5180 Department of Social Services
Major Program Changes
  • The Governor's Budget includes General Fund savings of $1.1 billion through a restructuring of the CalWORKs program that prioritizes resources and work supports for eligible families working towards self-sufficiency. Employment services and child care will be limited to 24 months, unless the assistance unit is fully meeting federal work participation requirements. Of the total savings, $736.4 million is achieved in the California Student Aid Commission budget through a redirection of federal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant funds for Cal Grants.

  • The Governor's Budget includes an increase of $163.7 million General Fund for a new Child Maintenance program to continue income support to children whose parents are not eligible for cash aid under the restructured CalWORKs program.

  • The Governor's Budget includes General Fund savings of $163.8 million through elimination of domestic and related services for recipients of In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) in a shared living arrangement and for minor recipients who live with an able and available parent provider. Domestic and related services include housework, shopping for food, meal preparation and cleanup, laundry, and other shopping and errands.

  • Beginning in 2011-12, the Foster Care, Adoption Assistance, Child Welfare Services, Child Abuse Prevention, Adult Protective Services, Adoptions, and Title IV-E Waiver programs reflect reduced General Fund costs resulting from 2011 Realignment (refer to Org 5196).