CAPI COLAs are tied to SSI COLAs. Since SSI COLAs were suspended by both the feds and the state, no CAPI increase, either. The ACIN includes the latest CAPI standards chart, which is the same as 2010. Sigh. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACL 10-59: Acceptance Of Provider Criminal Background Check Clearance (IHSS) (12/9/10)
Nothing stays the same except change. In this case, changes to the IHSS provider enrollment process on acceptance of a provider’s DOJ response status by multiple IHSS entities; DOJ subsequent arrest reports and inactive provider period of eligibility. Only one check, by one county is done. Counties are reminded that they can’t disqualify based solely on a DOJ arrest report, but that it ultimately results in a conviction for one of the disqualifying crimes, the originating county will be responsible for sending the appropriate notices. (Which the ACL lists.) The automation system (Legacy CMIPS for those of you that like acronyms) has been updated to track this information.
Also, CMIPS is set to automatically terminate providers who have no payroll activity statewide for one year. If these individuals subsequently wish to enroll as IHSS providers, they will have to start all over and meet all provider enrollment requirements. [Download]
ACL 10-50: Sharing Ratios For Group Home Programs Fiscal Year (FY) 2010-11 (11/10/10)
This ACL provides current information regarding sharing ratios for group home programs for FY 2010-11, based on their Rate Classification Level.[Download]
ACL 10-36: Federal Incentive Funds For Post Adoptive Services (11/9/10)
Information about the federal Adoption Incentive Program (AIP), of $1,454,711. The AIP payment is required to be reinvested into the child welfare system, directed to counties that reported increased legal permanency outcomes for foster youth in FFY 2008. The incentive payments are to fund activities to improve legal permanency outcomes for foster youth ages nine or older. These activities include, but are not limited to: Post adoption services to avert adoption disruptions; Preparing youth for permanency by resolving barriers to adoption; Intensive family finding to locate relatives willing to make lifelong commitments to youth, including adoption and guardianship; Support to ensure successful permanency options for older foster youth; Recruitment of adoptive parents who are committed to keeping sibling groups together; Reunification with family members whose services were previously terminated. [Download]
ACL 10-52: Release Of Child Abuse Central Index (CACI) Grievance Hearing Regulations (11/30/10)
Passing on the new CACI Grievance Hearing regulations required by the Gomez v. Saenz court ordered settlement agreement. The regulations were effective September 3, 2010. [Download]
ACIN I-79-03E: Correction To ACIN I-79-03 Food Stamp Q&As (12/2/10)
Clarification of ACIN I-79-03, regarding the question about “Eligibility Determination Drug/Alcohol Treatment Facilities.” The CWD should not deny the case because the AR did not initiate the application. However, the certification needs to be done through the AR prior to authorizing aid. The AR is not required to apply in person for the household. The AR may file an application in person, by fax or other electronic transmission, by mail or by completing an on-line application on behalf of the household. (MPP section 63-300.3) [Download]