Resources & Links

Children's Entertainment Work Permits

Children MUST bring an original work permit to each audition and booking, along with schoolwork for a 3 hr school day to each booking. We cannot submit kids to any auditions or booking without a valid work permit. They are free but need to be renewed every 6 months. Put it on your calendar for 45 days before expiration.

Procedures for Obtaining a Childrens' Entertainment Work Permit:

http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/Form-EntertainmentWorkPermit.pdf

Download Childrens' Entertainment Work Permit Application:

http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DLSEForm277.pdf

District Offices: http://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/DistrictOffices.htm

Children's Coogan Accounts

According to California State Law, all parents whose children work in the entertainment industry are required to open a Coogan account. It is mandatory that parents put 15% or their child’s gross earnings into this bank account where it will essentially be the separate property of the child rather than that of the parents. Parents cannot touch the money without a court order or until the child is eighteen. This law was passed in 2000 as a result of Jackie Coogan and other prior child stars whose parents had unlawfully spent all of their earnings.

Ask your bank about setting up a Coogan account. It is usually easier to do this before your child's work date.

For more information about Coogan accounts:

http://www.aftrasagfcu.org

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SAG/Aftra Union Information

SAG's 24/7 website is an electronic nerve center filled with valuable information and key resources. Any time of the day or night, visit SAG 24/7 and connect to one of the best industry tools in cyber space.

http://www.sag.org/sagWebApp/index.jsp