CCRWF Releases Updated CalWORKs Primer
May 13, 2010 by Kate Karpilow
Filed under Econ. Security, Kate Karpilow, Primers, Publications, Working Families Web Forum
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California’s welfare program is at the center of the state’s budget debates. CCRWF’s updated and newly released CalWORKs primer can help you deepen your understanding of the history, purpose and structure of this essential social service program.
Understanding CalWORKs: A Primer for Service Providers and Policymakers (2nd edition) reviews the major laws, programs and financing mechanisms for California’s welfare program. The primer also provides a profile of welfare families and highlights some of the key issues confronting practitioners and policymakers.
Understanding CalWORKs is one in….
Read moreLegislature Should Restore CalWORKS Grant Cut
May 8, 2009 by admin
Filed under Econ. Security, Michael Herald
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State Forfeiting $117 Million in Stimulus Funds
Authored By Michael Herald, Legislative Advocate of the Western Law & Poverty Center
The Legislature and Governor Schwarzenegger should restore the CalWORKs grant cut set to take effect July 1, 2009. California will lose $117 million in federal stimulus funds and the significant economic impact from human service spending if it does not act. If the cuts are allowed to go into effect the grant will be lower than the amount the state paid in 1989….
Read moreTease Them Apart, Think Long-Term
April 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Budget, Econ. Security, Jean Ross, Working Families Web Forum
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Authored by Jean Ross, Executive Director, California Budget Project
Proponents argue that voters must consider Propositions 1A through 1F as a single package, as if voting for “all of the above” is the only option on May 19. The California Budget Project (CBP) argues for a different approach: voters should consider the six measures separately. Consider the long-term consequences of each carefully. Look most closely at those measures that would permanently change the rules for budget and policymaking.
Of all six ballot….
Read moreWestern Center Sponsors Bills
April 23, 2009 by Kate Karpilow
Filed under Econ. Security, Elizabeth Landsberg, Health Care
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An update from Elizabeth Landsberg, Legislative Advocate of Western Center on Law & Poverty:
Since my presentation at the WF Summit, the Western Center on Law & Poverty has sponsored four bills to improve access to health care for low-income consumers and protect them from medical debt:.
- AB 171 (Jones) would require dentists, before arranging credit cards or loans for services that the consumer has not yet received, to give a list of that treatment to the consumer. It would require….
Read moreCalifornia WIC Association Updates
April 23, 2009 by Kate Karpilow
Filed under Econ. Security, Laurie True, Nutrition
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Laurie True provides this update from the California WIC Association:
State Bills and Issues
FOOD PACKAGE CHANGES: California WIC providers are extremely busy preparing for the transformative changes to the foods we offer 1.5 million participants. CWA has been partnering with key WIC stakeholder to host a series of Web Forums describing the changes to the WIC food packages and exploring ways to support and partner with local WIC programs to maximize the health benefits of these historic reforms. Each Web Forum is….
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