#(mvggxHH[&P 5}|gFxbM3 LJ@$y0F0 dl$Y\AZ,w7 iN 00g endobj Rather than providing more flexibility to counties, the unspent funds could be used for other legislative priorities. Background: The Regional Market Rate (RMR) ceilings are the maximum amount child care providers can be . More recently, the state allocated $2million in 201617 and 201718 to improve awareness and take-up of the California Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC), which provides money to low-income workers. CalWORKs child care is funded with a combination of state and federal funding. bDoes not include $9.6 million provided to community colleges for certain child care services. Increases Rates for Child Care and Preschool Programs. The state has recent experience in improving the take-up rate in similar programs, further helping those programs achieve their intended policy goals. eSome CalWORKs and nonCalWORKs child care providers use their funding to offer preschool. Upon Stage 2 eligibility expiring, families move into Stage 3. %PDF-1.4 0000002736 00000 n Receipts or bills of sale for any recreational vehicles such as boats, trailers, motor homes, etc. This amount is the net effect of changes across the three stages of CalWORKs child care, with Stage 1 costs estimated to be $20million higher, Stage 2 costs $58million lower, and Stage 3 costs $14million higher. This action conforms with the state rate currently provided for CACFP meals served by public school entities. Caseload refers to the average number of children served in each stage on a monthly basis during the fiscal year. CalWORKs Stages 2 and 3 Caseload Began Increasing Notably in 201718. [dH!er5i-i-s QKyL 0@{rp98\DCW2sX4j6+.1gh zX MWnMW[=I*e6n$;nf{ zLI;0p9GrhQ;Bz 9D>b,@X =y6Q@w_n}X P&r9iM!eA J: Tj*U=fQ.xD"rEr%rhqD?||)OO5>pf0a$ oZOyET&?j"IL7X@ @fS(XL/%_&_!DRG*}=C}`Y) ~/1PSYjgX}[lX4c-B" FP@5i HK2@. Below, we describe our simplifying assumptions. These payments generate over $1 million in revenue to communities throughout the San Fernando, Santa Clarita and Antelope Valleys. We do not know, but can estimate, the number of families who are eligible but do not enroll. If you would like more assistance call 1-800-KIDS-793. 9-8-360 Families are eligible to stay in Stage 2 for two years after they stop receiving cash aid. <> (We think the full-time provision will make accessing licensed care easier.). The purpose of the program is to support parents as they transition to the stable, long-term child care necessary for the family to leave and remain off aid. The maximum immediate need payment is $200. Most of the remaining funding is intended to provide additional funding to child care and State Preschool providers to assist with pandemic-related issues. Cash Assistance. Those who qualify, however, are not automatically enrolled. Between 2005 and 2019, MBSAC for a family of three increased by over 50percent (from $953 to $1,453), or from about 60percent to about 80percent of the FPL. CalWORKs grants vary based on region, family size, and family income. Costs for Stages 2 and 3 Have Increased Over the Past Five Years. In this section, we first describe the assumptions and methodology we use to produce our CalWORKs child care cost estimates. % Indicate the total enrollment (unduplicated) of CalWORKs students served in the 2019-20 school year for each adult school and ROCP who will be receiving CalWORKs funds for the 2020-21 school year. CCRC reimburses the provider on behalf of the family. As discussed in our recent Outlook post, both the administration and our office overestimated the extent to which caseload would grow following the pandemic and subsequent economic recession. In 201920, the average monthly grant for CalWORKs families was $585. Correcting this assumption would likely cause our estimate of the take-up rate to increase. Figure1 shows Stages 2 and 3 caseload from 201011 to 201819. (For example, a family of three earning $1,400 a month would be newly eligible for CalWORKs in July 2019, but would only receive a monthly benefit of about $250.). The funding methodology and other implementation details are to be determined by the Department of Social Services (DSS) and Child Care Providers UnitedCalifornia (the union representing family child care home and license-exempt providers). If you are not receiving CalWORKs cash assistance and need help paying for child care, contact the local Child Care Resource and Referral agency (R&R) and/or the Alternative Payment Program(APP) in your county to obtain more information. All exceptions must be verified by a third party agency. Data from the ACS currently are available for every year between 2005 and 2019. contact your county social services agency. =(@&^e*Dp) d,6?&fO=c5J C We estimate Stage 1 caseload will increase by 9percent in 201920, an additional 9percent in 202021, and level off through the rest of the period. Parents may progress through three stages of CalWORKs child care. Families who do not have any income other than CalWORKs receive MAP. The workgroup is to include a range of child care stakeholders and must provide recommendations by August 15, 2022. As we discuss below, the total number of CalWORKs-eligible families remained elevated for years following each previous recession. Overview Cooperating with the District Attorney and securing child support from the absent parent. Because families earning relatively higher incomes already receive relatively smaller benefits, they have less incentive to enroll than lower-income families. When a cash aid recipient is employed or receives disability based income, CalWORKs regulations allow the following deductions from the monthly gross income: $600.00 from the combined earnings, disability based income or a combination of both. The budget package also includes $413million one time to allocate temporary supplemental rates to providers from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Furniture, clothing, and appliances are exempt. On January 1, 2022, all child care and preschool providers will move to the 75th percentile of the 2018 regional market rate survey (or stay at their current rate if it is higher). CalWORKs Child Care Costs Are Projected to Continue Growing. Property The property of a child and the parent(s) must be under the following limits: Residence There are no durational residency requirements for the CalWORKs program. Correcting this assumption would likely cause our estimate of the take-up rate to decrease. The program helps a family access immediate child care as the parent works or performs their welfare-to-work activity. MAP levels vary based on whether or not the adults in the household are able to work. 0000003571 00000 n Employment Services. Child only cases, i.e., cases where no adults are receiving aid, also receive the higher MAP level. The most significant increases during the period were the last two years. In 201718, however, CalWORKs Stages 2 and 3 caseload began increasing. In future posts, we will plan to discuss how this take-up rate varies between different regions in the state, as well as possible reasons why it varies regionally and has changed over time. CalWORKs Eligibility Thresholds Have Risen More Quickly Than Benefits. It measures numerous household and individual characteristics and includes most of the information necessary to estimate CalWORKs eligibility statewide. Prior to this change, families income had to be at or below 70percent of the SMI to be eligible for care. Proof of citizenship or immigrant status such as a birth certificate or document from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) showing legal resident status. One-time stipends of $600 per child enrolled in a subsidized child care program, based on March 2021 enrollment. 22-14. CalWORKs clients may be served in Stage One until the county determines that the family situation is stable, or if no funds are available in Stage Two. Nearly 60percent of children served in CalWORKs child care are under age six. Trailer bill legislation establishes two workgroups to make recommendations for implementing a single child care reimbursement rate structure. The family home is exempt provided the family lives in the home. By comparison, for Stages 2 and 3 child care, the state provides the California Department of Education an appropriation that can only be used for child care services and associated administration of those services. Calculating Cost Per Case. Children must also be either citizens or lawful permanent residents. If the family qualifies, they complete the enrollment process. The second change was to verify eligibility for care only once each year rather than continually throughout the year. (These estimates include the cost to increase rates for CalWORKs child care and the Alternative Payment program.). ?.r} 1m5+v.w;X5iq?/M9^\n?xina{/a~~e-[59QFO pI~p!o?^OKyjU]V%sr+{v.WSrn{w.!xw?nnw?yr{t vtt>*>%KVyUeChW/Zss5*}R\+g0!D]AGwlW1#$%xg}RDj{q{Q0Y4 ! Aid cannot begin until all conditions of eligibility have been verified. You may keep vehicles that have an equity value of $25,483 or less. We think the legislation could begin affecting program costs in 202122. 1305 MacDonald Avenue State Set to Remove Stage 1 From Single Allocation Block Grant in 202021. 0000012977 00000 n The funding provided for all three stages of CalWORKs child care is determined annually in the state budget process. Both parents can meet this requirement if one is in a work activity at least 20 hours per week. wxwipRo&=em,~iGvGv=Hv=C'dO&{"dJjdN0yU 8 !NFn#G810H:#Smsrz%;Qcb:BIUdo5WC@-9ZWW?X=*eL" LfErEG elC_ iK Dj CalWORKs allows pregnant women to receive CalWORKs even if their only eligible child is unborn, but the ACS does not record whether female respondents are pregnant. Families might have a more difficult time, however, meeting required work activities, such that the number of families qualifying for CalWORKs child care services might not increase notably. The application for CalWORKs includes completion of eligibility forms and an interview with a case-manager. Stage 1: E&TA administers Stage 1 child . Verifying citizenship, or showing proof of legal immigration status. %%EOF These changes are expected to increase Stage 1 caseload significantly (as discussed in the Fiscal Outlook section). endobj These conditions include, but are not limited to: To speed the application process, please bring the following items when making application: Immediate need payments may be made for families with emergency situations while the CalWORKs application is being processed, if eligible. 1100 23 In the years since, CalWORKs caseload has declined at a somewhat faster pace than the number of CalWORKs-eligible families, causing the take-up rate to fall to around 60percent. the maximum family grant for a family of three was $785. The ACS reports only annual income, whereas California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) eligibility is determined based on monthly income. For single parents, CalWORKs requires at least 32 hours/week of work activity. Using the average cost per case captures these factors. To apply for services,contact your local Social Services office. The budget package includes various increases in state operations for CDE and DSS to administer child care and preschool programs. 16 non-operational days for providers accepting vouchers that have to close due to COVID-related reasons. <> stream This Stage provides services for former CalWORKs families after they have been off aid for 24 months and for families that receive lump-sum diversion services. Future Posts Will Explore Additional Reasons for the Decline in Take-Up Rates, Among Other Topics. xb```b``d`e` ,@Q {y7LyU"W.iYo(Tc]pLgY9{ &ps|TtK2n8ySGN=,d\Z%[ Each Year, Income Eligibility for CalWORKs Automatically Increases. CalWORKs cash aid recipients are eligible for Stage One and Stage Two child care based on their eligibility for cash aid and need. endstream endobj 129 0 obj <>>> endobj 130 0 obj <. Providers Are Reimbursed Based on Regional Market Rates (RMR). As a CalWORKs applicant or customer, you will have a property limit of $10,888 (cash on hand, savings, stocks, etc.) Identification such as Drivers License or Identification Card for each parent or caretaker in the home, Social Security cards for every family member for whom aid is requested, Birth certificates for every family member in the home, Immunization records for every child under the age of six years for whom aid is requested, Registrations for each car owned, co-owned or being bought or leased, Ownership papers for land and/or buildings owned, co-owned or being bought. To qualify for CalWORKs, families must include one or more children who are either citizens or lawful permanent residents and generally must fall below certain income requirements specified in state law (roughly equal to about 80percent of the federal poverty level [FPL] for most families, although this varies somewhat by family size and region of the state). 0000001884 00000 n Funding secured in the contract should be sufficient to raise all providers' rates to at least a 15% increase over the current Regional Market Rate (RMR) ceilings. State Has Made Efforts to Improve Take-Up Rates in Similar Programs. Below we describe a few key factors not captured in our cost estimates. Families are eligible to be in Stage 1 when they first enter CalWORKs. In 201920, a little over 150,000 children received CalWORKs child care. %PDF-1.4 % We assume monthly income is equal to annual income divided by 12. One workgroup was tasked with assessing the methodology for establishing a new reimbursement rate and quality standards. These factors may impact the overall costs of CalWORKs child care, but we are uncertain of the magnitude at this time. The budget package includes $15million General Fund to provide a state reimbursement rate for CACFP meals administered by nonpublic school entities (in additional to federal reimbursement). As noted above, most CalWORKs recipients are children, but many children living below the FPL are not currently enrolled in the program. x}y|T~[2wfV|0&D\\VqdcHXZV*$}yLDP!:DU+%Ye5!)+H7`nXdln!i1uYRW~)rQ2! Families that receive lump-sum diversion services may receive child care in Stage Two if there is no funding available in Stage Three. For Stage 1 child care, the state provides the Department of Social Services an appropriation for the county single allocation block grant. Fresno County has chosen to provide continuing aid for children after a parent has exhausted their 48-month limit. Both changes recently went into effect (October 1, 2019). 0000018842 00000 n The fiscal effect of this budgetary change also will depend upon its implementation. Chapter29 of 2016 (SB828, Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review) included intent language to reimburse child care providers at the 85th percentile of rates reported on the most recent survey. The two largest augmentation, totaling $790million, are related to the expansion of Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool at school sites. CalFresh Expansion for SSI/SSP Recipients, Contra Costa County Advisory Council on Aging, Health Insurance Counseling & Advocacy Program, Head Start | Early Head Start & State Preschool, Childcare Alternative Payment Program/Welfare to Work Stage II, How families are selected for the program, Promote and encourage work to enable families to become self-sufficient, Provide financial aid for children who lack financial support and care, Provide the opportunity for rehabilitation of the family whenever possible, Make available to children who cannot live in their own homes the kind of care and treatment best suited to their needs, either physically or mentally incapacitated; or, the applicant parent is not working or working less than 100 hours per month; or. Starting in 2009, the state enacted a series of policy changes (rebranding the program, eliminating asset requirements, promoting online and telephone applications, and reducing the amount of paperwork necessary to remain enrolled in the program) which increased the measured participation rate from 51percent to 71percent between 2010 and 2018. The ACS reports data for the calendar year, but income eligibility thresholds typically correspond to fiscal years (which start on July 1). The purpose of the CalWORKs program is to: Basic eligibility factors for a child(ren) and a needy parent(s) or caretaker relative include: Deprivation The aided child must be deprived of parental support or care because at least one parent is: Age Children may be eligible for CalWORKs until their 18th birthday or are 18 years old and in high school or trade school full time and are expected to complete either program before their 19th birthday. In 201819, nearly 25,000 more children were served in Stages 2 and 3 compared to 201617a 29percent increase. The availability of quality child care is essential to the success of the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) child care program. The workgroups recommendations are to include a definition of child care workforce competencies and suggestions for how to align these competencies to a new rate structure. The budget package includes $783million in 2021-22 ($1.6billion ongoing) across state and federal fund sources to provide additional slots for child care. If you are a California Alternative Payment Program, CalWORKs Child Care Stage Two Former CalWORKs clients are alsoeligible to receive child care services in Stage One and/or Stage Two for a total of no more than 24 months after they leave cash aid. ]1]lPTe;;3zA35` H_` Prior to this change, the state was using an SMI based on 2007 data. Increasing the CalWORKs take-up rate would allow the state to provide important aid to these families in the years ahead. Child Care. Families who make their residence in California and who intend to continue to live in California may be eligible. How Subsidized Child Care Works. In 201920, about 150,000 participating families (40percent of the total) received employment services such as career assessments, adult education, and help with their job search. @tl=f^yxnej ul!|d(/~T!||>8~A"d^:wW?=#=} %S;'g(J4s-9t"tLW %`f )O`Er In a typical year (in which income eligibility thresholds are increased on July 1), the eligibility threshold is lower from January through June than from July through December. Stages One and Two services are an entitlement; however, Stage Three services are dependent on fund availability. %%EOF If you are currently receiving CalWORKs child care, have questions or concerns about your services or current child care arrangements, contact your Child Care Worker, the Welfare-to-Work or Cal-Learn worker as appropriate. American Community Survey (ACS) Includes Most of the Information Needed to Estimate Eligibility. This is called the. Families living in high-cost coastal counties such as Los Angeles and San Francisco receive grants that are about 5.5percent larger than similar families living in inland counties such as Fresno and Shasta. For more information and resourcesvisit the CalWORKs Child Care Program website. Under these estimates, the cost of the program in 202324 is 27percent higher compared to 201920. Figure1 illustrates how the CalWORKs take-up rate changed between 2005 and 2019. The family is responsible for any amount that exceeds the daily allowance. hbbd``b`SA@ H0~ $P $3012d!3F 0 z doordash took my money and canceled my order; yes prep elementary school hours; This block grant is intended to cover counties costs for determining families CalWORKs eligibility, providing employment services, covering Stage1 child care costs, and undertaking various other related administrative functions. Since 2005, the CalWORKs income eligibility threshold has increased by more than 50percent, making more families with relatively higher incomes eligible to enroll in the program. Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services. On January 1, 2022, license-exempt child care providers will be reimbursed at 70 percent of the family child care home ceiling, including hourly, daily, weekly, and monthly for both full time and part time reimbursement rate categories. (This assignment roughly is based on U.S. Department of Homeland Security estimates of the proportion of noncitizen Californians who have a legal versus nonlegal residency status, the crucial distinction for CalWORKs eligibility.) That year, about 385,000 families (containing about 950,000 individuals) received CalWORKs assistance. Copyright 1999-2022 MAOF. The ACS contains most, but not all, of the information necessary to estimate CalWORKs eligibility. The local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies also assist potential child care providers in the licensing process including training for providers. CalWORKs Provides Cash Assistance and Employment Services to Low-Income Families. The state will only pay up to the regional market rate (RMR) a different amount in each county and based on regional The APPs are agencies that contract with CDSS to make payments tosubsidized child care providers and toprovide other related child care and development services. Foradditional information on your eligibility to CalWORKs, contact the office nearest you. To Date, No Formal Effort to Estimate CalWORKs Take-Up Rate. If a recession were to occur during the next year or two, the effect on caseload and cost is even more uncertain given the state does not yet know the precise impact of its new Stage 1 policies. Sacramento, CA 95814, Child Care and Development Division Contacts. This caseload trend is intended to capture the effect of the recent policy changes that make accessing Stage 1 child care easier. Understanding CalWORKs Take-Up Rate May Inform Future Policy Choices. Asset Limits. Note: Counties may allocate funds only to adult schools and ROCPs providing educational services to CalWORKs clients. State and Federal Funding Support the Program. The rest of this post outlines how our office developed county-by-county estimates for CalWORKs take-up rates. In 201920, California expects to serve an estimated 153,000 children across all three stages on an average monthly basis. These overestimates were built on observations from previous recessions (for example, the relationship between the unemployment rate and CalWORKs cases added), but such relationships do not always hold in new economic climates. Legislative Action to Increase Reimbursement Rates Would Result in Higher Costs. If we could correct for any of the following assumptions, we expect our estimated take-up rate would increase or decrease by less than 1percentage point. State Provides Subsidized Child Care for CalWORKs Participants. This amount is the net effect of changes across the three stages of CalWORKs child care, with Stage 1 costs estimated to be $20 million higher, Stage 2 costs $58 million lower, and Stage 3 costs $14 million higher. Applying for potentially available income such as Unemployment Insurance Benefits. The third change was to require families to report information necessary for determining eligibility only once per year, unless changes in income make them ineligible. 0 Effective July1, 2020, the state will separate Stage 1 child care from the county single allocation block grant. The local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies also assist potential child care providers in the licensing process including training for providers. Changing this assumption would have unknown effects on our estimate of the take-up rate. Families without elderly members may have $10,888 combined personal and real property per family. CalWORKs Child Care The availability of quality child care is essential to the success of the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) child care program. The eligibility changes enacted in 201718 resulted in families exiting Stages 2 and 3 at much lower rates compared to previous years. We do not disqualify families for CalWORKs eligibility due to their assets (like savings accounts). Of the three stages, we estimate Stage 3 will grow at the highest rate through 202324growing 14percent in the budget year and continuing to grow at an average annual rate of 10percent thereafter. Under the program, parents who work or are participating in other county-approved activities (such as taking college classes) qualify for subsidized child care benefits. (The state is currently developing the Master Plan for Early Learning and Care that is to include recommendations for changes to the states child care system.) Families with elderly members (those who are 60 years of age or older) may have $16,333 combined personal and real property per family. The 2021-22 budget included legislation to establish two workgroups to make recommendations for implementing a single child care reimbursement rate structure. For two parent families, at least 35 hours/week. certification or at recertification, contractors will determine a familys initial income eligibility, as directed (Increasing the income threshold likely had a much smaller effect, as the income of most CalWORKs families is significantly below the threshold.). 744 P Street M.S. Moving forward, the state will estimate Stage 1 costs separately from other CalWORKs employment services and administrative costs. They can continue receiving Stage 3 subsidized care until their income exceeds 85percent of the state median income (SMI) or their child ages out of the program (turns 13 years old). After the Great Recession, however, the take-up rate fell to around 65percent as the CalWORKs caseload increased at a slower pace than the increase in the number of CalWORKs-eligible families. The combined earned and unearned monthly income of the household exceeds the. At the same time, CalWORKs benefits have increased by less than 5percent (note that neither the benefit nor eligibility threshold figures have been inflation-adjusted). 0000001742 00000 n Of total CalWORKs child care funding, 56percent is from the state General Fund and 44percent is from federal fund sources (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Child Care and Development Fund). The effect at the state level, however, is uncertain and could differ notably from the San Francisco pilot and therefore from our estimate. 128 0 obj <> endobj Consequently, increasing the CalWORKs take-up rateand ultimately gaining a better understanding of why eligible individuals do not applycould be used to inform policy choices that result in increased participation in the program and reduced poverty for families with children. California's Fiscal Outlook. Subsequently, these PWO cases are entirely absent from our estimates. L9 Child care pay rates in particular have been a sticking point . During past recessions, the state also changed certain CalWORKs policies that affected child care caseload and cost. 139 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<451C334E0F90F04AA367C3905A9C9254><89D43B61C67F9A488D6A0697F62ADA78>]/Index[128 22]/Info 127 0 R/Length 69/Prev 353655/Root 129 0 R/Size 150/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream These augmentations are shown in Figure2. 400 Ellinwood Way For Stage 1, we adjust the 201819 cost per case to account for the recent policy change that allows all Stage 1 families to receive child care on a full-time basis. Since the onset of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), CalWORKs caseload has proven especially difficult to forecast. By phone: (866) 663-3225, West County CalWORKs Currently Serves About 60Percent of Eligible Families. CalWORKs Child Care Costs Increase Over Outlook Period. Program Costs Could Change Under Recession Scenario. This post is part of our November Outlook series intended to help the Legislature plan for the budget year ahead. Helping parents find child care, training child care providers on how to nurture and educate young children, helping parents and providers bridge the affordability gap with child care subsidies, and teaching children how to use a computer are just part of what we do. At initial (Families may access higher-cost providers if they are willing to pay more out of pocket.) Proof of the value of mutual funds, stocks, bonds, trust funds or cash surrender value of life insurance policies. COVID-19, California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs). Cost per case reflects the average annual cost to provide subsidized child care to one child. Homeless Assistance is available only once in a 12-month period unless the family is homeless due to domestic violence, natural disaster, inhabitability, or a physical or mental disability. d4o:7HGSW4FLE=u8)q]Y80{ewbm . We then provide our estimates of costs in the current year and throughout the subsequent four years. aReflects Department of Social Services revised Stage 1 estimates, Department of Finances revised estimates for Stage 2 and Stage 3, and budget appropriations for all other programs. Child care is provided for children through the age of 12, and for exceptional needs and severely disabled children up to age 21. . Correcting this assumption would likely cause our estimate of the take-up rate to increase. | Monthly Income. $600.00 from the combined earnings, disability based income or a combination of both. Compared to estimates included in the June budget plan, our November estimates assume a higher cost per case and caseload in Stage 1, a lower cost per case and caseload in Stage 2, and a lower cost per case but higher caseload in Stage 3. Your county Social services office state rate currently provided for all three of. 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