California Code, Welfare and Institutions Code - WIC § 11326

(a) The county shall conduct a reappraisal of any participant who does not obtain unsubsidized employment upon completion of all activities included in the welfare-to-work plan developed pursuant to Section 11325.4. The reappraisal shall evaluate whether there are extenuating circumstances as defined by the county that prevent the participant from obtaining employment within the local labor market area.

(b) Upon a determination that extenuating circumstances exist, the participant shall be assigned to additional activities in accordance with subdivision (b) of Section 11325.22 as the county determines to be appropriate and necessary.

(c) Upon a determination that no extenuating circumstances exist, and until this determination is reversed, the participant shall be limited to the activities in subdivisions (a), (d), (i), (l), and (q) of Section 11322.6. Participation in those activities shall be subject to the requirements of Section 11322.8.