TCVAP
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Changes to CalWORKs recipient financial eligibility test
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding continuing financial eligibility for CalWORKs recipients. When a family receiving CalWORKs has an income increase that takes over 130% of the Federal Poverty Level (the Income Reporting…
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Prepopulated SAR 7
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has developed a new SAR 7 semi-annual report form. Effective the date automation is complete, counties must provide the new SAR 7 form prepopulated to recipients of CalWORKs, CalFresh, California Food…
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Changes to RCA, ECA and TCVAP
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) informs counties about the effect of various CalWORKs changes on the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program, Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA) program and Trafficking and Crime Victims Protection Act (TCVAP) benefits. In…
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Additions to county web pages regarding programs for immigrants
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding revising or adding information to county websites regarding programs available for Refugees; Asylees; Cuban/Haitian Entrants; certain Humanitarian Parolees; Special Immigrant Visa Holders; Amerasians; and Noncitizen Victims of…
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New NA Back 9 form
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a revised version of the NA Back 9 form, which is the form on the back of every Notice of Action for a CDSS administered program about hearing rights…
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Waivers and flexibilities for application for RCA, ECA, TCVAP and RSS
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding waivers and flexibilities that apply to Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP), Refugee Support Services (RSS), and RSS…
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General overview of Refugee Cash Assistance and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program
California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a general overview of the Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA) program and Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP). RCA is a federally-funded, 12-month cash assistance program available for non-citizen populations…
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CalWORKs MBSAC increase
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has informed counties that the CalWORKs Minimum Basic Standard of Care (MBSAC) will increase by 6.85% effective July 1, 2023. This is an annual cost of living increase. This will increase…
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Increase in CalWORKs vehicle value limit
The California Department of Social Services has informed counties that the vehicle value for the CalWORKs program increases to $32,045 effective July 1, 2023. This increase also applies to Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance, and Trafficking and…
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Treatment of CAPP payments for various programs
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance to County Welfare Departments (CWDs) regarding treatment of California Arrearages Payment Program (CAPP) payments issued to California assistance program applicants and recipients to help pay eligible past due…