Foster Care
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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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Funding for emergency caregiver placement
Emergency Caregiver Funding for families with whom a child or non-minor dependant has been placed on an emergency basis has been continued. This funding is also available for placements for a “compelling reason” pending approval as a Resource…
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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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Extended Foster Care for married youth and youth in non-active duty military service
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions for two changes in eligibility for Extended Foster Care. First, nonminor dependants can now enter, reenter or remain in Extended Foster Care if they are married or get…
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Extended Foster Care for trafficking victims
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing AB 604 which allows continued eligibility for extended foster care if the court vacates the youth’s underlying adjudication because they were a victim of human trafficking. SB…
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Implementation of the Intensive Services Foster Care Program
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions regarding the implementation of the Intensive Treatment Foster Care (ISFC) program. The ISFC program is intended to serve children who require intensive treatment and behavioral supports, as well…
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Medi-Cal for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs)
DHCS issued a letter with information and guidance to counties regarding cases for Unaccompanied Refugee Minors (URMs) URMs who are otherwise eligible get no share of cost full scope Medi-Cal benefits, and are to be treated like foster…
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Short Term Residential Therapeutic Programs Placement Criteria, Interagency Placement Committees, Second Level Review for Ongoing Placements
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has recently provided guidance and instructions regarding Interagency Placement Committees (IPCs), Short-Term Residential Therapeutic Programs Placement (STRTP) Criteria, Child and Family Teams (CFTs), and Second Level Review requirements for children and…
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Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Children in Foster Care
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance for counties participating in the Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children in the 2018-19 fiscal year. The Bridge Program aims to increase the number of stable,…