The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare

Mar 3, 2026 - In addition to restructuring foster care maintenance payments, the 2024-25 statutory changes also added two new foster care programs and corresponding rate components: (1)  Strengths Building and Child and Family Determination Program, and (2)  Immediate Needs Program.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/5147

Overview of Individuals Impacted by H.R. 1 Work Requirement Policies in Medi-Cal and CalFresh [Publication Details]

Mar 11, 2026 - Overview of Individuals Impacted by H.R. 1 Work Requirement Policies in Medi-Cal and CalFresh [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5155

The 2026-27 Budget: County Administration and H.R. 1 Implementation

Mar 5, 2026 - The new date should take into account that it may take time to fully und erstand and incorporate the impacts of HR 1 into an administrative funding methodology. Additionally, in taking this task on, the administration will be adding to the many competing priorities that are underway.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5149

Overview of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - Overview of Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program Funding and Accountability [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5123

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - Under realignment, funding is allocated across different accounts that support different programs. Statute specifies which accounts (and therefore programs) should be prioritized for growth in realignment revenues and in what order.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services [Publication Details]

Mar 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5166

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare [Publication Details]

Mar 3, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5147

The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5122

The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs [Publication Details]

Feb 18, 2026 - The 2026-27 Budget: Food Assistance Programs [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5126

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - Namely, for any new services added to the plan that are rated as supported or promising, DSS would need to ensure that at least 50  percent of Title IV ‑E dollars are claimed for well ‑supported services.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106