California’s Child Welfare System: Addressing Disproportionalities and Disparities

Apr 24, 2024 - Statute also specifies that certain circumstances in and of themselves do not amount to abuse or neglect: Homelessness or the lack of an emergency shelter for the family. The failure of the child ’s parent or alleged parent to seek court orders for custody of the child.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4897

The 2020-21 Budget: Department of Social Services

Feb 24, 2020 - The Governor envisions that the fund, overseen by DSS, will collect future state appropriations, as well as contributions from other governments and private sources, to fund various activities aimed at curbing homelessness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4175

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - In addition, the Governor proposes allocating nearly $5  billion to housing and homelessness and $3.6  billion to higher education. However, the administration also proposes control section language that would give the administration significant flexibility to reallocate these funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432

The 2022-23 Budget: Analysis of Child Welfare Proposals and Program Implementation Updates

Feb 22, 2022 - The BFH Program provides financial assistance and housing ‑related wraparound supportive services to reduce the number of families in the child welfare system experiencing or at risk of homelessness, to increase family reunification, and to prevent foster care placement.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4558

The 2021-22 Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 22, 2021 - Homeless or runaway youth. Youth who were victims of commercial sexual exploitation. Youth exposed to domestic violence. Youth whose caretakers experience substance use disorder. Native American/tribal youth will need a candidacy assessment and determination specifically tailored to their family ’s circumstances and needs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4476/3