Budget Cuts Threaten DPSS

Eliminating programs, cutting thousands of positions and turning families on to the streets will devastate Los Angeles County but there is something we can do about it. Speak out with hundreds of other SEIU members against cuts to services, June 22, 2009.
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From the LOS ANGELES TIMES:

“To balance the books, Schwarzenegger is eyeing the dismantling of the state’s CalWorks program, which serves more than 500,000 poor families with children.”

From the GOVERNOR:
We have very few options left,” Schwarzenegger spokesman Aaron McLear said, adding that it is “very likely” that the new cuts will make the final list.

From CEO Bill Fujioka:

Elimination of CaIWORKs. The May Revision proposal would eliminate the CalWorks program for an estimated State General Fund savings of $1.3 billon in FY 2009-10 and $1.8 billon in FY 2010-11. The Department of Public Social Services estimates that up to 3,761 direct services positions would be eliminated.