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 - 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