Notice that there is a Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) vaccine shortage. One year olds will still get their first HiB vaccine, but may have the booster held off. This counts as “unavailable,” and thus meets the “good faith” exception to the immunization requirements for CalWORKs. [Download]

Effective 10/1/08, here’s the “how to verify WTW activities” letter. Reminder to counties that this is JUST for counting towards federal work participation, and does not alter CalWORKs rules (i.e. individual assessment used to develop assignment of activities). Of note: study time; excused absences; job search time calculation as hours not calendar weeks; BA’s and other advanced degrees are permissible voc ed. Finally, the letter describes permissible verification of hours of participation: The verifying party confirms the participant was enrolled in an allowable course of study during the period of time for which hours are being reported and that the hours of participation correspond to the days classes are scheduled.

Counties are reminded that homework time must be allowed in the County plan, but are encouraged to use language that is not overly narrow to ensure inherent flexibility to accommodate any regulatory changes to this provision in the future. [Download]