New time clock requires new time clock tracking.  Information on the codes for counties to use to track the 24 month WTW flexible activity clock. [Download]

One of those, “ok, so we’re late, but here you go” letters: Attached to the ACL are the final regulations implementing the CalWORKs restricted account provisions.  Law passed 2008, regs were implemented by ACL in 2011, and these final regs finished 12/2012.  And now we know about them…  [Download]

A review of key questions, and an emphasis that the 24 months is a period of PARTICIPANT flexibility, in which to get any activity needed for self-sufficiency identified in the assessment, without core hour requirements.  “Heh, but what about that federal work participation requirement,” you may be wondering: “The CWDs are required to follow state law. State law mandates that clients are to be given the option of being assigned to the full range of WTW activities, limited by their individualized assessment pursuant to MPP section 42-711.55. The goal of the CalWORKs program is to avoid long term need for aid, by providing clients with the skills needed to move out of poverty. During the WTW 24-Month Time Clock period, clients must be allowed to focus on gaining the skills, education, training, and other barrier removal services, when needed, to achieve long-term self-sufficiency. A CWD’s concern about meeting the federal WPR may not be a reason for preventing or discouraging clients from changing activities or hours according to the new rules under SB 1041.”  [Download]

Transmits the new CW 2208 form that counties must use to provide recipients information regarding the number of months remaining on his or her WTW 24-Month Time Clock.  All counties which have not notified clients regarding their WTW 24-Month Time Clock must now provide the CW 2208 to all clients with whom the CWD conducted an annual redetermination between January 1, 2013 and the release of this ACL, as well as all applicants who applied on or after January 1, 2013.  Also list required issuance (application, renewal, and between 18-21 months.) [Downlodad]

In the better late than never category, here is a “trianing module” for counties to train their workers on the welfare to work changes that went into effect 2 months ago.  Counties must ensure that whatever training they are using (or have already done?) is consistent with the information in the module. [Download]