CalWORKs
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CalWORKs Domestic Abuse policies
The California Department of Social Services has updated its guidance and provided policy reminders regarding the support of domestic abuse survivors through the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program. Before the implementation of AB 2277,…
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Civil rights complaint language
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has updated its appeal language for civil rights complaints. There are three main changes to the appeal language. The first of these changes increases the amount of time CalFresh complainants have…
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Impact of Social Security COLA on CalWORKs and CalFresh
Effective January 1, 2024, Social Security and SSI benefits will increase by a 3.2 percent cost of living adjustment (COLA). For new CalWORKs and CalFresh applications, the new Social Security and SSI amounts will be considered reasonably anticipated…
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Full child support pass-through for former CalWORKs recipients child only CalWORKs cases
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding full pass through of collected child support for CalWORKs recipients child only CalWORKs cases. Effective January 1, 2024, or when automation is completed, whichever is later, all…
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Changes to CalWORKs Homeless Assistance and referrals for Pregnancy Special Needs
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding changes to the CalWORKs Homeless Assistance program and referrals for Pregnancy Special Needs. CalWORKs applicants can verify pregnancy by a sworn statement or verbal attestation, and submitting…
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CalWORKs Home Visiting Program eligibility for pregnant persons
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has informed counties that eligibility for the CalWORKs Home Visiting Program has changed for pregnant persons. The CalWORKs Home Visiting Program is a voluntary program that home visiting services to pregnant and…
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Treatment of income from Guaranteed Income Pilot Programs for various program
Payments issued under the State Funded Guaranteed Income (GI) Pilot Program are exempt from being considered income and resource for various state and local benefit and assistance programs. There are seven pilot programs to support former foster youth…
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Withdrawing state hearing requests
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) State Hearings Division (SHD) has issued instructions regarding withdrawing of a state hearing request. A claimant or the Authorized Representative can withdraw a hearing request any time before a decision is issued.…
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Additions to county web pages regarding programs for immigrants
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding revising or adding information to county websites regarding programs available for Refugees; Asylees; Cuban/Haitian Entrants; certain Humanitarian Parolees; Special Immigrant Visa Holders; Amerasians; and Noncitizen Victims of…
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CalWORKs annual redetermination reminder notice
The California Department of Social Services has issued guidance regarding implementation of a reminder notice at annual recertification. Counties must redetermine continuing CalWORKs eligibility every twelve months. When recipients do not complete their annual redetermination by the 15th…