ACIN I-85-10: Child Fatality And Near Fatality Reporting And Disclosure (10/29/10)

Clarification on reporting and disclosure responsibilities specific of child fatalities and near fatalities that are determined (not suspected) to be the result of abuse and/or neglect. Points out that dependency petition language may change the status of an ongoing or concluded child fatality investigation, and reviews how to handle requests for law enforcement redactions prior to the release of records when a public request is received. [Download]

ACIN I-87-10: Elimination Of EBT Cash Access At Additional Locations (11/1/10)

Notice of more restrictions on where poor folks can get free access to their EBT cash benefit.  No more EBT ATM’s at: Bail Bonds;  Bingo Halls; Cannabis Shops; Cruise Ships; Gun/Ammunition Stores; Night Clubs/Saloons/Taverns; Psychic Readers; Race Tracks;  Smoking Shops; Spa/Massage Salons; and Tattoo/Piercing Shops. Comes with a new poster.  [Download]

ACIN I-79-10: CalWORKs WTW Final Regulations Implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 1808 Requirements Regarding Federal Fiscal Penalty Pass-Through (10/19/10)

Transmittal of the  final regulations regarding state and county responsibility for any federal penalty imposed as a result of not meeting federal work participation rate (WPR) requirements. The emergency regulations became effective January 29, 2010, were implemented through ACIN I-29-10. The final regulations were effective as of August 26, 2010. [Download]

ACIN I-81-10: Serving LGBTQ Youth, LGBTQ Caregivers And LGBT Prospective Foster And Adoptive Parents (10/20/10)

Information on resources available to improve services to LGBTQ youth, their caregivers and LGBT prospective foster and adoptive parents. The letter also states that LBGT families must be recruited. The notice includes links to several policy and practice papers that support gay and lesbian parenting, and a reminder that AB 458 mandates that all state licensing and foster care providers get initial and ongoing training on anti-discrimination provisions. [Download]