CalWORKs
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No CalWORKs sanction when meeting federal work participation requirements
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing SB 1446 (2018). Effective July 1, 2019, recipients meeting federal participation requirements cannot be sanctioned and are eligible for supportive services. This applies to recipients who are…
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CalWORKs grant increase
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information to counties about the increase in the CalWORKs grant that will be effective on October 1, 2019. For Region 1, the Maximum Aid Payment will increase for 1…
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Separation of SIU and eligibility determination functions
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a reminder to counties that management of eligibility determination and program integrity investigation must be separate. County Special Investigative Unit (SIU) staff is responsible for preventing and discovering fraud…
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CalWORKs options for education activities
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued clarification about education as a CalWORKs welfare-to-work activity. During the 24 month time clock, activities are flexible and clients and engage in education and training without restriction. This includes…
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Cal-OAR performance measures
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding the CalWORKs Outcomes and Accountability Review (Cal-OAR). Cal-OAR establishes a local, data-driven program management system to facilitate improvement in the CalWORKs program. Cal-OAR has three main components:…
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CalWORKs grant cost of living increase
Effective July 1, 2019, the Minimum Basic Standard of Care (MBSAC) that used to determine CalWORKs grants will increase by 4.15 percent. This increase is annual cost of living increase. The Income In Kind level will also increase…
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Reasonable accommodations in CDSS and DHCS programs
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) and the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) have issued a joint letter reminding counties of their obligation to ensure equal access to persons with disabilities to state and federal funded…
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CalFresh and CalWORKs electronic notices
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) had a waiver from the federal government authorizing e-notices. CDSS implemented e-notices for CalWORKs using the same rules as CalFresh. Now the federal government no longer requires a waiver for and…
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Using HSP to purchase housing structures
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding use of Housing Support Program funds to purchase housing structures. CDSS has set aside $1,500,000 to purchase housing structures, which includes RVs, mobile homes and tiny homes. …
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Use of the Work Number
NOTE — The section of this ACL regarding the Work Number being used in conjunction with, but not in lieu of, existing income and eligibility sources, is superseded by ACL 21-16. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS)…