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DFCS/DEBS Common Cases
Temporary Homeless Assistance
CalWORKs AUs receiving Family Reunification (FR) services through DFCS may be eligible for Temporary Homeless Assistance (THA), if DFCS or a court determines that THA is necessary for reunification and the family is otherwise eligible (i.e. the family meets the eligibility criteria for homeless assistance).
DFCS staff will coordinate with the EW when the need for THA has been identified. EWs will use the existing business process to determine an FR AU's eligibility for THA.
Informing Requirements
EWs must provide the following information to CalWORKs FR AUs before issuing the first Temporary Shelter (TS) payment:
- Rules,
- Informing Requirements,
- Time Frames,
- Eligible Days, and
- Requirement to search and provide evidence of search for permanent housing.
Additionally, CalWORKs FR AUs must be informed of the penalties should the AU fail to provide verification.
Refer to Temporary Shelter [EAS 44-211.52] for additional information.
Permanent Homeless Assistance
While receiving FR services, the CalWORKs AU is not eligible for permanent homeless assistance. The AU may be evaluated for permanent homeless assistance once the children have been returned home and are added back into the CalWORKs AU.
Related Topics
Homeless Assistance Program Eligibility
Homeless Assistance Exceptions
Homeless Assistance Application
Homeless Assistance Payment Information
Homeless Assistance Case Management Concerns
Expanded Temporary Homeless Assistance
Questions and Answers Regarding Shared Housing