ACIN I-23-12: Application Processing Timeliness Corrective Action Plan (CAP) (5/7/12)

Friendly reminder from the state of the importance of meeting the timely processing requirements for CalFresh applications.  And that the failure to do so (at least 90% within timeframes) in two consecutive quarters, for either Expedited Service or 30-day normal application processing, will require a corrective action plan.  The FNS requires the state rate to be 90%, or else the state must meet a 100% timely rate!  We are at 81.8% right now.  [Download]

ACIN I-22-12: CalFresh For Foster Youth (5/1/12)

A reminder of the importance of connecting youth leaving foster care with CalFresh benefits. Although ACL 09-25 got the uptake rate from less than 5% to 22%, there is obviously room for improvement.  Despite legal obligations to maximize aid, the letter suggests the “development of a collaborative process involving both CalFresh and Child Welfare Services staff.” [Download]

ACIN I-21-12: CalWORKs and CalFresh: – Mid-Quarter Change When Child Moves to A New Assistance Unit/Household (4/23/12)

A review of what to do when a family applies for cash aid or CalFresh benefits for a child who is currently aided in another assistance unit.  The ACIN reminds counties to be prompt in determination of eligibility, and how/when it can cut aid mid-quarter. Includes a DV warning about false claims.  If the 10-day notice period is fast approaching (e.g. it is the 18th or 19th of the month) counties should do everything possible to complete the determination of care and control so the new caretaker relative does not have to wait an additional month before s/he can begin receiving aid for the child in their care. [Download]

ACIN I-12-12: Annual CalFresh Survey of Operations and Access (2/23/12)

That time of year again. The survey, however, has been revised to include additional questions on Expedited Services (timing of questions), modified categorical eligibility, face-to-face interview waivers, call/change centers, on-line applications, and document imaging. This Notice goes over the changes, to increase the data known to the agency, so it can analyze the impact of regulatory and statutory changes.  [Download]