Author: Jodie Berger

ACIN I-29-13: Extended Foster Care (EFC) Update (6/6/13)

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Info on new law requirements (ok, since last year) for the “after 18” program (EFC).  Most of the changes are to apply existing Foster Care rules to this older population.

The SB 1013 removed the phased-in maximum age limits for foster care in 2012 and 2013. This allows a non-minor dependent (NMD) who continuously remains in foster care to stay until the age of 21.  (The phased in ages remains for “re-entry” youth, also explained in this letter.)   The letter reviews notice, court process, the health and education passport, placement, etc. [Download]

 

ACL 13-46: CalWORKs Program And CalFresh: Changes In The Treatment Of Federal Tax Credits And Refunds (6/10/13)

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As a result of passage of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012, there are two major changes for counties: 1) federal tax credits and refunds received on or after January 1, 2013, are  permanently excluded
as income when determining eligibility and benefit amount in the CalWORKs and CalFresh programs; and 2) these tax credits and refunds are  also  disregarded as a resource for 12 months from the date of receipt. [Download]