COVID-19
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COVID-19 waivers of adult and senior care program licenses
The California Department of Social Sercices (CDSS) has issued a statewide waiver of certain adult and senior care program licensee requirements. Facilities must limit entry only to individuals who need entry for prevention, containment, and mitigation measures. A…
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COVID-19 suspension of community care licensed provider inspections
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has suspended annual inspections for all Community Care Licensed facilities because of COVID-19. CDSS will continue to conduct complaint investigations on a timeline based on the nature of the allegations. (PIN…
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COVID-19 child care facility waivers
The California Department of Education (CDE) has issued an emergency waiver for operation of temporary employer sponsored child care. An employer that needs to immediately provide temporary employer sponsored child care may do so under the waiver if…
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COVID-19 changes to Stage 1 child care attendance and reporting requirements
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding changes to attendance and reporting requirements because of COVID-19. These changes were enacted by SB 117 which waives specific attendance and reporting requirements for CalWORKs Stage 1…
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COVID-19 temporary waiver of family child care fees
Effective April 1, 2020 for April, May, and June, 2020, all family fees for California Department of Education child care programs are waived. Contractors must suspend collecting any family fees as of April 1, 2020 and must notify…
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VA mortgage special relief for COVID-19
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has issued information regarding special relief for COVID-19. VA will conduct meetings by telephone with persons for people with symptoms of or exposed to COVID-19. VA encourages holders or guaranteed loans to…
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VA request for foreclosure moratorium
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) strongly encourages loan holders to establish a 60 day moratorium beginning on March 18, 2020 on completing foreclosures or initiating new foreclosures on loans. VA regulations allow additional interest in a guarantee…
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IHSS reassessments during COVID-19
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has authorized counties to suspend any scheduled In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) reassessments through June 30, 2020. However, initial assessments must continue to be done face-to-face. Social workers should try to…
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Changes to CAPI procedures because of COVID-19
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has announced temporary changes to the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) because of COVID-19. Until further notice, the CAPI face-to-face interview requirement is waived for CAPI initial applications. Counties and…
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Interim housing and homeless program guidance on COVID-19
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding CDSS housing and homeless programs for COVID-19. The guidance relates to CalWORKs Homeless Assistance (HA), CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP), Bringing Families Home (BFH), Housing and Disability…