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We are the County Welfare Directors Association of California. Putting Californians first for a century.

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We are the County Welfare Directors Association of California. We are a nonprofit association representing the human service directors from each of California’s 58 counties.

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Immigration Resources for Counties
This page includes tools and resources for county human services agencies relating to immigration, health care and public benefits under current law. 

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2026 State Budget Priorities
Each year, CWDA works to set budget priorities that will improve the well-being of children, families and individuals served by the human services system.

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2026 State Legislative Priorities
Each year, CWDA solicits input on legislative priorities from the county human services agencies and the association’s committees. The CWDA Board of Directors sets priorities for each legislative session.

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Federal Safety Net Threats
Congress is considering unprecedented cuts to county administered safety net programs, including nearly $900 billion in cuts to Medicaid and $230 billion to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

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Press release Carlos Marquez III

California SNAP Stakeholders Deeply Disappointed in Bipartisan House Vote for Farm Bill that Locks In H.R. 1’s Devastating Cuts to CalFresh
Coalition Calls on U.S. Senate to Reject House Farm Bill, and on California State Leaders to Intervene Against Looming Hunger Crisis

Sacramento, CA – California’s SNAP stakeholders – representing grocers, county administrators, labor unions, legal aid leaders, food banks, and anti-hunger advocates – are deeply disappointed that the House passed H.R. 7567, the so-called “skinny” Farm Bill, that did not follow the traditional Farm Bill process and locks in H.R. 1’s devastating SNAP cuts that threaten a hunger crisis across California, including bipartisan support from the California Delegation. We thank all California Members who voted “Nay.”

Press release Carlos Marquez III

State Senate Stands Up for California Values

Sacramento, CA- The following statement can be attributed to Carlos Marquez III, Executive Director of the County Welfare Director’s Association of California, on the Senate’s Budget Blueprint for 2026-27:

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2026 Sponsored Legislation

AB 871 (Stefani): Requires financial institutions to provide an annual training on financial elder abuse that includes making reports to both local APS or law enforcement and the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. Expanding the reports to federal authorities will improve coordination of resources, aid local law enforcement in their investigation and improves the chance of recovering stolen funds. 

(Co-Sponsored with California Elder Justice Coalition)

 

Budget Priority Carlos Marquez III

IN-HOME SUPPORTIVE SERVICES (IHSS) BUDGET PROPOSALS

The County Welfare Directors Association of California (CWDA) respectfully urges the Legislature to reject proposed reductions to the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) program included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Governor’s Budget that would have grave consequences for consumers, and to adopt statutory changes that preserve the current 50/50 cost-sharing arrangement between the State and counties for Community First Choice Option (CFCO) penalties. These actions are essential to ensure older adults and people with disabilities retain safe, reliabl

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Coming Soon: CWDA 2026 Annual Conference

Mark your calendars – The CWDA 2026 Annual Conference will be held October 14 - 16 in Anaheim, CA! 

More details to follow in the coming months.

Press release Carlos Marquez III

Joint Statement: California SNAP Stakeholders Urge Rejection of Chairman’s Farm Bill Proposal; Bill Would Further Erode Nutrition Supports and Increase Hunger

Sacramento, CA – California’s SNAP stakeholders – representing grocers, county administrators, labor unions, legal aid leaders, and other anti-hunger advocates – urge the California Congressional Delegation and House Agriculture Committee Members to reject the proposed Farm Bill put forth by Committee Chairman Thompson (R-PA).  

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