Due to the collaborative process (CDSS and CWDA) and lack of human resources…DSS has reissued the Foster Care emergency regulations, with some modifications for clarity and to comply with federal requirements. [Download]
Due to the collaborative process (CDSS and CWDA) and lack of human resources…DSS has reissued the Foster Care emergency regulations, with some modifications for clarity and to comply with federal requirements. [Download]
This transmits the final regulations amending the CalWORKs restricted account and asset exclusion rule to remove the $5,000 limit, and to add certain property exclusions (IRAs, 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans, and educational savings). Also adds the mandate to do EITC outreach to CalWORKs folks. [Download]
Double ding: state budget cut combined with no federal COLA means that the 2009 rates stay put. [Download]
The final regulations implementing the Gomez case (grievance hearings if listed on the child abuse index) are out for public comment. The comment period closes January 13, 2010.
A 2nd Errata, this one clarifying a question and answer to more clearly state that although SSI/SSP recipients may be responsible for the O/I, counties cannot demand repayment be paid from the SSI/SSP. [Download]
Notice of the opportunity to participate as a pilot site for a Caregiver Recruitment and Retention Pilot project. The pilot is a collaborative effort between the CDSS, Youth Law Center, and the CWDA. [Download]