Clarification of the income eligibility standards. Specifically, page three of ACIN I-75-10, under the heading
Income Eligibility Standards, states that “The Income Eligibility Standards have changed and the new amounts must be applied to allotments for October 2010.” This section should state that “The income eligibility standards for FFY 2010-11 remain unchanged. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
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Foster Care Social Worker Home Visit Public Comments
CDSS has proposed new rules to implement social worker home visits. Public comment closes November 17th. [Download]
ACIN I-75-10: Information On COLAs: Maximum SNAP Allotments, Standard Deduction, Shelter Deduction, Homeless Household Shelter Allowance, SUA, LUA, Income Eligibility Standards and Food Stamp Tables of Coupon Issuance – EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010 (9/23/10)
New rates in effect as of 10/1/10. The maximum allotments remain the same, but the income limits, standard deduction, maximum excess shelter rate, SUA and LUA have changed. [Download]
ACL 10-41: Joint Responsibilities Of Counties And Tribal TANF Programs Regarding Confidential Information, Duplicate Aid And Time On Aid Data (9/15/10)
Tips on how counties and tribal TANF folks can share confidential information, prevent duplicate aid, and facilitate acquiring time on aid data. [Download]
ACIN I-70-10: Family Engagement As A Permanency Strategy (9/7/10)
In response to a 2008 Federal Child and Family Services Review in which reviewers raised concerns regarding inconsistent practices in concurrent planning and reunification efforts, the ACIN suggests two strategies to improve matters. Includes a discussion of the use of Cultural Brokers and Parent Partners. [Download]
ACL 10-40: CalWORKs): Changes To The SAWS 2A QR – Rights And Responsibilities Forms (8/31/10)
Issuing the new Rights and Responsibilities, as part of the Governor’s order to not use the EBT at casino/adult entertainment facilities. Informs folks that “one of the many intended purposes of their cash aid is to help meet their family’s basic needs, including shelter, food, and clothing” and that they have the right to get help finding access points. [Download]