This pre-briefing will offer a comprehensive overview of California’s CalWORKs program, exploring its evolution from the Federal TANF program, recent policy updates, and the Cal-OAR evaluation framework. The session will highlight the CalWORKs 2.0 initiative, emphasizing person-centered case planning and addressing barriers to workforce participation. Participants will gain valuable insights into both state and local perspectives on CalWORKs implementation, and hear from parents with lived experience about their interactions with the program.
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