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76 Federal Register 15, Proposed HUD Rule: Equal Access to Housing in HUD Programs–Regardless of Sexual Orientation or Gender Identity, pp. 4194 – 4198 (January 24, 2011)
There is still time to comment on this groundbreaking proposed rule that has come to be referred to as the “LGBT HUD proposed rule”. The proposed rule cites to studies establishing significant unequal housing access for and housing…
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ACL 11-26: Heathcock v. Allenby Lawsuit – Statewide Policy Regarding Initiating Collection On Overissuance (O/I) Claims Requirements In The CalFresh Program (3/14/11)
At long last, the ACL directs counties that they are required by SNAP law to provide a 1) a Notice with a sufficient explanation of what caused the overissuance 2) a detailed budget when sending overissuance notices. The…
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ACL 11-21: Transitional Housing Placement And The Impact Of California Alliance Of Child And Family Services v. Allenby (3/10/11)
The Court ordered California to adjust group home rates to reflect the California Necessities Index. The lawsuit did not directly impact the rates of the Transitional Housing Programs. However, state statute sets rates for the THPP and THP-Plus…
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ACIN I-83-10E: Errata To The Disaster Guidance Attachment – Disaster Income Eligibility Standards And Allotments (2/25/11)
Although the Disaster SNAP Program Allotments are unchanged for Federal Fiscal Year 2011, the Disaster Gross Income Limits were reduced by $1.00 for households of four persons or larger due to the reduction to the maximum excess shelter…
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ACL 11-13E: CalWORKs Program And CalFresh: Changes In The Treatment Of Federal Tax Credits And Refunds In The CalWORKs And CalFresh Programs (2/10/11)
Well, the original ACL was right…as far as it went. This errata clarifies that the information about tax credits and refunds applies also to the Refugee Cash Assistance, the Entrant Cash Assistance, and the Trafficking and Crime Victims…
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ACL 11-17: Workers’ Compensation Insurance Coverage For Participants In The CalWORKs Program And The CalFresh Employment And Training Program (2/16/11)
Updated information on Worker’s comp for CalWORKs and CalFresh E & T. Worker’s comp covers CalWORKs And CFE&T activities “including but not limited to” Unpaid Work Experience, Unpaid Community Service, and Subsidized Employment. Claims information and processing details.…
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ACL 11-18: Monthly Caseworker Visits With Children Forms And Documentation For Probation Officers (2/11/11)
Just clarifying ACL 10-19, which set forth the new federal requirements and reporting instructions in compliance with the Child and Family Services Improvement Act (the Act) of 2006. This ACL is to notify that both county child welfare…
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ACIN I-09-11: New CDSS Website For Child Fatality And Near Fatality Disclosure And Reporting Requirements And Information (2/8/11)
Transparency, here we come! Online access is now available for information regarding California’s child fatality and near fatality reporting requirements (resulting from abuse and/or neglect). In addition, a link to the Statement of Findings and Information (SOC 826)…
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ACL 11-10: New Federal Policy Guidelines Relating To The Foster Care Program And Redeterminations (1/28/11)
Effective July 9, 2010 (yeah, last year), annual redeterminations of AFDC of deprivation, is no longer required after the initial linkage determination has been made. A new review process is effective January 1, 2011, and applies to both…
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ACL 11-13: CalWORKs And CalFresh Changes In The Treatment Of Federal Tax Credits And Refunds In The CalWORKs And CalFresh Programs (2/2/11)
Instruction to CWDs regarding changes in the way federal tax credits and refunds will be treated in the CalWORKs and CalFresh Programs, as a result of passage of H.R. 4853, the Tax Relief Bill. Regulations currently require that…