Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - Many counties stated that they already have spent all or most of their state block grant dollars—prior to being able to claim any Title IV‑E matching funds for eligible EBPs. Because federal reimbursement for prevention services will require $1 local funding to match every $1 of federal monies claimed—and given the constraints and complexities of counties’ local
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

The 2026-27 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Mar 18, 2026 - Over the next eight years, growth rates fluctuated between 3  percent and 8  percent, until reaching a peak growth rate of 10.2  percent and 10.4  percent in 2001 ‑02 and 2002 ‑03, respectively. Caseload growth then hovered between 4.5  percent and 8  percent for the next six years.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5166

The 2026-27 Budget: Streamlining California’s Affordable Housing Funding System

Mar 6, 2026 - The  administration ’s overall plan is for HDFC to begin making awards beginning in 2026 ‑27 but with HCD and CalHFA staff providing support over the next year or two as HDFC engages in this redesign work and builds internal capacity.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5154

The 2026-27 Budget: Child Welfare

Mar 3, 2026 - Over the next few years, DSS will work toward implementation —in terms of developing detailed program guidance and taking other necessary steps to prepare for the Tiered Rate Structure —with the new rates slated to begin rolling out to youth and caregivers in 2027-28.
https://lao.ca.gov/publications/report/5147