An announcement of the short-term extension, through 2013, of a waiver that allows participating counties to expend Title IV-E funds on both eligible and non-eligible children and families, and provide payments for direct services to children and families that are not allowed under the current Title IV-E regulations.  Los Angeles and Alameda are included, and other counties may apply.  The extension will give the state more time to complete it’s 5 year waiver request.  (This waiver has been in place since 2007.) [Download]