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Cal-Learn Program

Cal-Learn History
Cal-Learn is a mandatory, statewide program for pregnant and parenting teens who are receiving cash aid and have not earned a high school diploma or its equivalent. The Cal-Learn Program was established to address teenage pregnancy and long-term welfare dependency.

Who is in Cal-Learn?

  • Teen parents who have not obtained a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Pregnant and custodial parents who are CalWORKs recipients under age 19.
  • 19-Year olds who were in Cal-Learn prior to their 19th birthday may participate on a voluntary basis up to age 20.

Participation Requirements

  • Attend a school program that leads to a high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Full-time attendance as defined by the teen parent's school.

Supportive Services

  • Child Care
  • Transportation
  • Ancillary Expenses

Cal-Learn Bonuses

  • Initiated upon graduation from high school or when the teen parent makes satisfactory school progress.
  • Satisfactory school progress:
    Report card reflects at least a "C" (2.0) GPA
  • An assistance unit with a teen parent or parents may receive up to four $100 bonuses in a 12-month period for each teen parent that makes satisfactory school progress.
  • $100 Bonus for satisfactory progress:
    • Paid to the teen parent's assistance unit
    • Not paid when the teen parent receives the $500 graduation bonus during the same time period.
  • $500 Bonus:
    • Paid to the teen parent upon graduation from high school or its equivalent
    • Paid one time
  • Cal-Learn $100 Sanction
  • Initiated when the teen parent fails to show adequate school progress:
    • Report card reflects less than 1.0 GPA
    • Report card not turned in as required
  • Applied to the teen parent's assistance unit:
    • Applied over a two-month period
  • Prior to initiating a sanction, the case manager must make reasonable efforts to reach the teen parent.
  • The teen parent may request a good cause determination to stop the sanction.

Case Management Requirements

  • Intensive case management services
  • AFLP standards used
  • Supportive services coordination
  • Monitoring school progress for bonus/sanction initiation
  • Good cause determinations
  • Reasonable efforts prior to sanction
  • Exemption/deferral determination and review

Report Card Submittal Schedule

Guidelines for schedule development:

  • 90-day participation period
  • Up to four report cards submitted in a 12-monht period
  • Report cards are due to the case manager 10 days after issued
  • Prior to initiating a sanction, the case manager must make reasonable efforts to reach the teen parent
  • Developed and sent within 30 days of orientation
  • When a teen parent does not cooperate, the case manager develops the schedule based on what is known about the teen parent.

For more information about the local program call:

Santa Barbara (805) 681-4952
Santa Maria (805) 346-8488
Lompoc (805) 737-6488

 


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