ACIN I-30-10: Relative Assessment/Approval Process – Revisions To the Out-Of-State Disclosure And Criminal Record Statement (4/20/10)

Counties conducting relative and Nonrelative Extended Family Member (NREFM) caregiver background checks that the Out-Of-State Disclosure & Criminal Record Statement (LIC 508 D) form has been revised. This form now reflects that certain marijuana-related offenses covered by the Marijuana Reform Act do not need to be disclosed as outlined in H&S Code, sections 11361.5 and 11361.7. [Download]

ACL 10-22: TANF Emergency Contingency Fund: Non-Recurrent Short-Term Benefits (4/19/10)

Program instructions regarding the provision of Non-Recurrent Short-Term Benefits which can be funded through the TANF Emergency Contingency Fund (ECF). Eligible groups are families potentially eligible for CalWORKs who take Diversion benefits; those on CalWORKs; and “needy families” (income less than 200% of the federal poverty level, which also meets one of the following criteria: a minor child is living with a parent or adult relative caregiver, (including a non-custodial parent who does not reside with the minor child), regardless of whether the child is receiving CalWORKs cash aid; a woman who is in her third trimester of pregnancy; A family in which a minor child is temporarily absent for a period of time not to exceed 12 months due to child abuse and neglect, and the parent or parents of the child are engaged in family reunification services. The benefits are designed to deal with a specific crisis situation or episode of need; not intended to meet recurrent or ongoing needs; and will not extend beyond four months. [Download]