The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 18, 2026 - Reducing the dependence of needy parents by promoting job preparation, work, and marriage. Preventing and reducing the incidence of out-of-wedlock pregnancies. Encouraging the formation and maintenance of two-parent families.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5122

Promoting Health Information Technology in California: A State Policy Approach [Publication Details]

Feb 12, 2007 - We conclude that the state should take steps to promote widespread adoption of HIT, and we outline several strategies to achieve that goal. Reports by Policy Area
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/1550

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - Once these conditions are met, additional state block grant funding could help counties begin generating savings—thereby promoting long‑term funding sustainability. Conclusion California has undertaken significant efforts toward implementing the state ’s new prevention services program available for federal Title IV ‑E reimbursement under FFPSA.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

The 2022-23 Budget: CalHR California Leads Proposal

Feb 28, 2022 - The Constitution requires that all appointments and promotions within the civil service be made under a general system based on merit determined by competitive examination. All state employees are in the civil service unless specifically exempted by the Constitution.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4564

The 2025-26 Budget: Child Welfare

Feb 13, 2025 - Funds must be used for services/items that meet an assessed need and must (1)  promote inclusion in the community, (2)  increase safety in the home environment, and/or (3)  facilitate age-appropriate participation or autonomy in making decisions that improve physical or behavioral health outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4962

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 22, 2021 - Funds Statewide Promotional Campaign. The spending plan provides $2  million one-time General Fund to support a statewide promotional and media campaign intended to increase CalWORKs utilization. Nutrition Assistance Expands Nutrition Assistance to Some Previously Ineligible Immigrants.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4476/2

The 2024-25 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 2, 2024 - This year ’s developmental services trailer bill legislation directs regional centers to adopt policies for the purchase of services that promote access to social recreation and camping services. It also directs regional centers to designate at least one employee to serve as a public point of contact on social recreation and camping services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4933/1

The 2022-23 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Oct 21, 2022 - The HCBS Final Rule includes a variety of requirements to ensure integration of consumers in the wider community and to promote greater consumer independence and choice. DDS is in the process of assessing service providers ’ compliance with this rule.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4640/1

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 22, 2021 - In addition, this update must include information about service providers ’ progress toward achieving compliance with the federal HCBS final rule, which promotes community-based and integrated programs and services of consumers ’ choosing.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4476/1

Comparing CalWORKs Take-Up Rates Across Demographic Groups

Feb 14, 2023 - Increasing take ‑up for specific demographic groups might mean targeted promotional campaigns or re ‑branding efforts designed to reduce any potential stigma associated with the program. We note that, as a result of a recent $2 million appropriation, the administration is currently in the very early stages of developing a statewide promotional campaign to increase program utilization.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4678