ACL 14-10: Instructions For Completion Of The Relative Assessment/Approval SOC Forms For A Tribally Approved Home (1/31/14)

federally recognized Indian tribe is authorized to approve or license a home for foster
care or adoptive purposes according to the tribe’s own licensing standards. The home
is not required to obtain a state or county license. The county CWS agency or probation department in collaboration with the child’s tribe ensures compliance with W&IC section 361.4. The tribe is permitted to perform all aspects of the home assessment process except for the criminal and Child Abuse Central Index background check requirements, which are done by the county or probation.  [Download]

ACL 14-26: CalWORKs And CalFresh Programs: Revised ‘Request For Verification’ Form (CW 2200) (3/14/14)

Since it “has come to CDSS’ attention that there are various forms” that the counties are using to request verification of client information, DSS has revised the recommended form previously issued, and mandated the use of the new form.  Counties must seek prior approval before modifying and using a county request.  Includes a summary of the verification requirements, by program. [Download]

Public Comment Period on Regulation Packages

  1. Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) in the CalWORKs Program, ORD No. 0513-04
    The public comment period for this package closed on September 4, 2013 at 5:00 pm.
  2. Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly Hospice Care, Terminally Ill Persons, ORD No. 0713-07
    The public comment period for this package will close on April 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm.
  3. Adult Residential Facility, Hospice Terminally Ill, ORD No. 0713-08
    The public comment period for this package will close on April 9, 2014 at 5:00 pm.