CalWORKs
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ACIN I-08-13: CalWORKs WTW 24-Month Time Clock Implementation Training Aid (2/28/13)
In the better late than never category, here is a “trianing module” for counties to train their workers on the welfare to work changes that went into effect 2 months ago. Counties must ensure that whatever training they…
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ACIN I-04-13: SB 35, And The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) (2/12/13)
SB 35 codified portions of the NVRA, which places additional requirements on voter registration agencies. The Secretary of State is in the process of revising the California NVRA Manual, specifically Chapter 4, for public assistance to reflect the…
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ACL 12-49E: Corrections To ACL 12-49: Implementation Of The Annual Reporting/Child Only (AR/CO) System In The CalWORKs And CalFresh Programs (2/12/13)
Corrections to make clear that the reporting threshold is the specified dollar amount “or more.” In case anyone thought the reporting was only for the exact dollar amount… [Download]
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ACL 13-10: CalWORKs: Changes Affecting Non-Minor Dependents As A Result Of SB 1013 And AB 1712 (2/7/13)
SB 1013 now allows Non Minor Dependents (NMD) who turn 19 before to January 1, 2013 to keep getting benefits beyond age 19 and up to age 21, provided all other applicable eligibility requirements have been met. No…
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ACL 12-67: CalWORKs) Program: New CalWORKs WTW 24-Month Time Clock (12/21/12)
A must-read for CalWORKs advocates, as it goes over the new 24 month clock, what starts and stops and extends it, and the logistics of rolling it out. [Download]
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ACL 13-02: CalWORKs SB 1041 Expiration Of The CalWORKs 48-Month Time Limit Exemption For Lack Of Supportive Services (1/24/13)
The exemption for “insufficient funds for support services” ended 12/31/12, but counties must provide 10 day notice prior to restarting the 48 month clock for these recipients. If the notice did not go out in December, counties must issue…
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ACIN I-62-12: Calculating Hours Of Participation In TANF Program Work Activities For Federal Data Reporting Purposes (1/10/13)
Instructions for calculating average weekly hours of participation. [Download]
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ACL 13-01: Reengagement Of CalWORKs Short-Term Exempt Individuals In WTW Activities (12/28/12)
A “must read” for anyone doing CalWORKs welfare to work advocacy/assistance. The instructions of how/when to reengage those who were exempt for young children or no funding for support services, and when their new 24 months “clock” on…
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ACL 12-72 : CalWORKs SB 1041 Extension Of Short Term Changes And The New Young Child Exemption (12/20/12)
This is a meaty one, folks! Counties must continue to exempt all clients who qualify for the young child exemptions (children 12-23 months or 2 under 6) through December 31, 2012; if exempt by the end of the…
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ACL 12-69: Alignment Of CalWORKs Hourly Work Participation Requirements To Federal TANF Requirements (12/17/12)
One of a series of “gotta read” letters implementing the budget bill’s changes to CalWORKs. This one covers the new hours, with some (important) teasers about the 24 month WTW clock (which will be explained in another letter…