CalWORKs Take-Up Rate Has Fallen Since 2005. ;= ~B181dT`Y 1> Ay?COc 0@~+TG`J@8L: 5d %&(`yur+y&O|$pEI(>H@[xU :+i6 8Q=YT!Y5VB%)'MP}v[n&n! Changing this assumption would have unknown effects on our estimate of the take-up rate. 0000003896 00000 n In 201920, the average monthly grant for CalWORKs families was $585. Alternative Payment Programs (CAPP), including Migrant Alternative Payment Programs (CMAP), Migrant Child Care and Development Programs (CMIG), General Child Care and Development Programs (CCTR), Family Child Care Home Education Networks (CFCC), Child Care and Development Services for Children with Special Needs (CHAN), California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) Stages One, Two (C2AP), and Three (C3AP), Emergency Child Care Bridge Program for Foster Children. Receipts or bills of sale for any recreational vehicles such as boats, trailers, motor homes, etc. Counties will only be able to use budgeted Stage1 funds for child care services (similar to how the state budgets for Stages 2 and 3). These factors may impact the overall costs of CalWORKs child care, but we are uncertain of the magnitude at this time. The budget package also includes $413million one time to allocate temporary supplemental rates to providers from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023. Families remain in Stage Three until the familys income exceeds85 percent of the state median income or until the children are over the eligibility age. Establishes Two Rate Working Groups. In 201718, however, CalWORKs Stages 2 and 3 caseload began increasing. CalWORKs child care caseload and costs could differ from our estimates were a recession to occur during the outlook period. wxwipRo&=em,~iGvGv=Hv=C'dO&{"dJjdN0yU 8 !NFn#G810H:#Smsrz%;Qcb:BIUdo5WC@-9ZWW?X=*eL" LfErEG elC_ iK Dj 0000018842 00000 n Our outlook assumes higher program costs would be covered from the state General Fund, with the program assumed to receive the same level of annual federal funding in 201920 through 202223. Correcting this assumption would likely cause our estimate of the take-up rate to decrease. QRIS = Quality Rating and Improvement System. and the value of child care vouchers is capped. The two largest augmentation, totaling $790million, are related to the expansion of Transitional Kindergarten and State Preschool at school sites. % 4545 Delta Fair Boulevard In upcoming posts, we plan to examine whether and how the CalWORKs take-up rate varies among different regions in the state and explore reasons for those differences. Since 2011, adults generally have been limited to no more than 48 cumulative months of receiving cash assistance, although this limit is set to return to its original 60 months in May 2022. They served a six-year-old child for 22 days of a report period. 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. The program is administered at the county level by the county welfare departments. 0000001742 00000 n The ACS contains most, but not all, of the information necessary to estimate CalWORKs eligibility. We estimate CalWORKs child care costs will continue to grow through 202324 (Figure4). The availability of quality child care is essential to the success of the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) child care program. 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. 7 0 obj Effective July1, 2020, the state will separate Stage 1 child care from the county single allocation block grant. Parents may progress through three stages of CalWORKs child care. Overall Program Costs in 201920 Likely Lower Than Budgeted. For Stages 2 and 3, we assume no change in cost per case over the period, as current state law sets reimbursement rates at the 75th percentile of the 2016 survey. If you would like more assistance call 1-800-KIDS-793. 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). One-time stipends of $600 per child enrolled in a subsidized child care program, based on March 2021 enrollment. Legislative Action to Increase Reimbursement Rates Would Result in Higher Costs. The value of one automobile up to $25,483 is exempt. To estimate UI benefits for individuals who appear eligible for such benefits (those marked as unemployed in the ACS but who report having worked in the past 12 months and receiving other income, which may include UI), we estimated that these benefits do not exceed the average UI benefits for a calendar year in California (which we define as the average weekly benefit in California times the average weeks receiving UI nationwide for each calendar year). 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. 9-8-360 Of this amount, $2.8billion is for preschool and Transitional Kindergarten programs, $3.7billion is for other child development programs, and $2.2billion is for support programs. The program helps a family access immediate child care as the parent works or performs their welfare-to-work activity. In this post, we introduce our methodology for estimating the number of families eligible for CalWORKs since 2005 and compare this to the number who actually enrolled. T4Xg/*{3X7B&IO)i^LXl!+$d The CWDs refer families to resource and referral agencies to assist them in finding childcare providers. The bullets below summarize other benefit and program participation rules. The 2021-22 budget included legislation to establish two workgroups to make recommendations for implementing a single child care reimbursement rate structure. 16 non-operational days for providers accepting vouchers that have to close due to COVID-related reasons. Provides $8.7Billion for Child Care and Preschool Programs. Figure1 illustrates how the CalWORKs take-up rate changed between 2005 and 2019. Trailer bill legislation establishes two workgroups to make recommendations for implementing a single child care reimbursement rate structure. Provides Several State Operations Increases. Note: The 48-month limit is a lifetime limit. Specifically, we assume more families will receive full-time care and be served in licensed settingsboth of which increase the Stage 1 cost per case. o*F'Wyl[(K, $X:4h6 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. . The budget also includes two major one-time augmentations for state operations: $15million one-time General Fund$9million for DSS and $6million for CDEto contract for the implementation of a direct deposit system for payments to child care and preschool contractors. Families living in high-cost coastal counties such as Los Angeles and San Francisco receive grants that are about 5.5 percent larger than similar families living in inland counties such as Fresno and Shasta. Stage 1 is administered by the California Department of Social Services through the county welfare department (CWDs). Both changes recently went into effect (October 1, 2019). Adults in the family can receive assistance if they (1)are lawful U.S. residents, (2)do not receive Supplemental Security Income, and (3)have not exceeded state and federal lifetime aid limits. Understanding CalWORKs Take-Up Rate May Inform Future Policy Choices. Employment Services. As a CalWORKs applicant or customer, you will have a property limit of $10,888 (cash on hand, savings, stocks, etc.) 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. In a recession, overall caseload in the CalWORKs program would tend to increase as more families qualify for welfare services. The table above reflects the current NON EXEMPT MAP, and EXEMPT MAP (monthly maximum aid payment) levels effective June 1, 2022. The second change was to annually update the data used to calculate the SMI. 1100 0 obj <> endobj Current or former CalWORKs cash aid recipients are eligible to receive assistance with paying for child care with a provider of their choice, if they are employed or participating in county approved Welfare-to-Work activities.Pregnant and parenting teens in the Cal-Learn program are also eligible to receive CalWORKs child care. Policy: Assembly Bill 131 (Chapter 116 of the Statues of 2021), which was signed into law on July 23, 2021, Antioch, CA 94509, 2023 Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services, CSEC (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children), Become A Foster Parent In Contra Costa County. To apply for services, contact your local county welfare department. Caseload refers to the average number of children served in each stage on a monthly basis during the fiscal year. 400 Ellinwood Way The state adjusts the block grant amount annually based primarily on CalWORKs caseload projections. The state has recent experience in improving the take-up rate in similar programs, further helping those programs achieve their intended policy goals. 149 0 obj <>stream 1 0 obj The program serves children under the age of 13 whose parent (s . 0000003571 00000 n Prior to this change, families would receive child care only for the hours they attended allowable CalWORKs activities, such as mandatory welfare-to-work activities, job interviews, employment activities, or education classes. If you qualify for CalWORKs, you'll get a monthly cash benefit for up to 48 months, as long as you continue to qualify and meet the Welfare-to-Work requirements explained on the next page (children continue to receive cash aid after the 48-month limit). To date, the state has not funded at the higher reimbursement level or begun using the more recent 2018 survey results. Better information about the factors that influence families enrollment in CalWORKs likely could result in models that more accurately predict program caseloads. 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. Most CalWORKs Recipients Are Children. First, DSS, in consultation with the California Department of Education (CDE), is to convene a workgroup to assess the methodology for establishing a new reimbursement rate and quality standards. 0000027779 00000 n Provides a State Reimbursement for Meals Served Through the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). 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. L9 Once enrolled, adult recipients generally are required either to work or engage in approved work-related activities such as searching for a job, although some adult recipients are exempt from these requirements (for example, some pregnant women). In 201819, Stages 2 and 3 costs were $290million higher than 201617 costsnearly three times greater than the amount that the state initially budgeted for the rate and eligibility changes. Stage Two is administered by California Department of Social Services (CDSS) through contracts with the Alternative Payment Program (APP). an increase in payments for child care providers and more. Unlike MBSAC levels, grant amounts do not automatically increase in proportion to the cost of living but rather generally must be adjusted by new legislation. Consequently, we randomly assign each noncitizen a 45percent probability of being deemed ineligible for CalWORKs. 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. During past recessions, the state also changed certain CalWORKs policies that affected child care caseload and cost. Moreover, as part of the budget solutions adopted during the Great Recession, CalWORKs grant levels were reduced by first 4percent and then 8percent in 2011 and remained below their pre-recession peak until 2019. 0000009923 00000 n certification or at recertification, contractors will determine a familys initial income eligibility, as directed As Figure1 shows, the 2021-22 Budget Act increases these programs by a total of $3.1billion (55percent) from the revised 2020-21 level. If the family qualifies, they complete the enrollment process. Some other things must be reported within 10 days of the occurrence: An annual redetermination of eligibility is required for CalWORKs recipients. The California Alternative Payment Program (CAPP) funded by the California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Child Care and Development Division (CCDD) provides childcare subsidy assistance to income-eligible families who have a qualifying need as defined by the funding source.The program serves children under the age of 13 whose parent(s) are employed, seeking employment, seeking permanent housing, incapacitated, engaged in a vocational training or education program, or whose children are receiving protective services or have been identified as at risk of abused neglected or exploited. (We think the full-time provision will make accessing licensed care easier.). The family home is exempt provided the family lives in the home. 0000021785 00000 n Using the average cost per case captures these factors. It measures numerous household and individual characteristics and includes most of the information necessary to estimate CalWORKs eligibility statewide. 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). The most significant increases during the period were the last two years. The magnitude of the effect likely will depend upon implementation decisions and any program changes. (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.) Correcting this assumption likely would cause our estimate of the take-up rate to decrease. CalWORKs is an entitlement program, meaning all families that qualify for the program can receive assistance. %%EOF (These estimates include the cost to increase rates for CalWORKs child care and the Alternative Payment program.). 0000000774 00000 n Individual child care costs can vary significantly depending on the childs age, the number of hours of care a child receives, whether a child is receiving care in a center-based facility or home, and the geographic region. Consequently, such estimates are not readily available. 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. 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). Linking reimbursement rates to the 75th percentile is intended to give families access to at least three-quarters of their local child care providers. Care for Children With Severe Disabilities. 0000003292 00000 n The combined earned and unearned monthly income of the household exceeds the. We make several assumptions in developing these estimates. 3 0 obj Providers Are Reimbursed Based on Regional Market Rates (RMR). More detail on the Proposition98 preschool and Transitional Kindergarten augmentations are described in the Proposition98 and K-12 Education spending plan post. The second change was to verify eligibility for care only once each year rather than continually throughout the year. (As larger cohorts of Stage 1 families move through the subsequent stages of care, we expect Stages 2 and 3 caseload to increase too.) We disregarded these factors because the ACS does not have sufficient data on the value of family assets. To apply for services,contact your local Social Services office. The Child Care Resource and Referral also have a toll free telephone number. gReflects preliminary LAO estimates in 202021 and 202122 as enrollment data are not yet publicly available. bDoes not include $9.6 million provided to community colleges for certain child care services. Richmond, CA 94801, Central County 128 0 obj <> endobj 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. hb```b cbcfnuL-,?`Nby JSe\9-#m|CYVk Stages One and Two services are an entitlement; however, Stage Three services are dependent on fund availability. The budget also provides an increase of 83 positions and $12.6million to backfill positions at CDE to ensure the department has sufficient staff to administer State Preschool and various school nutrition programs. in CHILD CARE BULLETIN (CCB) NO. fIncludes $1.2 million each year used for a family literacy program offered at certain State Preschool sites. Below are examples of how to manually calculate the State Subsidized Monthly Payment for This Child Care: Example 1: The contractor's daily rate for their CCTR contract is $38.29. The fiscal effect of this budgetary change also will depend upon its implementation. CCRC reimburses the provider on behalf of the family. CalWORKs Child Care Costs Increase Over Outlook Period. Child only cases, i.e., cases where no adults are receiving aid, also receive the higher MAP level. Pregnancy. Unemployment Insurance (UI) Benefits. County welfare departments can, and do, spend their block grant funds flexibly across these categories. RMR ceilings were last updated 1/1/2018 as per CalWORKs Child Care Special Notice 17-05. The state conducts the survey every two years. Increases Rates for Child Care and Preschool Programs. Compared to other states, California historically signed up a relatively small share of families eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (a federal program that helps low-income individuals purchase groceries, known locally as CalFresh). Program Costs Could Change Under Recession Scenario. 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 Child Care Payment Options If the familys total gross income after the $450 deduction exceeds the MBSAC level for the family size, the family is not eligible. xb```b``d`e` ,@Q {y7LyU"W.iYo(Tc]pLgY9{ &ps|TtK2n8ySGN=,d\Z%[ 0000024793 00000 n In 201819, nearly 25,000 more children were served in Stages 2 and 3 compared to 201617a 29percent increase. | The local Child Care Resource and Referral agencies also assist potential child care providers in the licensing process including training for providers. 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. endstream endobj 1122 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[94 1006]>>stream Applying for potentially available income such as Unemployment Insurance Benefits. The first change was to allow Stage 1 families to receive child care on a full-time basis. $10million one-time General Fund to support access to the MyChildCarePlan.org website for counties and resource and referral agencies through 2022-23, with a subsequent transition of the services to DSS. This is called the. Effective July 1, 2022, at initial certification or at recertification, a family will be considered income eligible All exceptions must be verified by a third party agency. In 201920, a family of three could earn up to $1,453 per month and still qualify for CalWORKs assistance. 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. If you would like more assistance call The application for CalWORKs includes completion of eligibility forms and an interview with a case-manager. The 2021-22 budget package also provides $130million Proposition98 General Fund to increase State Preschool slots for school districts and county offices of education. The workgroup is to include a range of child care stakeholders and must provide recommendations by August 15, 2022. Below, we describe our simplifying assumptions. Not All Eligible Families Enroll in CalWORKs. This is called the, When the adults in the household are not able to work because of a temporary or permanent incapacity, or because the adult is a teen parent who attends high school, the family receives a higher MAP. 22-14. These changes significantly increased Stages 2 and 3 caseload (as discussed in the next section). This caseload trend is intended to capture the effect of the recent policy changes that make accessing Stage 1 child care easier. The funding provided for all three stages of CalWORKs child care is determined annually in the state budget process. In 201920, a little over 150,000 children received CalWORKs child care. Families also generally are deemed ineligible if they own more than $10,000 in property (other than their primary residence), have $10,000 in their bank accounts, or if they own more than $25,000 in automobiles (in practice, few families are denied aid because of these asset limits). In 201920, California expects to serve an estimated 153,000 children across all three stages on an average monthly basis. The ACS reports data for the calendar year, but income eligibility thresholds typically correspond to fiscal years (which start on July 1). Overview 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. Click the QR code, or scan with your device to join! Costs for Stages 2 and 3 declined in the first four years of the period, then began rising in 201415 due to a combination of rate and caseload increases. 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. The monthly Maximum Aid Payment (MAP) level is established by the California State Legislature based on family size. Fresno County has chosen to provide continuing aid for children after a parent has exhausted their 48-month limit. Stage 1: E&TA administers Stage 1 child . CalWORKs child care is funded with a combination of state and federal funding. 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. Between 2005 and 2008 (during the economic expansion which preceded the Great Recession), the take-up rate hovered around 70percent as both CalWORKs caseload and the number of CalWORKs-eligible families decreased year over year. Cost per case reflects the average annual cost to provide subsidized child care to one child. = '(v>'ww?.z`|0b9~u(iF@d2"WWI0}DdUI1s@949g)?98oG(h./ V8 +`Udg1! This resource is designed to assistcounty eligibility workers and other partners who provide services to the public. 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. We assume income eligibility thresholds are equal to those in effect on July 1 of each calendar year. 0000001431 00000 n Costs could potentially decrease since counties would not be able to use unspent child care funds for other purposes. Starting July 1, 2021, direct contract providers will receive a 4.05percent cost-of-living adjustment. (Although we are aware of related efforts by the Urban Institute and Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, neither of these efforts are directly comparable to the annually reported CalFresh take-up rate.) Under these estimates, the cost of the program in 202324 is 27percent higher compared to 201920. In this post, we provide background on the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) child care program, discuss our projections of future CalWORKs child care costs, and identify various risks and uncertainties that could affect these future costs. CalWORKs provides cash aid and employment services to low-income families with children. As noted above, most CalWORKs recipients are children, but many children living below the FPL are not currently enrolled in the program. A family applies to CCRC for a subsidized child care payment program. endobj As we discuss below, the total number of CalWORKs-eligible families remained elevated for years following each previous recession. Child care is provided for children through the age of 12, and for exceptional needs and severely disabled children up to age 21. Proof of earned and unearned income such as pay stubs and award letters for unemployment benefits, Social Security income, Veterans payments, and school grants or loans. 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. That amount is then compared to the Minimum Basic Standard of Adequate Care (MBSAC) level for the family size. Currently, the state links the RMR to the 75th percentile of rates reported on the 2016 survey. Child care pay rates in particular have been a sticking point . The nearby box lists these assumptions, as well as their likely impact on our estimates. Calculating Cost Per Case. CalWORKs Provides Cash Assistance and Employment Services to Low-Income Families. We then provide our estimates of costs in the current year and throughout the subsequent four years. Moving forward, the state will estimate Stage 1 costs separately from other CalWORKs employment services and administrative costs. endobj 0 This post is part of our November Outlook series intended to help the Legislature plan for the budget year ahead. trailer (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.). A ^G.Ik $ e07(!&ak@Aj20m@,Jk t-#H20m b83YB Hv The program helps a family access immediate child care as the parent works or performs their welfare-to-work activity. 0000006991 00000 n C The ACS does not provide sufficient data on respondents immigration status to determine whether they are eligible for CalWORKs. Asset Limits. 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. This action conforms with the state rate currently provided for CACFP meals served by public school entities. The effect at the state level, however, is uncertain and could differ notably from the San Francisco pilot and therefore from our estimate. Costs would be higher than we estimate if the Legislature were to use the more recent RMR survey or fund at a higher reimbursement percentile. 50% of the earnings remaining after the $600 is deducted Alternatively, costs could increase if more families receive child care or stay on Stage 1 for longer than they do today. Prior to this change, the state was using an SMI based on 2007 data. The first change was to allow families to continue receiving child care if their income is at or below 85percent of the SMI. [dH!er5i-i-s QKyL 0@{rp98\DCW2sX4j6+.1gh zX MWnMW[=I*e6n$;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@. The state does not track how many families are eligible for CalWORKs but not enrolled. The maximum immediate need payment is $200. 0000030450 00000 n A member of the household becomes a fleeing felon, is convicted of a drug felony, and/or violates a condition of parole/probation. No other agencies may apply. The programbegins when a family start receiving CalWORKs cash aid. doordash took my money and canceled my order; yes prep elementary school hours; <> Measuring the CalWORKs take-up rate is an important step towards potentially improving participation in the program. Most of the remaining funding is intended to provide additional funding to child care and State Preschool providers to assist with pandemic-related issues. We also will attempt to identify which types of families are most likely to enroll in CalWORKs when eligible. Figure2 shows Stages 2 and 3 costs from 201011 to 201819. CalWORKs Eligibility Thresholds Have Risen More Quickly Than Benefits. 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