Budget eliminates planned Employment First office; state says coordination will continue

Apr 30, 2025

The enacted budget permanently cut $1 million to establish an Employment First office; CalHHS said ongoing coordination with DDS and DOR will continue but the administration lacks resources to staff the new office.

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The Assembly Budget Subcommittee 2 on Human Services was told the budget permanently eliminates $1,000,000 proposed to establish an Employment First office intended to support competitive integrated employment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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