Info for the counties regarding the changes made to the Caseworker Visit mandate as a result of the federal Child and Family Services Improvement and Innovation Act ( Attachment A to the letter). Also gives an update on the progress of the state’s performance in meeting the Child and Family Services Act caseworker visit mandate . Lastly, revisions to Division 31 to replace the visit measures. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
Foster Care
ACL 13-34: The Independent Living Program (ILP) Annual Narrative Report And Plan For Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2012 (4/26/12)
Sets out the the updated ILP Annual Narrative Report and Plan for FFY 2012 (October 1, 2011 – September 30, 2012) for completion by counties. [Download]
ACL 13-31: Foster Youth Credit Reports (4/19/13)
Instructions for :
• Requesting credit reports on behalf of minors;
• Providing assistance to Non-Minor Dependents (NMDs) in requesting their credit reports;
• Ensuring minors and NMDs receive assistance in interpreting their credit reports and clearing any inaccuracies; and
• Documenting the above in the case file. [Download]
ACL 12-48E: Extended Benefits For Non-Minors Living With Current Or Former Non-Related Legal Guardians (NRLG) (4/23/13)
One of those big “oops” Errata. The table reviewing eligibility of NMD’s to return to a non-related guardian was wrong. The chart is voided, and the ACL correct it, stating that Nonminors with former NRLG who lost benefits when they turned 19 in 2012 due solely to attaining age 19, may return to the care of the guardian and resume AFDC-FC benefits up to the age of 21. This provision does not apply to nonminors who attained age 19 in 2011. [Download]
ACL 13-21: Child Welfare Services Disaster Response Plan Update (4/23/14)
A request to all the counties to send updated disaster plans, and a list of what needs to be in the plans. [Download]
ACIN I-15-13: Resources Available To County And Tribal Child Welfare Agencies At No Cost (4/11/13)
A listing of the plethora of free Child Welfare Services resources. Many of the projects and activities meet federal requirements which enable California to receive various federal funds. [Download]