COVID-19
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COVID-19 extension of IHSS criminal background check changes
In ACL 20-50, the California Department of Social Services implemented a temporary suspension of the requirement that applicants to be In Home Supportive Services providers be fingerprinted as part of their criminal background check and allowed a name-based…
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COVID-19 APS protocols
Effective June 22, 2020, county Adult Protective Services (APS) will return to normal protocols for in-person visits and monthly welfare checks. This includes a face-to-face investigation when an elder or dependent adult is in imminent danger, 10-day in-person…
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COVID-19 extension of RCA, ECA and TCVAP eligibility
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding extension of eligibility for Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA) and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) until beyond the 8-month time limit until…
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COVID-19 processing IEVS matches
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding processing IEVS matches because of COVID-19. Processing of Recipient-IEVS matches for March, April, and May, 2020 are suspended. Counties must not process Recipient-IEVS matches received during March,…
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COVID-19 Interim Assistance Reimbursement agreements
Counties can be reimbursed for General Assistance/General Relief paid to claimants from retroactive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. One condition of this reimbursement is the claimant signing an agreement for interim assistance reimbursement called the SSP 14. The…
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COVID-19 IHSS personal protective equipment
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) informs counties that personal protective equipment is being made available to both In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers and recipients who requests it. Personal protective equipment is available at the Public…
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COVID-19 Project Roomkey
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued information and guidance about Project Roomkey which provides non-congregate shelter options to people experiencing homelessness, particularly private hotel rooms and trailers. California has distributed 1,305 trailers for Project Roomkey.…
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COVID-19 financial support for at risk families
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has provided information about financial support for eligible at-risk families with child welfare contact during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Households are eligible if they meet one of the following criteria…
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COVID-19 extension of CalFresh waivers
Federal waivers for CalFresh initial application and recertification interviews, requirement to conduct a face-to-face interview and of recording equipment for telephonic signatures have been extended to June 30, 2020. The interview waiver has been extended to recertifications. CalFresh…