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CalWORKs: California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids 2023-24


Projected Funding Profile: No due date information is available.

CalWORKs funding is only for public school adult education programs and regional occupational centers and programs. It provides education and training to: (1) prepare CalWORKs clients for entry level employment; (2) assist employed clients receiving subsidies or supportive services to advance toward higher employment and self-sufficiency; and (3) divert CalWORKs clients into short-term education and training programs leading to employment. Note: CalWORKs monies are not part of the categorical flexibility spending.

Program Questions: Charlene Cowan, email: ccowan@cde.ca.gov, phone: 916-319-0388

Downloading Questions: Sarah Barnett, HSIIO, email: CalWORKs@cde.ca.gov

Document Description
Cover Letter 2023–24 announcement of funding available to adult schools and regional occupational centers and programs serving CalWORKs clients
Instructions Enclosure 1: Instructions for completing the 2023–24 CalWORKs County Joint Application for program funding
County Joint Application (PDF) Enclosure 2: 2023–24 CalWORKs County Joint Application
County Allocations (XLSX) Enclosure 3: Maximum 2023–24 CalWORKs allocation for each county

Certifications and Assurances

Document Description

General Assurances & Certifications
(Posted July 2023)

Required as a condition of receiving funds. Applicants do not need to sign and return them with the application; they must be downloaded and kept on file for compliance reviews, complaint investigations, or audits. Applicants that participate in the Consolidated Application - ConApp - should have a copy on file and do not need another copy. Program-specific assurances are not included here and should be listed separately on the Request for Application (RFA).

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Last Reviewed: Tuesday, September 19, 2023
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