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

Feb 22, 2022 - DSS estimates payments will begin going to caregivers in February 2022, and that the average assistance amount will be about $1200 ‑$1500. The maximum assistance payment will be $5000 per caregiver. Increase emergency response child welfare social workers — 50.0 50.0 DSS has indicated counties must opt in (by March 4, 2022) to receive 2021 ‑22 funding.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4558