Approved Relative Caregiver (ARC) Program For Out-Of-State Children And Nonminor Dependents (NMD) Errata, ACL 21-141 (December 3, 2021) Housing Law Assistance. The 202122 budget provides $7.2billion ($3.3billion General Fund) to about 30 homelessness-related programs within various state housing departments, as well as to the human services, health, veterans, transportation, higher education, and emergency services areas of the budget. (HDAP). Extension Of Rate Flexibilities To Support The Emergency Care And Placement Needs Of Children And Nonminor Dependents Due To Covid-19 Impacts, ACL 21-60 (May 21, 2021) If you are eligible for CalWORKs, you automatically qualify for Medi-Cal and you might qualify for CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps . The 202122 budget provides HCD $250million one-time General Fund and reallocates $284million in remaining Proposition1 (2018) funds for the IIG Program. The vast majority of funding in the 202122 budget is one time or temporary. Hard Copies of the application will not be accepted via fax, mail, delivery service, nor in-person drop off. The CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP) assists homeless CalWORKs families in obtaining permanent housing, and can CalFresh Revisions Made To The Notice Of Denial Or Pending Status (CF 377.1A), ACL 21-92 (August 18, 2021) Office of Migrant Services (OMS). The vast majority of funding is one time or temporary. Processing Of Income And Eligibility Verification System Matches For Open And Closed Cases, ACL 21-02 (January 4, 2021) The program serves all 58 counties in the state and is operated locally by county welfare departments. The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) has issued guidance regarding changes to the CalWORKs Homeless Assistance program in SB 1065. Complex Care Funding Opportunity, Requirements And Guidelines, ACL 21-118(September 30, 2021) The vast majority of funding is one time or temporary. The budget provides HCD $2.75billion ($1.45billion in 202122 and $1.3billion in 202223) to fund additional Homekey projects that can be converted and rehabilitated to provide permanent housing for persons experiencing homelessness and who are also at risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) or other communicable diseases. The administration indicates that the existing Homekey funding will create over 6,000 housing units for individuals and families. California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs): 5.3 Percent Increase To The Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) Levels, ACL 21-86 (August 20, 2021) Homekey Program. 2021 and September 30, 2023 (an extension of the original cutoff date first from September 30, 2022 and then from December 16, 2022). designed to offer housing supports in order for families to successfully reunify. The California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program is the state implementation of the Federal Temporary Assistance to Needy Families program (TANF). CalWORKS. The IIG Program was created in 2007 within HCD to provide funding for infrastructure that supports higher-density affordable and mixed-income housing in locations designated as infill. Revision Of Housing And Disability Advocacy Program (HDAP) Personal Identifiable Information Quarterly Data Report HDAP PII 21 (01/22), ACL 21-151 (January 10, 2022) The application must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, November 19, 2021. applicants, who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. Ortega V. Johnson (2020) - Statewide Policy Regarding CalFresh Benefit Replacement Due To Electronic Theft, ACL 21-132 (October 26, 2021) The budget includes $92.5million General Fund in both 202122 and 202223 (with spending authority through 202425) to expand the existing Bringing Families Home program. up to 16 cumulative calendar days, as well as payments to secure or maintain housing, including a security deposit California Child Care Resource & Referral Programs: Pregnant and parenting teens in the Cal-Learn program are also eligible to receive CalWORKs child care. 2 b illion (all fund sources) in 202122, a $ 729 m illion ( 11 p ercent) increase over the revised 2020 21 l evel. (This data does not reflect awards in jurisdictions operating their own local rental assistance programs.). Figure3 provides an inventory of housing related spending actions. California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs): Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 Income Reporting Threshold (IRT), ACL 21-91 (September 29, 2021) Sacramento, CA 95814, Summaries of select CalWORKs, CalFresh, Health and Housing Regulations, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window). Erratum to Implementation Of The California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Increase To The Applicant Earned Income Disregard Authorized By Assembly Bill (AB) 135 (Chapter 85, Statutes Of 2021); And New And Revised Forms To Reflect The Recipient Income Disregard Increase To $600 In Accordance With Senate Bill (SB) 80 (Chapter 27, Statutes Of 2019), ACL 21-130 (November 29, 2021) The budget also provides funding in other areas of the budget that could be used to address homelessness and/or housing affordability, including, the health, human services, veteran services, courts, transportation, higher education, and labor areas of the state budget. California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids, Refugee Cash Assistance, Entrant Cash Assistance, And Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program, Changes To Vehicle Value Limits For Families, ACL 21-37 (March 26, 2021) This is done by showing that you have no more than $100 other than your cash aid. The purpose of this letter is to notify All County Welfare Directors of funds available for counties to establish, continue, and expand housing and homelessness assistance through the CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP). While HCD contracts with local housing authorities or nonprofit organizations to operate the centers, HCD ultimately is responsible for repair and maintenance. Encampment Resolution Efforts. Adoption Assistance Program (AAP) Rates Level Of Care (LOC) Protocol, ACL 21-53 (May 7, 2021) In addition, 55percent of funding in 202122 is nonstate funds, primarily federal ARP fiscal relief funds, while 45percent is General Fund. To be eligible for CalWORKs Home Visiting Program (HVP), an individual must a) be a member of the CalWORKs assistance unit b) The individual is pregnant, or c) the individual is a parent/caretaker relative of a child less than 24 months of age at the time the individual enrolls in the program. CalFresh Statewide Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents Time Limit Waiver, ACL 21-65(July 22, 2021) The Plan will provide a total of $5.2 billion to help low-income renters pay 100 percent of their back-rent, and all of their rent for several months into the future. New Process For Child-Specific Certification Of Out-Of-State Residential Facilities, ACL 21-145(November 22, 2021) Support Program using evidence-based practices for homeless assistance and prevention. Requires HCFC to allocate no more that 40percent of this allocation to a county. The CalWORKS Homeless Assistance program was established to help families in the CalWORKs . < Older entry. This is the third consecutive year in which the Governor has proposed a one-time expansion of the states housing tax credit, for a total of $1.5billion in tax credits. If you are a member of the public weencourage you to apply online at benefitscal.orgor contact your county social services Investigating Requirements Of Child Maltreatment Related Fatalities When No Other Children Are Reported In The Home, ACL 21-97 (August 30, 2021) Email completed application to: calworks@cde.ca.gov. The budget also provides funding to the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in 202122 to address encampments, including (1) $2.7million General Fund for encampment relocation coordination and homeless services liaisons, (2) $20.6million special funds for the removal of hazardous material at encampments, and (3) $25million General Fund is set aside from the larger Clean California budget action to clean up encampments. CalWORKs is a public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have a child (ren) in the home. Bringing Families Home Program Expansion. %PDF-1.6 % A county will be required to accept a sworn statement to verify homelessness. California Department of Social Services California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Newer entry > 2150 River Plaza Drive . Some of the major uses of housing and homelessness funding in the state budget support the Homekey Programs acquisition of properties for use as permanent housing, provide flexible aid to local governments to address homelessness in their communities, provide funding to address the backlog in affordable housing development, and help local governments plan to meet their housing production goals. DSS Housing and Homelessness Programs. If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care, they may be . Revised Discontinuance/Change Notice Of Action Message For The California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) 60-Month Time Limit, ACL 21-45(April 26, 2021) These changes will become effective when CDSS notifies the legislature that the statewide computer system can perform necessary automation to implement them, which is estimated to be in 9 to 12 months. Diversion The Diversion program was implemented in California to offer an alternative (diversion) from CalWORKs, and divert the CalWORKs applicant from cash aid and avoid the need for extended assistance if provided access . The 202122 budget includes $81million one-time ARP fiscal relief funds to expand CalHFAs ADU financing program for the construction of new ADUs. Complex Care Funding Opportunity, Requirements And Guidelines, Part II Capacity Building, ACL 21-142 (December 4, 2021) To learn more on these CalWORKS housing programs, call (916) 651-8848 or dial your local Department of social service office (DSS). Errata To All County Letter (ACL) No. The Governor's budget proposes a CalWORKs funding level of about $7. CalFresh Implementation Of Assembly Bill 135 Transitional Nutrition Benefit (TNB) Program Recertification Extension And Pause, ACL 21-130E (March 22, 2022) HCFC = Homelessness Coordinating and Financing Council, HCD = Housing and Community Development, DSS = Department of Social Services, DHCS = Department of Health Care Services, DSH = Department of State Hospitals, CalVet = Department of Veterans Affairs, Caltrans = Department of Transportation, and OES = Office of Emergency Services. Guidelines For Placing Children With A Parent Who Is In A Licensed Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, Using A Voluntary Placement Agreement, ACL 21- 101 (October 15, 2021) Posted on December 26, 2021 by Stephen Goldberg. Note that homeless assistance for domestic abuse victims is in addition to any other temporary or permanent homeless assistance the family may be eligible for. The 202122 budget provides $500million for affordable student housing with an additional $1.5billion provided over the subsequent two fiscal years. Implementation Of Assembly Bill (AB) 135: California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs), Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), Entrant Cash Assistance (ECA), And Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) Overpayments Incurred During The COVID-19 Pandemic Emergency, ACL 21-84(July 19, 2021) benefit programs, while also providing housing supports. Termination Of Temporary Policy Flexibilities Related To COVID-19 Impacts, ACL 21-76(June 26, 2021) In-Home Supportive Services Maintenance Of Effort Effective July 1, 2021, ACL 21-131 (October 26, 2021) ), Legal Services of Northern California In addition to the $100million annually that the state makes available for housing tax credits, the budget makes available $500million for tax credits to builders of rental housing affordable to low-income households. 0 These facilities serve individuals with varying needs, including persons with disabilities, cognitive impairments, and mental and behavioral health needs. Information submitted on this application will remain confidential. CalWORKs HA can provide payments for temporary shelter for And Disaster Homeless Assistance; ACL (October 6, 2021): California Work . HOMELESS PROGRAMS AND SERVICES . 21-50 CalFresh Water Pilot Implementation Date And Final Zip Code Selection, ACL 21-50 (April 28, 2021) The Relocation Program is a one-time only program to issue a maximum of $1,500 to . Changes To California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CALWORKS) Pregnancy Verification, Signature, And In-Person Photo Identification Requirements, ACL 21-133 (October 29, 2021) If you have questions or problems with your CalWORKs benefits,contact your county social services agency. HSA Southern Region - Middlefield Road. CalFresh Benefit Replacement Policies For Individual Replacements And Automatic/Mass Replacements, ACL 21-13 (February 5, 2021) Updated Information For Fiscal Year 2021-22 Regarding Extension Of Funding For Emergency Caregivers With Placement Of Children And/Or Nonminor Dependents Pending Resource Family Approval Or Tribally Approved Home, ACL 21-87 (August 18, 2021) The budget provides DSS $805million one time in 202122 ($355million General Fund) for the construction, acquisition and/or rehabilitation of projects to preserve or expand adult and senior care facilities to serve people experiencing homelessness or who are at risk of becoming homeless. Guidance Regarding The Disbursement Of Coronvirus Response And Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act Of 2021 Funds To County APS Agencies, ACL 21-42 (June 16, 2021) Aid To Families With Dependent Children-Foster Care (AFDC-FC) and Home-Based Family Care (HBFC) California Necessities Index (CNI) Increases And Other Rate Increases, ACL 21-75E (November 29, 2021) FOR FAMILIES . CalWORKs applicants can apply for CalFresh (formerly known as Food Stamps) and Medi-Cal benefits when they apply for CalWORKs by using the same form. $336million to cities with populations over 300,000 based on each citys share of the 2019 point-in-time homelessness count for the CoC in their region. Student Housing. The budget includes $150million General Fund in 202122 and 202223 to assist older adults and persons with disabilities who are experiencing homelessness. Specifically, funding in the budget declines to $5.4billion ($3.9billion General Fund) in 202223 and continues to decline through 202425 when the budget provides $223million ($184million General Fund) in ongoing funding. Previous years budgets provided $950million in HHAPP funding to cities, counties, and CoCs provided in the prior two rounds, as well as $500million in flexible aid provided to cities and CoCs through the Homeless Emergency Aid Program in 201819. The budget includes $190million General Fund in both 202122 and 202223 to expand the existing CalWORKs Housing Support program. Federal Chafee Cash Payment for the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency for Eligible Current and Former Foster Youth At Least 18 And Not Yet 27 Years of Age, ACL 21-72 (September 6, 2021) Overall, the goal of this effort was to provide non-congregate shelter options for people experiencing homelessness, to protect human life, and to minimize strain on the states health care system. Non-Health Benefits Eligible For Reimbursement On The Public Authority/Nonprofit Consortium Invoice (SOC 448), ACL 21-28 (March 25, 2021) Treatment Of Grant Payments Received By Cash Assistance Program For Immigrants (CAPI) Recipients From The Golden State Grant Program Pursuant To Senate Bill (SB) 88 (Chapter 8, Statutes Of 2021) And Assembly Bill (AB) 88 (Chapter 12, Statutes Of 2021), ACL 21-56 (May 18, 2021) Homelessness Assessment and Data System. HSP offers financial assistance and housing-related wraparound supportive services, including but not limited to: rental assistance, housing navigation, case management . ), Legal Services of Northern California Senate Bill (SB) 907: Child Abuse Or Neglect Investigations Involving Military Families, ACL 21-52 (April 30, 2021) Regional agencies will apply for funding to address housing, land use, transportation, climate change, equity, and other planning priorities. State Low-Income Housing Tax Credits. The 202122 budget also provides $2billion ($1.6billion General Fund) across two fiscal years for various housing and homelessness programs administered by DSS. In addition, HCD can notify the California Office of the Attorney General that the local jurisdiction is in violation for noncompliance with state law. Senate Bill 490: CalFresh Overissuance Compromise Policy For Households With Elderly And/Or Disabled Members, ACL 21-117E (January 11, 2022) Most of the centers include apartments of between two and four bedrooms per household. The 202122 budget provides $45million one-time General Fund to the California Housing and Finance Agencys (CalHFAs) Mixed-Income Housing Program to provide loans to developers for new mixed-income housing. The California Interagency Council on Homelessness (Cal ICH) is responsible for administering the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP), a one-time $500 million block grant program created in 2018. (BFH). (WIC 11450(f)(2)(B)) 6) Requires temporary shelter assistance to homeless CalWORKs families at a rate of eighty-five dollars ($85) for families of up to four members, and an additional $15 for each additional family member, not to exceed one hundred forty-five dollars ($145), as specified. In 201920, the budget provided $250million one-time General Fund for this purpose. Rapid Rehousing is a short-term rental assistance program. CalWORKs Homeless and last months rent, or up to two months of rent arrearages. In addition, 54percent of funding in 202122 is nonstate funds, primarily federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) fiscal relief funds, while 46percent is state funding. Requires HCFC to allocate no more than 40percent of this allocation to a CoC. California Work Opportunity And Responsibility To Kids (CalWORKs) Homeless Assistance Program:Implementation Of Senate Bill 1065, ACL 21-120 (October 1, 2021) The CalWORKs Housing Support Program (HSP) was established in 2014 to foster housing stability for families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness in the CalWORKs program. dependent adult abuse, neglect, self-neglect, or financial exploitation by providing housing-related assistance The average statewide cost to the Homekey Program per housing unit is $124,000 and the average local match is $24,000, making the average total cost per unit $148,000. Specific eligibility requirements includean applicant's citizenship, age, income, resources, assets and other factors. SB 1065 will require that any refund of permanent homeless assistance funds be returned to the family. Provides payments for up to 16 days of temporary shelter (e.g., a motel/hotel). The total funding is comprised of $2.2billion one-time ARP fiscal relief funds and $550million one-time General Fund. outreach, case management, benefits advocacy, and housing supports to all program participants. Proper Use Of The New Drug/Mental Health Issues Affecting This Client Grid In The Child Welfare Services/Case Management System (CWS/CMS), ACL 21-134 (November 9, 2021)