TCVAP
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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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SOGI self-identification
The California Department of Social Services has issued instructions implementing voluntary self-identification of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI). Although counties must ask about SOGI, applicant or recipient responses are voluntary. CDSS has created form CW 2223 for…
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CalWORKs and CalFresh file access rules
CDSS has issued instructions about access to county welfare department case files for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Trafficking and Crime Victim’s Assistance Program and Refugee Cash Assistance. The general rule is the client may inspect non-privileged, non-confidential documents in their…
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Eligibility guidelines for Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program
CDSS issued detailed guidelines for eligibility for the Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP). In general, TCVAP is available to victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes who are not eligible for other state…