your baby: - Birth certificate - Social Security card (if you have it already) - Hospital discharge papers if birth certificate isn't available yet Also bring proof of your current address if your husband wasn't living with you before, like a lease with both names or bills showing the same address. They'll recalculate your benefits based on household size and total income, so be prepared that your benefit amount might change.

when i added my bf last year they wanted his ID n social security card n pay stubs buuuuut they didnt ask for birth certificit. every county diffrent tho. also make sure u tell them about the baby quick cuz they give u a diaper stipend for kids under 2 its like $30 extra per month. oh n they might ask for proof u guys live together like mail with both names.

I might b wrong but I think adding ur husband is gonna make ur benefits go down a lot cause they count all his income. My sister added her husband and they almost got cut off completely cause he was making too much at his part time job. Just warning u

Make sure you also fill out the SAR7 form if you're close to your reporting month to report these changes! Having all the documents is important, but so is properly reporting the household composition change on your Semi-Annual Report. Some counties are really strict about this. If your husband has been living with you before you reported the change, they might count it as an unreported change and potentially create an overpayment situation.

I recommend calling ahead to confirm exactly what you need to bring for your specific county. I spent FOUR HOURS at the welfare office last year because I didn't have all the right documents when adding my partner to my case. They made me come back with additional verification and it was so frustrating. I finally found this service called Claimyr (claimyr.com) that helped me actually reach a real person at the county office by phone. They have a video demo at https://youtu.be/jzISHxCPLwE that shows how it works. Saved me from making extra trips to the office. You can call ahead and get a complete list of required documents for your specific situation.

Y'all the OP should know that adding a husband can be complicated. The county will do an income test and if his income is over the limit for your family size, you could lose benefits. But with a baby, your family size is bigger so the income limit is higher too. MAKE SURE to ask about the 30-1/3 income disregard for the first 4 months if he's newly working. They don't always tell you about this! They're supposed to disregard $30 and then 1/3 of his remaining earned income for 4 months which could help you keep more benefits.

Don't forget also to ask about CalWORKs childcare benefits for your newborn! Since your husband works part-time, you both might be required to participate in Welfare to Work activities if your baby is over 6 months old. But if you qualify for childcare assistance, they'll cover those costs while you're working or in approved activities. The childcare benefit is actually worth a lot more than the cash aid in many cases.

i added my gf and her kid last year and they wanted everyting for both!!! so bring EVERYTHING you can think of - lease, birth certificates, id's, ssn cards, bills, paystubs, marriage license, bank statements, everything!!!! the welfare office in our county kept asking for more and more stuff and it took like 3 months to finally get them added and get the right benefits. so frustrating!!!

Hey Jade! Congratulations on your new baby and marriage! 🎉 I just went through this exact process 6 months ago when I added my partner and our baby to my case. Here's my advice based on what worked for me: **Bring copies of everything, not just originals!** They kept some of my documents and I'm so glad I had copies. **For timing on reporting changes:** Don't wait for your SAR7 - report household changes within 10 days. I know it seems scary but it's actually better to report right away. They'll do the income calculation and you might be pleasantly surprised - with the baby added, your family size increases which means higher income limits. **Important tip nobody mentioned:** Ask specifically about transitional childcare benefits when you're there. Even though your baby is young now, getting on the waitlist early is smart because there's often a waiting period. Also, bring a snack and water bottle - these appointments can take HOURS! Good luck mama, you've got this! 💪