California AB969 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to enhance protections for CalWORKs applicants and recipients who are victims of domestic.

California AB969 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to enhance protections for CalWORKs applicants and recipients who are victims of domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and stalking. The bill requires counties to waive program requirements for these individuals if compliance would make it more difficult for them to escape abuse or stay safe after escaping abuse. It mandates the development of written materials and a standardized waiver request form to inform applicants and recipients about available services and waivers.

California AB969 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to enhance protections for CalWORKs applicants and recipients who are victims of domestic.

California AB969 amends the Welfare and Institutions Code to enhance protections for CalWORKs applicants and recipients who are victims of domestic violence, sexual harassment, sexual assault, and stalking. The bill requires counties to waive program requirements for these individuals if compliance would make it more difficult for them to escape abuse or stay safe after escaping abuse. It mandates the development of written materials and a standardized waiver request form to inform applicants and recipients about available services and waivers.