CalWORKs in Motion: Essential Knowledge and Updates for Supervisors and Returning Staff

Course Overview

This course is designed to refresh and strengthen participants’ understanding of CalWORKs policies, procedures and recent program changes. This course is tailored for supervisors and staff returning to eligibility specialist or case management roles. It offers a practical overview of eligibility requirements, time-on-aid rules, supportive services and compliance standards, with a focus on current policy updates and their impact on program operations.

Learning Objectives

After attending this training, participants will be able to:

Review core CalWORKs eligibility rules and program structure.
Identify and apply recent policy updates.
Strengthen case management practices.

Academic Units

Section Number

263CTS919

Instruction Method

Online class

Section Notes

Fee Details: The enrollment fee for this one-day course is$255 per participant, or0.06 training units for counties utilizing their county contract. The fee includes expert instruction from subject-matter specialists, research-based curriculum, and access to all digital course materials.

Training Format: This program will be delivered remotely via Zoom. Login details and participation instructions will be provided once your enrollment has been processed.

UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education is committed to providing courses and learning materials that are accessible to all learners, including individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to participate in a course or access training materials, we are here to help. Accommodation may include alternative formats, captioning or other support services. Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your needs. We encourage you to reach out as early as possible so we can best support your experience.

Enrollment Policies

Enrollment closes on 3/23/27

Those paying by check or with credit card, please have payment to us at your earliest convenience.

To be officially dropped from the class, please notify us at least 10 business days prior to the training start date to drop a class and cancel the billing, or request a refund of fees paid, less than a $30 processing fee (no exceptions). Please use this link to cancel from the class: Enrollment Cancelation Link.

If you have questions, please contact us at (530) 757-8538 or at: [email protected].

Substitutions can be made with 48-hour minimum notice prior to the training start date. A 48-hour notice is needed to get all updated information processed.

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Section Schedule

Wed., Mar 24th, 2027, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Fees

$255.00

Instructors

Lori Catuto

Lori Catuto has held several positions of great responsibility within the Health and Human Services Agency in Tulare County for more than 34 years. As the CalWORKs program specialist for the past 21 years, her passion for topics within the CalWORKs Program includes Time on Aid, Cal-Learn, the Housing Support Program and all aspects of CalWORKs eligibility. Catuto, being an active participant in many of the specialized workgroups with the California Department of Social Services and the California Welfare Directors Association, has been on the ground floor in assisting to rewrite CalWORKs regulations and instructional letters with regard to the CalWORKs Program.