The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare

Mar 3, 2026 - DSS Making Significant Progress Toward Implementation. In spite of this uncertainty around future funding, DSS has been undertaking significant efforts to prepare for implementation to begin in 2027-28.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/5147

The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 18, 2026 - Because the FPL is adjusted each year for inflation while grants are unchanged, progress toward the Legislature ’s goal erodes slightly. Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5122

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program [Publication Details]

Jan 28, 2026 - This report discusses ongoing implementation of California’s Family First Prevention Services program since 2021-22.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5106

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - DSS Administrative Progress. To help guide ongoing FFPS program development, DSS formed the FFPS Advisory Committee, tasked with monitoring and advising on program implementation. The committee includes subcommittees focused on the community pathway, Title IV ‑E advisory, training and technical assistance, continuous quality improvement (CQI), and fiscal advisory.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106