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]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACL 14-22: The Supplement To The Rate Requests For Dual Agency Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) And Kin-GAP Children Quarterly Statistical Report FC-AAP-KG (/3/13/14)
Some minor overall changes to the required form, and a revision to include Kin-GAP data. [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]
ACIN I-11-14 : Access To Eligibility Case Records In Child Welfare Cases (3/6/14)
Much needed information on accessing child welfare case files. [Download]
Public Comment Period on Regulation Packages
- 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. - 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. - 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.
DHCS MEDIL 14-17: Instructions to Counties When Beneficiaries Age Out of Certain Medi-Cal Programs or Reach the End of a Time Limited Coverage Period and Burman Holds
This letter furthers guidance already provided by DHCS that requires counties to continue not to make any negative changes to Medi-Cal cases for a period of time until certain programming can be completed by CalHEERS and SAWS that allow an accurate redetermination of Medi-Cal eligibility. This letter, linked here, tells counties how to continue cases that are age-limited or time-limited.