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CalWORKs definition of fleeing felon
People who are fleeing to avoid prosecution, or custody and confinement after conviction, for a crime or an attempt to commit a crime that is a felony, are ineligible for CalWORKs. Effective January 1, 2024, the definition of…
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Requirement to provide copies of electronically filed CalFresh applications and allow corrections
The California Department of Social Services has issued guidance regarding providing CalFresh households with a copy of their application. If an application is signed via handwritten or electronic signature, the CWD must offer to provide a copy of…
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Housing and Disability Advocacy program funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Housing and Disability Advocacy (HDAP) program has been allocated $44.6 million through June 30, 2028. HDAP provides housing-related financial assistance and supportive services The HDAP program provides housing supports and disability benefit advocacy to people experiencing homelessness…
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Bringing Families Home program funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Bringing Families Home (BFH) program has been allocated $81 million through June 30, 2028. BFH provides housing-related financial assistance and supportive services to families who are receiving child welfare services, including tribal child welfare services, and are…
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Home Safe program funding for Fiscal Year 2025-26
The Home Safe program has been allocated $83.9 million through June 30, 2028. Home Safe provides housing-related assistance for individuals involved in Adult Protective Services who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, and older and dependent adults…
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Implementation of CalFresh changes to noncitizen eligibility
HR1 caused substantial changes to noncitizen eligibility for CalFresh. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will implement these changes effective April 1, 2026. Counties cannot implement these changes prior to April 1, 2026. Counties cannot implement these…
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Implementation of CalFresh time limit
HR1 caused substantial changes to the CalFresh time limit and work requirements. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) will implement these changes effective June 1, 2026. Counties cannot implement these changes prior to automation in the CalSAWS…
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Electronic signatures on Social Security forms
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will now accept electronic signatures from commercial software products on certain forms. The signature must affix the signer’s name in the signature area of the form, and affix the date and time the…
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Child Support Guideline changes
The California Department of Child Support Services (DCSS) has informed local child support agencies (LCSAs) about changes to the child support guidelines. Beginning January 1, 2026, LCSA may no longer plead presumed income in child support complaints. This…
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CalWORKs Homeless Assistance Questions and Answers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued questions and answers about CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA). HA serves eligible CalWORKs recipients or applicants who are apparently eligible for CalWORKs, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. …