If non-state matching funds are available, the number of participating counties can be expanded to 12 counties. Provides a pilot program in Placer County for the funding and delivery of services. Placer County only county participating. The County is developing a universal application for all programs. Counties may make involuntary restricted payments when there is a determination that a recipient has mismanaged CalWORKs funds.
Counties can authorize restricted payment or a recipient can voluntarily request such payments.
Savings from elimination of monthly reporting will be redirected to promoting family stability and self-sufficiency. This project is monitored by the Health and Welfare Agency. Implementation will begin when the County's computers are reprogrammed. Failure to attend results in referral to the GAIN program and possibly a GAIN financial penalty. San Diego County only.