COVID-19
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COVID-19 hotels for healthcare workers
California is providing free or discounted hotel rooms to healthcare workers who are exposed to or test positive for COVID-19. To be eligible, healthcare facilities need to certify that employees within their healthcare facility have presumably been exposed…
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COVID-19 HUD waivers
The United States Department of Housing and Urban Development has issued several waivers regarding requirements for various programs because of COVID-19. This summary focuses on waivers that directly affect tenants and voucher holders. Waivers for both public housing…
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COVID-19 verification of foster care status for Phones for Foster Youth program
The Phones for Foster Youth program provides a free smartphone with unlimited voice and text and hotspot capability, to current and former foster youth residing in California. To be eligible, a person must be a current or former…
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COVID-19 CAPI procedures
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued clarification regarding procedures for the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) program during COVID-19. Counties are to promptly determine CAPI eligibility without waiting for signed forms for requested documentation. …
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COVID-19 IHSS parent providers
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding redetermination of eligibility of a parent to be a paid In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) provider for their minor child during COVID-19. In general, parents are allowed…
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COVID-19 Trustline registration period
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has extended the period for TrustLine child care registration to 180 days because of COVID-19. Effective April 4, 2020, prospective license- exempt child care providers who are required to be TrustLine…
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COVID-19 drivers license and vehicle registration renewal
Governor Newsom has issued an Executive Order suspending requirements for renewing drivers licenses is suspended through June 30, 2020. Renewal of Department of Motor Vehicle identification cards and vehicle registration is suspended for 60 days. Vehicle registration requirements…
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COVID-19 child welfare services visits by videoconference
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance authorizing child welfare services monthly caseworker visits to be done by videoconference when an emergency prohibits or limits face-to-face contact. The decision to do monthly caseworker visits by…
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COVID-19 stimulus payment exempt from execution
Governor Newsom has issued an executive order that CARES Act stimulus payments and any other payments in response to COVID-19 are exempt from attachment, levy, execution, or garnishment without a claim. This includes financial institution offsets and liens for…