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The end of finger imaging
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding the end of the Statewide Fingerprint Imaging System as a requirement for CalWORKs benefits. Effective July 1, 2018, finger print imaging will no longer be required as…
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CalFresh student eligibility
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing AB 214 regarding CalFresh student eligibility. The California Student Aid Commission must now provide written notice to Cal Grant A and B recipients of their potential eligibility…
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Welfare-to-Work 24-month time clock extenders
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing AB 818 regarding extension of the 24-month Welfare-to-Work time clock. The 24-month time clock allows flexibility in wefare-to-work activities by allowing activities that are not federally approved…
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Welfare-to-Work assignment for high school diploma
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing AB 1604 requiring counties to offer completing a high school diploma or the equivalent as a welfare-to-work plan. For clients who do have a high school diploma…
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CalWORKs and domestic violence
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing AB 557 regarding domestic abuse protocols for CalWORKs applicants and recipients. Effective January 1, 2018, counties must inform all CalWORKs applicants and recipients of the availability of…
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New CalFresh overissuances Notices of Action
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued new redesigned notices of action for CalFresh overissuances. The new notices are a change in form not content. The new forms are the result of a workgroup with assistance…
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Short-term interim funding for emergency caregivers
CDSS has issued instructions implementing interim funding for caregivers who have taken placement of children or non-minor dependants on an emergency basis. This funding is to provide benefits while a Resource Family Approval (RFA) application is pending. The…
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Diapers as welfare-to-work supportive service
CDSS has issued instructions implementing AB 480 regarding diapers as a welfare-to-work (WTW) supportive service. Starting April 1, 2018, counties must provide $30 per month to welfare-to-work participants to assist with diaper costs for each child under 36…
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IHSS Applications
CDSS has issued instructions implementing AB 1021 regarding IHSS applications. Counties must facilitate accepting applications by telephone, fax, in-person or email if the county is capable of accepting electronic applications. Counties must assist IHSS applicants and facilitate the…
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Changes to CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program and Employment and Training Program
CDSS has issued instructions implementing SB 282, the Reducing Hunger Among Vulnerable Californians Act of 2017. CDSS must now issue an annual ACL providing a list of counties or regions participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), instructions…