The 2023-24 California Spending Plan: Human Services

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This is an increase of nearly $7 billion, or 30 percent, compared to the revised prior-year spending level, as shown in Figure 1. This significant increase is primarily the result of higher spending in several different departments and programs. Some key examples of the drivers of the year-over-year increases are (1) shifting child care program funds that likely would not have been spent in 2022-23 to 2023-24, (2) increased caseload (alongside increased service provider rates and changes in service utilization) for the Department of Developmental Services, (3) the phase out of enhanced federal funding and increase in caseload in In-Home Supportive Services, and (4) the expiration of some federal funding that was offsetting General Fund costs in the California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids program. Figure 2 shows the major human services policy changes adopted by the Legislature as part of the 2023-24 spending plan. These changes are discussed in more detail in the issue specific links provided on this page. Figure 1 Major Human Services Programs and Departments—Spending Trends General Fund (Dollars in Millions) 2022 23 2023 24 Change From 2022 23 to 2023 24 Amount Percent Department of Developmental Services $7,051.1 $8,544.9 $1,493.8 21.2% In Home Supportive Services 6,134.9 8,363.0 2,228.2 36.3 SSI/SSP 3,289.0 3,553.8 264.8 8.1 Department of Social Services Child Care a 933.5 3,267.8 2,334.3 250.0 County Administration/Automation 1,221.0 1,411.0 190.0 15.6 Child Welfare Services b 1,415.0 1,061.0 354.0 25.0 CalWORKs 611.9 1,396.8 784.9 128.3 Department of Child Support Services 366.2 378.6 12.4 3.4 Department of Rehabilitation 101.7 82.2 19.6 19.2 Department of Aging 265.9 180.9 85.0 32.0 All other social services (including state support) 2,527.4 2,599.8 72.5 2.9 Totals $23,917.6 $30,839.9 $6,922.3 28.9% a Reflects budgetary expenditure levels as of June 2023 and excludes Proposition 98 funds. b Includes the Approved Relative Caregiver program, Kinship Guardianship Assistance Payment program, and Adoption Assistance Program, in addition to foster care payments, programs for non minor dependents, child welfare automation, and other special programs. Figure 2 Major Actions—Human Services Programs a 2023 24 General Fund Effect (In Millions) Program Amount CalWORKs Makes temporary 10 percent CalWORKs grant increase from 2022 23 permanent — b Temporarily augments county level CalWORKs administrative funding $15.7 Funds effort to enhance EBT card technology and security over next three years 15.5 One time early reversion of unspent Single Allocation funds 288.0 In Home Supportive Services Requires study of statewide and/or regional collective bargaining model 1.5 Eliminates minor recipient provider eligibility requirements 27.9 SSI/SSP Increases SSP, CAPI, and CVCB grants on January 1, 2024 146.0 Child Welfare Services CWS CARES project increase 67.0 CWS CARES and CalSAWS interface 25.0 One time funding increase for foster family agencies 8.0 Child welfare costs under BH CONNECT proposal c 3.0 SILP housing supplement d 1.0 Food Assistance Increases county CalFresh administration funding through revised funding methodology 160.0 California Food Assistance Program expansion 40.0 Summer EBT Program outreach and automation resources 23.5 Temporarily augments state support for food banks 52.0 Other Department of Social Services One time Rapid Response program augmentation 150.0 Services for survivors of hate crimes 80.0 Augmentation for Opportunities for Youth program for unaccompanied minors 5.0 Department of Child Support Services Funding increase for local child support agencies 12.2 Department of Aging $50 million over three years for Older Adult Behavioral Health Initiative 20.0 Developmental Services Reduce service coordinator to child caseload ratios for children ages zero to five 57.9 Safety net services to further support individuals with complex needs 22.1 Coordinated Family Support pilot program (for one year) 10.8 Service provider rate increases for Independent Living Services 8.5 a Does not include major Child Care changes. b 2024 25 General fund effect of over $400 million depending on caseload and other factors. c Increases to about $30 million at full implementation. d Increases to $18.8 million annually at full implementation. EBT = Electronic Benefit Transfer; CAPI = Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants; CVCB = California Veterans Cash Benefit; CWS CARES = Child Welfare Services California Automated Response and Engagement System; CalSAWS = California Statewide Automated Welfare System; BH CONNECT = Behavioral Health Community Based Organized Networks of Equitable Care and Treatment; and SILP = supervised independent living placement. Department of Developmental Services » Subscribe | California State Legislature | Online Voter Registration | Privacy Policy | Accessibility Legislative Analyst's Office | The California Legislature's Nonpartisan Fiscal and Policy Advisor 925 L Street, Suite 1000 Sacramento, CA 95814 | (916) 445-4656