Transmits the latest survey results. [Download]
Transmits the latest survey results. [Download]
Notice that the “Differential Response Guidelines and Resources for Implementation” is now available, and attached to the ACIN. [Download]
Once again, California has qualified for a waiver of the Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWD) work requirement. Effective October 1, 2010, the ABAWD requirement will be waived for all counties within California except for those counties that decline to participate. The Notice provides instructions for both groups. [Download]
The word is in from the feds: California (1) was
successful in meeting the 90% two-parent WPR requirement and (2) failed to meet the 50% All Families rate for FFY 2008. After caseload reduction credits, CA was only 3.9% away from meeting the all-family rate. Close but no cigar, so the penalty pass-on to the counties has been triggered. DSS, after finding no basis to challenge the finding, has decided to claim “reasonable cause” in order to mitigate the penalties. More to come… [Download]
Q & A re: the rate for developmentally disabled children receiving Foster Care or Adoption Assistance benefits. Questions concerning the rate to be paid for children who are placed out-of-state will be addressed in a future ACL. [Download]
A reminder to county Child Welfare Services/Probation agencies and the California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Adoptions District Offices (DOs) of the requirements of the Safe and Timely Interstate Placement of Foster Children Act of 2006. The timeframe is 60 days – no extensions. [Download]