Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics

Jun 16, 2025 - The California Department of Social Services (CDSS) is required to provide translations of all program materials —including California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program materials —in these  languages.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5057

Trends in CalWORKs: Participant Characteristics [Publication Details]

Jun 16, 2025 - This report is the first of a three-part series focused on trends in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program. Each part of the series focuses on an area of the program, beginning with this report on participant characteristics.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/5057

The 2025-26 Budget: CalWORKs

Feb 19, 2025 - The Legislature should consider leveraging the state’s participation in the federal TANF pilot as an opportunity to reassess the various components and offerings of the CalWORKs program. Key Questions for Oversight.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4969

The 2025-26 Budget: CalWORKs [Publication Details]

Feb 19, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: CalWORKs [Publication Details] Description: In this post, we provide some basic background on the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) program followed by an overview and assessment of the Governor’s CalWORKs budget proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4969

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Federal CalWORKs Pilot

Feb 21, 2025 - Participating States Encouraged to Innovate in Delivery of Employment, Training, and Engagement Opportunities for TANF Participants. The ACF ’s request for pilot applications (released in late 2024) indicated the federal government was interested in state pilot designs that would create innovative employment and training opportunities for TANF participants aimed at improving employment, earnings, stability, and well-being outcomes.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4978

The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Federal CalWORKs Pilot [Publication Details]

Feb 21, 2025 - The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Federal CalWORKs Pilot [Publication Details] The 2025-26 Budget: Overview of the Federal CalWORKs Pilot Format: HTML Description: In this post, we provide background on the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program, information on the federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families pilot and California’s pilot application,
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/4978

The 2024-25 Budget: Overview of the Federal Fiscal Responsibility Act's Impacts on CalWORKs

Mar 5, 2024 - The pilot will launch on October 1, 2024 and states will have the opportunity to apply to participate. States selected to participate will not be required to meet the WPR requirements for the duration of the six-year pilot.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4877

Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - FFPS Provides Opportunity to Expand Existing Services to Child Welfare Populations With Federal Funding. Implementing FFPS provides counties an opportunity to expand some already offered services to focus on maltreatment prevention.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

The 2025-26 California Spending Plan: Human Services

Nov 21, 2025 - Program Overviews California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Housing Support Program (HSP). CalWORKs HSP was established in 2014 to provide resources and housing supports to CalWORKs families who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5086/7

The 2024-25 Budget: CalWORKs

Mar 4, 2024 - Consider Possible Opportunities to Right Size Funding for Program Components. We  recommend the Legislature consider opportunities to reduce funding for CalWORKs programs and components with consistently unspent funds.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4872