Child Welfare Services
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Presumptive transfer of children in STRTPs
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance on the presumptive transfer process for foster children and youth placed outside of the their counties of original jurisdiction in Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs (STRTPs). Presumptive transfer is…
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Tribally Approved Homes
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information regarding approval, payment and placement preservation of Tribally Approved Homes. A Tribally Approved Home is a home licensed or approved by an Indian child’s tribe or organization designated…
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Requirements and guidelines for participation in the ASIST program
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance to counties participating in the Active Supportive Intervention Services for Transition (ASIST) program. The ASIST program is a short-term resource to aid the transition of children, youth and…
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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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Child Welfare Services case plan documentation of postsecondary education support
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding including postsecondary education support in child welfare services case plan. Children age 16 and over and non-minor dependents are encouraged to pursue post-secondary education. The case plan…
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Assessing child safety and monitoring of safety plans
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions on assessing child safety when determining if a child can be remain safely in their home. In order to ensure consistency across counties, the CDSS has provided information…