CalWORKs
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End of 2019 Public Charge rule
The Department of Homeland Security has decided not to defend the 2019 public charge rule in court and has dismissed all pending appeals regarding the 2019 public charge rule. As a result, the 1999 interim field guidance on…
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CalWORKs Home Visiting Program questions and answers
The California Department of Social Services has issued questions and answers about the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program. A few of the questions and answers address services to clients. Diapers and wipes can be considered a material good that…
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CalWORKs overpayments during COVID-19
The California Department of Social Services has issued reminders of CalWORKs overpayment policies in consideration of COVID-19. In recognition of the pace of policy changes, and the impact COVID-19 had on county operations and CalWORKs recipients’ inability to…
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Child care portal
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) provides information regarding the Stage One child care immediate and continuous eligibility monthly data report and online summary screen. This child care portal contains current individual family data needed to enroll…
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Suspected Unemployment Insurance fraud and identity theft information
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided guidance regarding reporting fraud or identity theft when it is suspected that someone else used their information to collect Unemployment Insurance benefits. In cases where applicants or recipients state…
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Standard ancillary services payment and other WTW changes for students
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) informs counties of changes to CalWORKs welfare-to-work (WTW) for students, including the new standard payment for ancillary services for students. These changes are effective January 1, 2021 and must be implemented…
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Increase in child support disregard for the CalWORKs program
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding the increase in the child support disregard for the CalWORKs program. Effective January 1, 2022, or when the computer systems are programmed, whichever is later, the disregard…
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End of 24-month CalWORKs time clock
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding the end of the 24-month CalWORKs time clock and related welfare-to-work (WTW) changes. Effective May 1, 2022, or when the computer systems are programmed, whichever is later,…
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Homelessness prevention programs
The California Department of Social Services has issued information about various homelessness prevention programs. CalWORKs diversion is a payment to help the family meet a short term need instead of receiving CalWORKs. A diversion payment can be used…
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Modifying CDSS required forms
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) states that they have learned that counties have been modifying required forms with proper consent. Forms that are in the “Required Forms – No Substitute Permitted” category cannot be modified or…