The latest list of counties. [Download]

Correction: The definition of a “single custodial parent” in the original letter omitted the word “adult,” and erroneously included the phrase “work eligible” in its place. The definition of a single custodial parent is: “the parent of an aided child and the only adult and/or minor child head of household living in the home.” [Download]

Transmits the emergency regulations implementing AB 1808, which clarified that a TANF penalty shall be shared by the state and counties after exhaustion of federal administrative remedies. Half of the federal fiscal penalty the state incurs will be shared by the state and by the counties that contributed to the state’s failure. AB 1808 also added provisions that permit additional county penalty relief under the following circumstances: If CDSS determines there were circumstances beyond the control of the county; Based on the degree of success or progress in meeting federal requirements; and, to the extent there are differences between the state and federal program requirements. [Download]

Clarifies that the requirement to determine TANF ECF eligibility for needy families if the subsidized employment slot is for more than 12 months. In those situations, the county will need to re-determine TANF ECF eligibility no less than annually. [Download]