CalFresh and H.R. 1 ABAWD Requirements

Course Overview

The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 limits CalFresh benefits for Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents to three months in a 36-month period unless federal work requirements are met. For many years, statewide waivers suspended enforcement of these rules in California. With the passage of HR 1 on July 4, 2025, these waivers were rescinded and California will reinstate ABAWD time limit requirements in 2026.

Many ABAWDs face barriers that make consistent employment difficult. This course provides counties with practical guidance on applying ABAWD policy, determining exemptions and managing ongoing eligibility. Participants will build confidence in identifying individuals subject to ABAWD rules and supporting them in maintaining CalFresh benefits through work participation or qualifying exemptions.

Learning Objectives

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

  • Identify individuals who are subject to ABAWD time limit rules with accuracy

  • Differentiate between ABAWD requirements and CalFresh Work Registration, including all applicable exemptions

  • Apply CalSAWS functions to track and manage ongoing ABAWD eligibility

  • Calculate and verify the number of months used within the 36-month ABAWD period

  • Evaluate household circumstances to determine, screen for and document ABAWD and CalFresh Work Registration exemptions accurately

Academic Units
0
Section Number
262CTS907
Instruction Method
Online class

Section Notes

Fee Details: The enrollment fee for this half-day class is $127.50 per participant or .03 training units for those utilizing their county contract. This fee includes quality instruction from subject-matter expert(s), research-based curricula and all digital course materials.

Training Format: This program will be offered via remote learning using Zoom. Login information will be provided after your enrollment is processed.

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Enrollment Policies

Enrollment closes on 10/19/26

Those paying by check or with credit card, please have payment to us at your earliest convenience.

To be officially dropped from the class, please notify us at least 10 business days prior to the training start date to drop a class and cancel the billing, or request a refund of fees paid, less than a $30 processing fee (no exceptions). Please use this link to cancel from the class:  Enrollment Cancelation Link.

If you have questions, please contact us at (530) 757-8538 or at:  [email protected].

Substitutions can be made with 48-hour minimum notice prior to the training start date. A 48-hour notice is needed to get all updated information processed.