CDSS has proposed new rules to implement social worker home visits. Public comment closes November 17th. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
ACIN I-75-10: Information On COLAs: Maximum SNAP Allotments, Standard Deduction, Shelter Deduction, Homeless Household Shelter Allowance, SUA, LUA, Income Eligibility Standards and Food Stamp Tables of Coupon Issuance – EFFECTIVE OCTOBER 1, 2010 (9/23/10)
New rates in effect as of 10/1/10. The maximum allotments remain the same, but the income limits, standard deduction, maximum excess shelter rate, SUA and LUA have changed. [Download]
ACIN I-65-10: Revised IHSS Program Recipient Designation Of Provider Form (9/16/10)
ACL 10-42: IHSS Provider Disqualification Appeal Decisions (9/16/10)
CDSS has realized that the time needed to complete provider enrollment appeals is taking longer than originally anticipated. As a result, CDSS has extended the timeframe for issuing provider enrollment appeal decisions to 180 days. Counties are instructed to advise prospective and current providers who file an appeal of the longer time period.[Download]
ACL 10-41: Joint Responsibilities Of Counties And Tribal TANF Programs Regarding Confidential Information, Duplicate Aid And Time On Aid Data (9/15/10)
Tips on how counties and tribal TANF folks can share confidential information, prevent duplicate aid, and facilitate acquiring time on aid data. [Download]
ACIN I-70-10: Family Engagement As A Permanency Strategy (9/7/10)
In response to a 2008 Federal Child and Family Services Review in which reviewers raised concerns regarding inconsistent practices in concurrent planning and reunification efforts, the ACIN suggests two strategies to improve matters. Includes a discussion of the use of Cultural Brokers and Parent Partners. [Download]