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Equity Advisory Committee on Aging and Disability (EACAD) Meeting

October 15, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Resources

When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. PT

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides critical cash assistance for low-income older adults and individuals with disabilities to pay for housing, food, health care, transportation, and other essentials. Under the current rules, which were last updated in 1989, SSI has an exceptionally low resource limit of $2,000 for an individual, and $3,000 for a married couple.

In this webinar, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Resources, presenters will explain the SSI resource rules, strategies to address common problems, and policy solutions.

Who Should Attend:

  • Aging, disability and legal aid providers
  • Aging and disability advocates 
  • Other professionals who work with individuals who may be eligible for SSI

Key Takeaways:

  • Understand how resources and the resource limit can affect SSI eligibility;
  • Identify what does not count toward the resource limit;
  • Identify strategies to resolve common SSI resource problems; and
  • Gain knowledge on poverty traps and identify policy solutions that would help older adults and people with disabilities save money and plan for the future.

Presenters:

  • Trinh Phan, Director, State Income Security, Justice in Aging
  • Emily James, WIPA Project Manager, Disability Rights California

Background Information for Attendees:

Capacity for this session is limited to 3,000 participants. Please be sure to log onto the webinar a few minutes early to secure your place at the live presentation. This webinar will take pace on Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. PT/2:00 p.m. ET and will run for 60 minutes.

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Announcing the October 28 CACFP—Stay Connected Quarterly Webinar

Content Type: Upcoming Events
Intended Audience: All CACFP Operators

Dear Program Operators,

We are excited to announce the next California Department of Social Services (CDSS), Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) Branch CACFP—Stay Connected Quarterly Webinar which will be held on October 28, 2026, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. 

The October CACFP—Stay Connected Quarterly Webinar will focus on the theme of Preparing for a Successful Program Year! We will hear from CACFP Branch staff from across our program teams in the Nutrition Education and Training Section (NETS), Operator Support Sections (OSS), and Program Integrity Unit (PIU). These CACFP Branch staff members will share resources, tips, and promising practices around documentation and recordkeeping for CACFP Operators in a panel discussion format. Questions from the audience are welcome and encouraged. If you would like to anonymously submit questions ahead of time, you may do so here: Questions for the October 28 CACFP—Stay Connected Quarterly Webinar.

Our teams are here to help support CACFP Operators in this webinar learn more about the proven methods to go about strengthening and maintaining program integrity practices. Program integrity is fundamental to program success. Strengthening these practices only stands to enhance the overall operation of the CACFP across the state of California! 

We hope you can join us to learn about how to prepare for a successful program year. 
 
Operators are always welcome to suggest topics for upcoming webinars by contacting us at CACFPTraining@dss.ca.gov. Our goal is to be accessible and helpful to ensure you have the information and tools you need to meet and exceed the minimum requirements for operating the CACFP.  

Registration: 

The CACFP—Stay Connected Quarterly Webinar is free to attend. You must register to access this webinar. 

After registering, you will receive a notice, “Webinar Registration Approved”, and a link to the webinar. You will also receive several emails with information about joining the webinar. First, you will receive confirmation the day you register and afterwards you will receive two reminder emails: one day and one hour prior to the webinar. 

Unauthorized recording, including the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for note-taking, is prohibited during the webinar, pursuant to California laws and CDSS policy. 

This webinar will provide auto-generated captioning. If you require a different accessibility tool or for language access requests, please send an email to CACFPTraining@dss.ca.gov no later than three weeks prior to the event. 

To save time before the meeting, check your system to make sure it is ready to use Zoom. Visit the Zoom test web page. 

Information from the July 28, 2026, Webinar:

Thank you to all those who attended our CACFP—Stay Connected Quarterly Webinar on July 28, 2026. This webinar featured a spotlight on CACFP Adult Day Care (ADC), and Adult Day Health Care (ADHC) Operators and the communities they serve. Participants also heard from: 

  • Brian Rutledge, Executive Director of the California Association of Adult Day Services (CAADS)
  • Terri Whitmire, CAADS Board Member
  • Marina Amar, CEO and Program Director of Circle of Friends Adult Day Health Care
  • Lena Haroutunian, Program Director of New Sunrise Adult Day Healthcare

To access the notes from the panel discussion, visit the CDSS CACFP Webinar Resources web page.

Contact Information

For questions regarding this information, please contact the CDSS CACFP Team by email at CACFPInfo@dss.ca.gov.
 

Thank you,

Child and Adult Care Food Program Branch
Family Engagement and Empowerment Division
California Department of Social Services

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Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Conditions (ADRCAC) Advisory Committee Meeting
October 29, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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DHCS Hosting Best Practices Webinar
on October 30

Learn Practical Applications of the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits

On October 30, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. PDT, the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) will host a public webinar, “Practical Applications of the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits” (advance registration required).

This biannual PATH CPI webinar series highlights effective strategies for implementing Enhanced Care Management (ECM) and Community Supports, strengthens providers’ ability to participate in CalAIM, and encourages collaboration across Medi-Cal health plans, government partners, providers, and community-based organizations to support high-quality services for Medi-Cal members.
 

During this presentation, participants will: 

  • Explore ECM and Community Supports sustainability through provider case studies, implementation examples, lessons learned, and insights from early adopters.
  • Learn how to apply the Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits in real-world settings.
  • Understand how sustainability strategies support efforts beyond the PATH initiative.

Featured toolkits (available under “Best Practices & Resources” on the PATH CPI webpage): 

  • Sustainability Toolkit
  • CalAIM 101 Education Toolkit
  • Provider Networking and Awareness Toolkit
  • Referrals Toolkit

Webinar audience: 

  • ECM and Community Supports providers
  • Medi-Cal health plans and stakeholders

Guest speakers include HC2 Strategies in partnership with the Kings Tulare Homeless Alliance, and Public Health Institute in partnership with Native Spirit Consulting.

Background  
The PATH CPI initiative provides funding to support county and regional collaborative planning for ECM and Community Supports implementation. CPI collaboratives bring together local partners to address challenges and identify how PATH and other CalAIM funding opportunities can improve outcomes.

In 2023 and 2025, collaborative facilitators gathered input from surveys, information sessions, and listening sessions to identify best practices and resources that guide ECM and Community Supports efforts. The topics and objectives of this webinar are informed by insights from this statewide effort.

All webinar recordings and best practices resources will be available on the CPI webpage under “Best Practices & Resources.” For questions, please email collaborative@ca-path.com

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Understanding CalABLE and Medi-Cal Webinar 

On November 4, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. PST, DHCS and CalABLE will host an educational webinar, “Understanding CalABLE and Medi-Cal.” CalABLE is a savings and investment program that empowers people with disabilities to save money without losing vital public benefits, such as Medi‑Cal or Supplemental Security Income. The webinar will provide a clear overview of how CalABLE and Medi‑Cal interact and what individuals, families, and service providers need to know. Topics to be covered include CalABLE overview and eligibility, Medi‑Cal information and eligibility, Medi‑Cal asset limits, and Medi-Cal changes coming in 2027. The webinar will be recorded, and registered participants will receive the link after registering. ASL interpretation, Spanish interpretation, and closed captioning will be provided. Please email any questions to calable@vestwell.com.

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