Committee advances AB 1074 to clarify CalWORKs reunification eligibility and remove administrative barriers
AB 1074 (presented as AB 10 74) was advanced after sponsors said the bill closes statutory gaps that prevent parents from receiving reunification aid when children are temporarily placed outside the home; advocates called the changes fiscally prudent and better for reunification outcomes.
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Assemblymember Patel presented AB 1074 (noted in committee as "AB 10 74"), which clarifies and restores intent to the CalWORKs family reunification program created in prior legislation. The bill seeks to remove unintended administrative barriers that can prevent parents from receiving cash aid and supportive services while working toward reunification.
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