Implementation instructions for restoration of the $225 EID in the CalWORKs program effective October 1, 2013.  [Download]

For all those doing Welfare to Work, another key letter explaining the new 24 month time clock.  For counties, new WDTIP codes, too.

Of key interest:

• Impact on 24 mtc of 2nd parent (excused) volunteering
• Q #5 on 30% federal cap on voc ed (“As a result, the federal 30 percent limit will have no effect on the number of clients who may engage in education  before and after the expiration of their WTW 24-Month Time Clock.”)
• Stopping the clock when amending the WTW plan
• No sanction for any hours assigned above 20/30/35 a week (“clients may not be subject to sanction for failing to participate any number of hours beyond the required 20, 30, or 35 hours per week for WTW participation, even though additional hours may be written into the client’s WTW plan.”)

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With the removal of Teen parents from welfare to work and the restoration of the CalLearn program, back comes the CalLearn brochure! [Download]

For the counties…the form contains some changes to definitions that will affect reporting.  [Download]

Transmits the new (final) regulations, previously implemented through ACL, on the AB 98 changes.  SB 72 expanded the eligible population for AB 98 funded wage subsidies and increase the duration of qualifying job placements. Also, AB 98  participants who reapply for cash assistance are considered current recipients for the purposes of CalWORKs eligibility income and work requirements if reapplying within three calendar months of the SE placement.  [Download]