Implementing California’s Child Welfare Prevention Services Program

Jan 28, 2026 - Given that federal rules specify Title IV ‑E is the payor of last resort, and some EBPs are Medi ‑Cal ‑eligible services, counties expressed a need for clear guidance from the state related to Medi ‑Cal billing and how different funding streams can be used together.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5106

The 2022-23 Budget: In-Home Supportive Services

Feb 2, 2022 - In order to qualify for IHSS, a recipient must be aged, blind, or disabled and in most cases have income below the level necessary to qualify for the Supplemental Security Income/State Supplementary Payment cash assistance program (for example, about $1,040 a month for an aged and/or disabled ind ividual living independently in 2021 ‑22).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4512

The 2023-24 Budget: Analysis of Child Welfare Proposals and Implementation Updates

Feb 22, 2023 - Historically, one of the main federal funding streams available for foster care —Title IV ‑ E —has not been available for states to use on services that may prevent foster care placement in the first place.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4698

The 2024-25 Budget: Child Care

Apr 15, 2024 - Based on current budgeting practices, the administration would have sought legislative approval to set aside at least three months of new slot funding a s a part of the 2024 ‑25 budget process so that DSS has an authorized funding stream to release a fall 2024 RFA and award slots in the spring of 2025.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4893

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

Feb 22, 2022 - Historically, one of the main federal funding streams available for foster care —Title  IV ‑ E —has not been available for states to use on services that may prevent foster care placement in the first place.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4558

The 2021-22 Budget: Analysis of Child Welfare Proposals

Feb 11, 2021 - Historically, one of the main federal funding streams available for foster care —Title IV ‑ E —has not been available for states to use on services that may prevent foster care placement in the first place.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4364

California’s Child Welfare System: Addressing Disproportionalities and Disparities

Apr 24, 2024 - Historically, one of the main federal funding streams available for foster care —Title IV ‑ E —has not been available for states to use on services that may prevent foster care placement in the first place.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4897