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

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - Across the board, counties described as part of their capacity self ‑assessments within their CPPs the acute need for more mental health and substance use disorder services (even those counties with some existing capacity tended to note these service gaps).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106