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CalWORKs budget held steady; department presents "reimagine" policy options to reduce burdens
Summary
CDSS presented an overview of CalWORKs funding, caseload projections, and a 12‑option report (per AB 161) with proposals to center family engagement, reduce administrative burden and support implementation; LAO and county representatives raised questions about single allocation methodology and county administrative funding sufficiency.
The Department of Social Services presented an overview of CalWORKs (California's TANF program), projected caseloads and a report required by statute with policy options meant to center family engagement and reduce administrative burden.
"CalWORKs is known federally as the TANF program," Jennifer Troia said. The governor's January budget proposed roughly $6.4 billion in total funds for CalWORKs in 2025–26, the department said, with caseload projections of about 360,000 families…
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