The 2026-27 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 18, 2026 - Based on our understanding of how TANF funds flow to the state, California would likely start experiencing funding shortfalls and programmatic impacts within weeks of a freeze. The Legislature may wish to ask the administration at budget hearings to provide more information on the impacts of an extended funding freeze on CalWORKs, and other programs that receive TANF funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5122

California’s Child Welfare System: Addressing Disproportionalities and Disparities

Apr 24, 2024 - California also updated state policy to conform with federal guidance to allow more child support dollars to flow to families participating in reunification services. Supporting Placements With Relatives.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4897