Announcing the release of the revised Peer Quality Case Review (PQCR), County Self Assessment (CSA), and System Improvement Plan (SIP) Guides. [Download]
Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations
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Foster Care Social Worker Home Visit Public Comments
CDSS has proposed new rules to implement social worker home visits. Public comment closes November 17th. [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]
ACL 10-38: AFDC-Foster Care California Necessities Index Increase in Group Home Rates
Following up on ACL 10-15 regarding the adjustment of group home rates pursuant to the court order in California Alliance of Child and Family Services v. Allenby, this ACL provides a chart with new rates for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2010. The new rates are slightly higher than those for the prior fiscal year. [Download]
ACIN I-58-10: Grievance Review Decisions Regarding Child Welfare Services And Adoptions (6/23/10)
A reminder of the requirement to submit a copy of Grievance Review Decisions to the CDSS, and to clarify where a copy of those decisions must be sent. [Download]
ACIN I-49-10: The Child Welfare Improvement Activities: Differential Response Guidelines And Resources For Implementation (6/25/10)
Notice that the “Differential Response Guidelines and Resources for Implementation” is now available, and attached to the ACIN. [Download]