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AB 1746CALIFORNIASession 20252026

AB 1746 requires counties to process CalWORKs childcare requests within 10 days and expands notification requirements

Original title: CalWORKs: childcare request forms.

August 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill establishes a strict 10-day processing deadline for childcare benefits, directly impacting the timeline for low-income families to secure support for employment or welfare-to-work activities.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

CalWORKs applicants and recipients

These individuals will receive more frequent notifications regarding childcare availability and are subject to a new 10-day processing window for their requests.

County welfare departments

These agencies must implement new processing timelines and notification procedures, which may qualify for state reimbursement.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

AB 1746 mandates that county welfare departments approve or deny childcare requests within 10 calendar days of receipt. The bill also expands the frequency with which applicants and recipients must be provided written and verbal notice regarding the availability of paid childcare services.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do counties have to process my childcare request?
Under this bill, counties are required to approve or deny your request within 10 calendar days of receiving your childcare request form and eligibility information.
When will I be notified about childcare availability?
You will be provided written and verbal notice at the time of application, approval, when signing a welfare-to-work plan, and during annual or semiannual reporting.

Why It Matters

This bill establishes a strict 10-day processing deadline for childcare benefits, directly impacting the timeline for low-income families to secure support for employment or welfare-to-work activities.

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Standardization of Childcare Processing

The bill shifts from general notification requirements to a specific, time-bound mandate (10 days) for processing childcare requests, increasing accountability for county welfare departments.

California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids

Connected Entities

otherCalifornia Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids“The state program providing cash assistance and benefits to low-income families.”Map →
organizationState Department of Social Services“The department responsible for managing childcare services and issuing instructi”Map →
otherTemporary Assistance for Needy Families“The federal block grant program that funds CalWORKs.”Map →
organizationCommission on State Mandates“The body that determines if the bill creates state-mandated costs requiring reim”Map →

Sources

Open source document

openstates.org

Analysis Score

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  • Significance65
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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment5
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  • Buzz15
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