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Extension of CalFresh ABAWD waiver
The United States Department of Agriculture has granted a one year extension of the statewide waiver of the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) rules. The ABAWD rule means anyone between the ages of 18 and 54 with no…
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Change in definition of part time child care
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a Child Care Bulletin (CCB) regarding definitional changes to part-time and full-time care consistent with Senate Bill (SB) 140 and clarifies inconsistencies with other regulations and codes. Part-time care…
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CalWORKs Stage 2 child care eligibility
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued a clarification about eligibility for CalWORKs Stage 2 child care. To be eligible for Stage 2 child care, families must either be 1) receiving CalWORKs, and the county determines…
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Social Security Long COVID claims
The Social Security Administration release guidance about medical evidence for disability claims based on symptom of Long COVID. The guidance discussesthe kinds of medical evidence Social Security says is needed to evaluate disability claims based on long-term health…
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2024 SUN Bucks implementation
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is implementing the SUN Bucks program for Summer 2024 to provide nutrition benefits to low-income families with school age-children. The program will provide $40 per month in food benefits during the…
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Changes to the Bringing Families Home program
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding changes to the Bringing Families Home Program. Bringing Families Home provides financial assistance and housing support services to families receiving child welfare services, including tribal child welfare…
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Changes to the Home Safe program
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding changes to the Home Safe Program. Home Safe provides housing support services to older adults and dependent adults who are both at risk of homelessness, and who…
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Changes to the HDAP program
The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding changes to the Housing and Disability Assistance Program (HDAP). HDAP provides housing support and disability benefits advocacy for people experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of…
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COVID-19 vaccination requirement for In-Home Supportive Services workers
The State Public Health Officer has ordered that all In Home Supportive Services (IHSS) providers be vaccinated by November 30th 2021. This requirement does not apply to IHSS providers who live with or are family members of the…
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Emergency Broadband Benefit
The Federal Communications Commission has announced the Emergency Broadband Benefit to help families struggling to afford internet service because of COVID-19. The Emergency Broadband Benefit will provide a discount of up to $50 for broadband service for eligible…