The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued instructions implementing AB 236 regarding homeless assistance for family reunification cases.
CalWORKs families receiving family reunification services are now eligible for 16 days of temporary homeless assistance while searching for permanent housing. CalWORKs families receiving family reunification services are eligible if they are homeless and have no more than $100 in liquid resources. Counties should offer additional services to assist with housing including Family Stabilization, Housing Support Program and Bringing Families Home program. (ACL 18-71, June 25, 2018.)