Cal-Oar
GBP
Policy and procedure
CalWorks
Misc
100

What does Cal-Oar do?

Establishes a local, data driven program management system that facilitates continuous improvement of county CalWORKs programs by collecting, analyzing, and disseminating outcomes and best practices.

100

Who is eligible to receive the pass?

Any CalWORKs family is eligible

100

What does it mean to be available for work?

At your workstation, with your computer operational, and  available to accept calls.

100

What is CalWORKs?

A public assistance program that provides cash aid and services to eligible families that have children in the home

100

What is Cal-Learn?

Program for parenting teens designed to encourage them to graduate from HS, become independent and form healthy families.

200

What is CalOAR?

Establishes a local, data driven program for continuous improvement

200

What is the process to get into over 200 state parks?

What is the Golden State Bear Pass Application.

200

Why would your time off be denied?

  • Our Staffing trends or call volume trends do not allot the time off

  • Capacity for days requested have been met by other staff members who have requested time off prior. 

  • Time off is around holidays which increase call volume.

200

CalWORKs is operated locally by?

County welfare departments

200

What is TANF?

Program made for American Indians and Alaskan natives that assists in funding, tools, and resources necessary for each tribe.

300

What is the link from the CalWorks website to get to the Cal-Oar workplan?

CalOAR Workplan 3.25.19.pdf

300

How do I get a pass?

To sign up, use our secure form. Once CDSS confirms your information and eligibility, California State Parks will print and mail your Golden Bear Pass to you!

300

What if the day off is regarding a medical related situation?

Please follow the attendance policy procedure and reach out to your supervisor in the circumstances the time off request is rejected. This may require documentation for Management approval.

300

What qualifies you to receive CalWORKs?

If a family has little or no cash and needs housing, food, utilities, clothing or medical care.

300

How can I find a child care provider?

400

What is the name of the survey that CalWORKs participants can take online to help understand and improve the program?

CalWORKs Client Satisfaction Survey

400

When should I expect my pass in the mail?

Passes will be mailed out approximately 4 weeks following the date of application.

400

What is at will employment?

The Foundation is an “at-will employer,” which means that either the employee or the Foundation  may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason, with or without cause  and with or without prior notice. Except for the President/CEO, no employee of the Foundation  has the authority to enter into a written agreement to employ any person on anything other than  at-will terms

400

What does CalWORKs stand for?

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids

400

What CalWORKs program is HVP?

Home visiting is an evidence-based, voluntary program that pairs new parents with a nurse or trained professional who makes regular visits to the participant’s home to provide guidance, coaching, and access to health and social services. The HVP supports and resources will include, but will not be limited to: (1) prenatal, infant and toddler care, (2) infant and child nutrition, (3) child developmental screening and assessments, (4) parent education, parent and child interaction, child development, and child care, (5) job readiness and barrier removal, and (6) domestic violence and sexual assault, mental health, and substance abuse treatment, as applicable.

500

The first Cal-OAR cycle runs from?

 July 2021 through June 2026

500

What information is required to provide when applying for the Golden Bear Pass?

  • Confirmation that person is CalWORKs recipient, Name, D.O.B, and Address.
500

What does "No expectation of privacy" mean?

The Foundation is an “at-will employer,” which means that either the employee or the Foundation  may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason, with or without cause  and with or without prior notice. Except for the President/CEO, no employee of the Foundation  has the authority to enter into a written agreement to employ any person on anything other than  at-will terms

500

Who is eligible to receive assistance for child care?

  • Current or former CalWORKs cash aid recipients that are employed or participating in county approved WTW activities.
  • Pregnant and parenting teens in Cal-Learn program.
500

In order to get the Recovery Rebate Credit (missing a stimulus payment or got less than the full amount), you will need to file what?

a tax return

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