Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program TCVAP

Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program TCVAP A journey through eligibility and best practices California Department of Social Services International Rescue Committee

Presenting Organizations California Department of Social Services (CDSS) Refugee Programs Bureau (RPB) Supervises the County Welfare Departments (CWD) that administer program benefits and services to: Non-citizen human trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes victims Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) Refugees & certified trafficking victims Refugee Resettlement Program International Rescue Committee Responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster Provides case management and services to refugees and victims of crime 2

Objectives Become familiar with the TCVAP program and who it serves. Understand the benefits and services offered and for how long. Understand the program eligibility & document requirements. Learn how to reduce a clients exposure to trauma with trauma informed best practices. 3

TCVAP Background & Eligible Populations Julia Ortiz-Rios, TCVAP Policy Analyst

TCVAP Welfare and Institutions Code Section 13283 & 18945 Effective January 1, 2007 TCVAP provides public social services and health care services to noncitizen victims of human trafficking, domestic violence and other serious crimes to the same extent as individuals admitted to the United States (U.S.) as refugees TCVAP is: Enacted with Senate Bill 1569, Chapter 672, Statutes of 2006 The first state program of its kind in the U.S. Created to remove the gap in services to aid clients while in the U.S. assisting in investigations of the crime they experienced. Before TCVAP, non-citizen domestic violence and crime victims did not have state benefits or services available to them. Over 27,000 TCVAP clients have been served since 2009. Source: CDSS MPP 70-101.1 5

TCVAP is available throughout California Clients apply at local County Welfare Department (CWD): www.cdss.ca.gov/county- Offices Or online at: www.benefitscal.org/ Fill out an Application for Cash Aid, Food Stamps, and/or Medi-Cal, the SAWS 2 Plus Client may be accompanied by an advocate to help speed the process 6

Eligible TCVAP Populations Human Trafficking Non-citizen Victim of human trafficking in the U.S. Who is working towards becoming eligible for federal benefits And/or obtaining immigration relief: a T visa or Continued Presence A form of modern-day slavery, in which the use of force, fraud, or coercion is induced to recruit, harbor, transport, provide, or obtain a person for the purposes of or subjection to sexual or labor exploitation, involuntary servitude, peonage, debt bondage, or slavery, or in which the person induced to perform such act has not attained 18 years of age * *Force, fraud, or coercion are not required for minors under the age of 18. Source: CDSS Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) Section 70-102.11, Specialized Programs, 7 and U.S. Code, Title 22, Section 7102(8). California Senate Bill No. 1569 Ch. 672, California Penal Code Ch. 8, Section 236.1 7

Eligible TCVAP Populations Other Serious Crimes Non-citizen Victim of a criminal activity* in the U.S. Who has applied for a U visa Is helping law enforcement in the investigation of the qualifying crime U VISA STATUTORY LIST OF CRIMES* Abduction Murder Abusive Sexual Contact Obstruction of Justice Blackmail Peonage Domestic Violence Perjury Extortion Prostitution False Imprisonment Rape Felonious Assault Sexual Assault Female Genital Mutilation Sexual Exploitation Fraud in Foreign Labor Contracting Slave Trade Hostage Taking Stalking Incest Torture Involuntary Servitude Trafficking Kidnapping Unlawful Criminal Restraint Manslaughter Witness Tampering Source: CDSS Manual of Policies and Procedures (MPP) Section 70-104.1, Specialized Programs, California Senate Bill No. 1569 Ch. 672, and U.S. Code, Title 8, Section 1101 (a)(15)(u). *Full list of crimes: CDSS MPP, Section 70-104.111 8

Victims Include: Adults & Minors Men & Women Non-Citizens Source: U.S. Dept. Health and Human Services, Look Beneath the Surface Campaign 9

TCVAP Statistics Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) Client Count for Cash Assistance and Services State Fiscal Year 2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16 2016-17 Trafficking Victims Crime Victims TCVAP Cash Assistance 118 91 229 154 74 41 TCVAP CalWORKs 124 164 303 279 200 28 Total 242 255 532 433 274 69 TCVAP Cash Assistance 28 31 79 62 210 699 TCVAP CalWORKs 2,502 4,220 5,761 7,264 5,598 5,452 Total 2,530 4,251 5,840 7,326 5,808 6,151 Grand Total 2,772 4,506 6,372 7,759 6,082 6,220 Source: County Data compiled by California Department of Social Services Refugee Programs Bureau Updated February 15, 2017 10

Source: County Data compiled by California Department of Social Services Refugee Programs Bureau Updated September 29, 2017 11

TCVAP Benefits and Services

TCVAP Benefits and Services TCVAP provides state-funded benefits and services to facilitate self-sufficiency. Benefits and services may include: Cash Assistance California Work Opportunity and Responsibility to Kids (CalWORKs) TCVAP cash assistance Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI) General Assistance/Relief (GA/GR)* Source: CDSS MPP 70-101.1, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 6 13 *Availability varies from county to county.

Services Include: Food Assistance Medical Assistance Social Services California Food Assistance Program (CFAP) State-funded Medi-Cal and state-funded Healthy Families. These programs pay for a variety of medical services for children and adults with limited income and resources. Including: Physical exams Prenatal care Mental health Social and employment and services to aid the client in becoming selfsufficient. Services such as: English as a Second Language (ESL) Child care Transportation vouchers. 14

Social & Employment Services For clients not work eligible Those that are not authorized to work are not to do job search activities until they receive work authorization, but are able to prepare for work with activities such as: Vocational assessments Skills building For clients who are work eligible Those that have an unrestricted Social Security Number (SSN) or an Employment Authorization Document (EAD) are eligible for job search and job placement activities such as: Referrals to current job openings On the Job Training Source: CDSS MPP 70-105.14, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 7. 15

TCVAP Time Frames Time on aid begins from the date of initial application for public benefits Adults without Children Up to 8 months- TCVAP cash aid Up to 60 months-social services* Families with Children Up to 48 months- CalWORKs cash aid Up to 60 months-social services* *In Refugee Impacted counties that receive funding for refugee programs. Source: CDSS MPP 70-105.122, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 7 16

TCVAP Benefits & Services Benefits are the same for victims of trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crimes. Average monthly cash grant, CalFresh benefit, and medical benefit are equivalent to those in the CalWORKs or RCA program. Benefit levels are based on county of residence, family composition, and numerous other factors. Source: CalFresh program fact sheet and CDSS All County Letter No. 11-29 *Benefit amounts are an estimate and are examples only.. 17

TCVAP Eligibility For Victims of Human Trafficking

TCVAP Eligibility Victims of Human Trafficking Factors which must be considered in determining an applicant s eligibility for public social services are: 1 Determine whether an applicant for public social services has been a victim of a severe form of human trafficking; 2 Determine whether the client meets the income/resource limitations; and 3 Is taking steps to become a federally eligible human trafficking victim. Source: CDSS MPP 70-101.21, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 8 19

TCVAP Eligibility Victims of Human Trafficking Step 1 The County Welfare Department (CWD) determines the applicant s trafficking status based on any one of the following documents: A sworn statement by the applicant or a representative if the applicant is not able to competently make a sworn statement; Police, government agency, or court records or files; News articles related to the individual s circumstances; A statement from any other individual with knowledge of the circumstances; Physical evidence; A copy of the applicant s completed T Visa application; or A written notice from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) of receipt of the T Visa application. Source: CDSS MPP 70-102.2, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 8 20

Sworn Statement If the applicant supplies a sworn statement with no additional evidence the county may make a determination documented in the case file that the applicant is credible. Example The CWD may use a generic Under the Penalty of Perjury" form for the sworn statement that contains the applicant's declaration that s/he is a victim of a severe form of human trafficking. (Ex. form 7047) Source: CDSS MPP 70-102.2 70-102.31, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 7 21

TCVAP Eligibility Victims of Human Trafficking Step 2 Meet Income/Resource Limitations The applicant must meet the income and resource requirements that are set for each program in order to qualify. Income and resource limitations shall be considered on the same basis as in the CalWORKs program. The CWD makes the determination whether an applicant meets the limitations. Source: CDSS MPP 69-206, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 9 22

TCVAP Eligibility Victims of Human Trafficking Step 3 Determine if the individual is becoming federally eligible by: Preparing to file/has filed an application for a T Visa; or Otherwise taking steps to meet the eligibility conditions for federal benefits; or Is a person for whom Continued Presence" in the U.S. has been requested by law enforcement, which can be verified with a letter from the agency. Source: CDSS MPP 70-103, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 10 23

Documentation to determine whether an applicant has filed for a T visa: Receipt or letter from USCIS verifying an application has been filed; or A Copy of the application for a T Visa (Form I-914) Source: CDSS MPP 70-103.2, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 9 24

Documentation to determine whether an applicant is preparing to file for a T Visa: If an applicant has not yet filed for a T Visa, the applicant's statement that s/he intends to file or is taking steps to become federally eligible will be acceptable. This statement can be combined with the declaration of a client s human trafficking victim status. Documentation may include: Applicant s statement that s/he intends to file for a T Visa or is taking steps to become federally certified; or Statement from a person in official capacity (law enforcement officials, government agency representative, immigration lawyer, community-based organization, victim advocate etc.) Continued Presence to remain in the country to complete litigation on case. Source: CDSS MPP 70-103.3 and 70-103.4, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 9 25

Test Time! 26

Test your knowledge Is this person eligible to receive TCVAP benefits and services? A single woman goes to the CWD to apply for TCVAP. She has a confirmation receipt from the USCIS showing that she has filed for a T Visa. She has made a sworn statement stating that she is a victim of labor trafficking. She is not a citizen of the U.S. and does not have a SSN. The CWD determined that she meets program income and resource limitations. Is this person eligible to receive TCVAP benefits and services? A. No, because she does not have a SSN B. No, because she does not have correct documentation C. Yes, because she meets the 3 eligibility requirements, human trafficking status, income and is taking steps to become federally eligible D.Yes, because she applied for aid 27

Trafficking Client Case File SAWS 1 Document verifying trafficking status Document verifying client is becoming federally eligible Income/resource information (if available) Source: CDSS MPP 70-105.15 28

State-funded services will be terminated for a trafficking victim if: T Visa has been finally administratively denied by USCIS; Application for T Visa has not been filed within one year of applying for state benefits; Request for Continued Presence has not been made within one year of applying for state benefits; The duration of the program ends; or The victim is certified* as a human trafficking victim and becomes federally eligible. This client will be transferred from the TCVAP to the federal program. *Victims are certified by the U.S. Office of Refugee Resettlement Source: CDSS MPP 70-103.5, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 13 29

Sample Certification Letter Office of Refuge Resettlement Case worker re-determines client eligibility for aid when the client presents this letter. Eligibility for federal benefits, Refugee Cash Assistance (RCA), begins on the Certification Date underlined in the letter. Adults without children receive RCA for 8 months beginning on the certification date. CalWORKs recipients continue on their time clock but are redetermined for federal benefits when the client reports that they have been certified 30

TCVAP Eligibility For Non-Citizen Victims of Domestic Violence and Other Serious Crimes 31

TCVAP Eligibility Victims of Domestic Violence (DV) or Other Serious Crimes 2 Steps to Eligibility 1- Determine whether the applicant has filed a U Visa application or has been granted a U Visa; and 2- Determine whether the client meets the Income/resource limitations. Source: CDSS MPP 70-104.22, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 10 32

TCVAP Eligibility Victims DV or other serious crimes Step 1 The CWD must verify that the applicant has filed an application for a U Visa Documentation to verify includes: A USCIS Notice of Action (Form I-797) showing a U Visa has been filed or granted; or A confirmation receipt or letter from USCIS verifying that a U Visa application (Form I-918) has been filed; or A completed copy of the U Visa application (Form I-918); or An Employment Authorization Document (EAD) issued to an approved U Visa petitioner. U Visa Source: CDSS MPP 70-104.12, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 10 33

TCVAP Eligibility Victims of DV or other Serious Crimes Step 2 Meet Income/Resource Limitations The applicant must meet the income and resource requirements that are set for each program in order to qualify. Income and resource limitations shall be considered on the same basis as in the CalWORKs program. The CWD makes the determination whether an applicant meets the limitations. Source: CDSS MPP 69-206, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 5 34

State-funded services will be terminated for a DV or other serious crime victim if: The U Visa is finally administratively denied by USCIS; or The client meets their program time limit on aid. Source: CDSS MPP 70-104.2, ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 14 35

DV & Crime Client Case File SAWS 1 Document verifying client has filed for a U Visa Income/resource information if available 36

Eligibility Criteria for State Benefits TCVAP Eligibility Summary State Benefits Termination of Eligibility for State Benefits Victims of Human Trafficking Preparing to apply for T Visa; or Applied for T Visa; or Request for continued presence. State-funded benefits and services to the same extent as a refugee (CDSS MPP 70-101) If T Visa not filed within one year; or If T Visa is finally administratively denied by USCIS; or If no request for continued presence is made within one year; or If certification or eligibility letter received from ORR (recipient is moved to federal program); or End of state program duration. Victims of Domestic Violence or Other Serious Crimes Applied for U Visa; or U Visa approved. State-funded benefits and services to the same extent as a refugee (CDSS MPP 70-101) 37 If U Visa is finally administratively denied by USCIS; or End of state program duration (no federal program).

TCVAP determinations CalWORKs program forms shall be used for TCVAP eligibility determinations.* Clients who qualify for assistance under the CalWORKs program shall be aided under the CalWORKs program. Those who do not qualify for CalWORKs shall have their eligibility determined for TCVAP cash assistance. The eligibility of each applicant shall be determined as promptly as possible within no more than 30 days from the date of application. (45 days for TCVAP CalWORKs cases). *unless alternate forms are approved by CDSS for use by the CWD. Source: 69-205.2 38

Trauma Informed Service Delivery Kristina Hanna Anti-Trafficking Caseworker Amy Watson Health and Gender Programs Coordinator From Harm to Home Rescue.org

WE ARE RESCUE Founded at Albert Einstein s request, the IRC offers lifesaving aid and solutions to today s most challenging human crises. Only a life lived for others is a life worthwhile. - Albert Einstein AT WORK IN 45 29 COUNTRIES US CITIES

30 COUNTIES NORTHERN CALIFORNIA The IRC in Sacramento serves Northern California from San Joaquin to the Oregon border a territory of 30 counties

Comprehensive Services for Survivors Case Management Safe Housing Intakes, safety planning, interpretation, accessing benefits, referrals & transportation Temporary safe housing and long-term rental assistance to help survivors establish new lives Food & Clothing Education & Jobs Access to food and clothing through cash assistance and donation Access to ESL classes, job readiness training, and assistance finding work

Managed Community Referrals Immigration and Legal Assistance T-Visa Applications U-Visa Applications Continued Presence Physical Health Counseling 43 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

Case Study: Accessing TCVAP Survivors first access services anywhere from days to years after getting out of their trafficking situation Presenting Needs: Ongoing complex trauma No access to medical / dental / mental health services No housing security No basic needs food, cash, clothing etc. 44 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

Case Study: Accessing TCVAP Survivors almost always lack standard documentation and proof used to verify identity, status, income, etc. Common barriers include: No identification documents proof of status, photo ID, marriage certificate, birth certificate No proof of income No rental agreement No medical records / immunizations No bank account 45 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

Common Challenges in Accessing Benefits 1. Verifying TCVAP eligibility 2. Time/visits needed to access services 4+ visits to access benefits 3. Delays in medical insurance Survivors typically need immediate access to medical services 46 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

SAMHSA - Guiding Principles of Trauma-Informed Care 1. Safety 2. Trustworthiness & transparency 3. Peer support and mutual self-help 4. Collaboration and mutuality 5. Empowerment, voice, and choice 6. Cultural, historical, and gender issues 47 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

Best Practices for Serving Survivors of Trafficking 1. Trauma-Informed Response 2. Confidentiality / Safety Practices 3. Determining / Responding to Need 4. Empowering Clients 48 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

1. Trauma Informed Response Many standard responses and questions can be incredibly re-traumatizing for survivors of trafficking. Challenge areas include: 1. Initial responses 2. Asking about survivor s previous situation 3. Asking detailed questions in front of children 4. Not realizing / believing the severity of a situation 49 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

1. Trauma Informed Response Potential unintended consequences: 1. Re-traumatizing / Shaming How have you been paying rent? 2. Questioning Credibility Living situation rent, food etc. 3. Victim Blaming Why didn t you leave? Why did you come to the US? 50 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

2. Confidentiality & Safety 1. Heightened safety concerns Community concerns 2. Active cases and client privilege Need to know versus nice to know 3. Interpretation best practices Sharing confidentiality with client Speaking directly to the client Interpreting any and all dialogue 51 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

3. Determining & Responding to Need 1. Understanding the role of the victim service provider Capacity and services provided 2. Accurately gauging urgent needs Medical needs Housing / eviction questions Food access 52 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

4. Empowering Clients 1. Power of voice Speaking directly to survivors, not representatives 2. Power of choice CalWORKS vs ESL programs 3. Power of knowledge Referrals for additional support and resources Explanation of additional benefits o Homeless housing assistance o Child care 53 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

Most Common Myths False: Someone cannot be trafficked by their partner True: Trafficking sometimes looks like domestic violence False: Survivors are always undocumented True: Many clients come legally to the US before being exploited False: Trafficking is mainly sex trafficking of females True: Globally there is more labor trafficking than sex trafficking False: Trafficking survivors are only those applying for T-Visas True: Many apply for U-Visas or asylum. It is the role of immigration attorneys not service providers to advise on immigration relief 54 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

Thank you! Kristina Hanna kristina.hanna@rescue.org (916) 473 5979 Amy Watson amy.watson@rescue.org (916) 473 5987 From Harm to Home Rescue.org

Case Scenarios Read the scenarios Discuss the questions: 1. Are there indications that the client may be a victim of human trafficking, domestic violence, or another serious crime? 2. What would the client need in order to be eligible? 3. What trauma-informed practices would you be able to utilize with this client? 4. Are there barriers to serving the client? If so what are some possible solutions? Identify a spokesperson who will report out for the group The spokesperson will provide: 1. A brief summary of the group s discussion; and 2. The groups answers to the questions above. 56

What you can do Recognize these cases are complex and don t be afraid to ask for help from a supervisor or use what you learned today. Refer the client to counseling and other resources in the community. Have materials in your office regarding services for trafficking victims. Provide a confidential space for intake. Recognize the clients will lack documents like a social security and the difficulty of obtaining these documents. Work as a team with a victim advocate and have a signed permission to release information. 2014 Opening Doors, Inc., WEAVE, Inc., The GRACE Network 57

Any Questions? CDSS, RPB Julia Ortiz-Rios Julia.Ortiz-Rios@dss.ca.gov (916) 654-4356 RPB@dss.ca.gov www.cdss.ca.gov/refugeeprogram U.S. Citizenship and Immigration services (USCIS) https://https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/victims-human-trafficking-other-crimes Thank You! 58

Office of Refugee Resettlement ORR: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/orr/programs/anti-trafficking Polaris Project: http://www.polarisproject.org/ Additional Resources Outreach & Training Materials Administration for Children & Families Rescue & Restore Campaign: http://www.acf.hhs.gov/trafficking/ USCIS Resources for victims: http://www.uscis.gov/tools/humanitarian-benefits-based-resources/resourcesvictims-human-trafficking-other-crimes U.S. Department of Homeland Security s Blue Campaign: http://www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign National Human Trafficking Resource Center (NHTRC): http://traffickingresourcecenter.org/resources 59

Additional financial resources for victims California Victim Compensation Program CalVCP http://www.vcgcb.ca.gov/victims/ California Partnership to End Domestic Violence http://vcgcb.ca.gov/resources.aspx Safe at home program http://www.sos.ca.gov/registries/safe-home/ Governor s Office of Emergency Services http://www.caloes.ca.gov 60

Acronym List ACL All County Letter CAPI Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants CDSS California Department of Social Services CFL County Fiscal Letter CP Continued presence DHS Unites States Department of Homeland Security NHTRC National Human Trafficking Resource Center: 1-888-3737-888 ORR Office of Refugee Resettlement RPB Refugee Programs Bureau TCVAP Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program TVPA Trafficking Victims Protection Act (2000) TVPRA Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act (2003, 2005, 2008, 2013) USCIS United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Department 61

Case Example - Jose Jose met his trafficker through a former employer. The trafficker promised him housing, food, and better pay than he was earning at his former employer. As part of his job on the ranch he was required to take care of 20 acres of pears, two horses and 11 goats. After working on the ranch he also would clean the trafficker s house and cook for the trafficker s family. Upon moving into the housing he was promised a trailer on the ranch, however the trafficker never paid him. Jose would work for 10-12 hours a day and was only given 1 meal a day. He quickly became starved and unhealthy. When Jose told the trafficker that he was going to quit, the trafficker threatened to call immigration and the police. He told Jose that if he tried to leave he would tell the police Jose stole from him. He also put up security cameras and a gate. 2014 Opening Doors, Inc., WEAVE, Inc., The GRACE Network 62

Jose Jose escaped the ranch and connected with friends who brought him to a victim advocate. The victim advocate brought him to the welfare office to enroll in benefits. While waiting Jose cried in the lobby and was withdrawn. He just stared out the window. The intake worker asked if Jose had worked and asked to see pay check stubs. Jose did not understand the question. The victim advocate explained that Jose was only a paid in cash and had not been paid in months. Benefits were approved and Jose was able to obtain food assistance, cash aid, and Medi-Cal for eight months. Source: Opening Doors Inc. 2014 Opening Doors, Inc., WEAVE, Inc., The GRACE Network 63

Case Example - Ayda Ayda married her husband in Iraq. He promised to give her a good life in the U.S. When she arrived, he made her stay in the garage. Her husband and her in-laws made her cook and clean for the entire family. She was required to make full meals on a small hot plate in the garage, which is also where she slept. If she didn t do what she was told she was physically abused by her husband. Her in-laws also threatened to call immigration on her. If Ayda left to go for a walk, her in-laws would follow her to make sure she didn t talk to anyone. Ayda and her husband had a one year old daughter. She was constantly threatened that if she tried to escape she would never see her daughter again. 2014 Opening Doors, Inc., WEAVE, Inc., The GRACE Network 64

Ayda Ayda managed to escape with the help of a victim advocate and law enforcement. Ayda was placed in domestic violence shelter for her safety and that of her daughter. The victim advocate brings Ayda to the welfare office to apply for benefits. Ayda is afraid that welfare will report her to immigration. Upon intake, the worker asks her about the child s father. Ayda becomes nervous and hesitates to answer questions. The worker states that Ayda is required to open a child support case to receive benefits. Ayda freezes and goes pale, the victim advocate and the worker discuss how to proceed in a way that does not place Ayda and her daughter at risk. 2014 Opening Doors, Inc., WEAVE, Inc., The GRACE Network 65

TCVAP Administration Case Reporting and Budgets

Adults with-out children - Aid code 1V TCVAP non-citizen trafficking, domestic violence, or other serious crime victim Alien eligibility codes: W Noncitizen victim of trafficking who has applied or is intending to apply for a T Visa, or is taking steps to become certified by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement for federal benefits X Non-citizen victim of domestic violence or other serious crimes who has filed a U Visa application Y Non-citizen victim of domestic violence or other serious crimes who s U Visa has been approved Families with children - CalWORKs aid code R1 TCVAP non-citizen trafficking victims only Alien eligibility code: W Noncitizen victim of trafficking who has applied or is intending to apply for a T Visa, or is taking steps to become certified by the federal Office of Refugee Resettlement for federal benefits - CalWORKs aid codes (any appropriate state-funded aid codes) - Non-citizen victims of domestic violence or other serious crimes Alien eligibility codes: TCVAP Aid Codes & Alien Eligibility Codes (Leader, C-IV, CalWIN) X Non-citizen victim of domestic violence or other serious crimes who has filed a U Visa application Y Non-citizen victim of domestic violence or other serious crimes who s U Visa has been approved 67

TCVAP Time Studying Time Study Codes: 7131 Administration and Child Care: all administrative activities with the exception of CFAP i.e. eligibility-related activities, time spent on case review, providing applicants with information regarding programs and services available within the California Department of Social Services and includes referrals to community agencies and child care services costs and payments 7141 Service Costs: related to the TCVAP such as direct services delivery, transportation assistance, work activities and other support service assistance Instructions and more information CFL No. 11/12-38, dated January 20, 2012, provides time study information on both codes CFL No. 15/16-65, dated June 30, 2016, provides the most recent Program Identifier Numbers (PINs) for claiming as well, which allow for direct cost claiming for the Program. 68

TCVAP Survey To identify TCVAP client count Data is collected twice a year Client count is used to create estimated budgets & allocations for the upcoming state fiscal year For tracking purposes, cases are either: Manually flagged Assigned an eligibility and/or alien code Tracked by a TCVAP program specialist Allocations are released in County Fiscal Letters 69 Source: ACIN No. I-07-15 Pg. 18

Additional Resources Legislation and Regulations Trafficking and Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) SB 1569, Ch. 672, Statutes of 2006: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/pub/05-06/bill/sen/sb_1551-1600/sb_1569_bill_20060929_chaptered.pdf Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000 (TVPA) Public Law No. 106-386: http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/10492.pdf Trafficking Victims Protection Reauthorization Act of 2013 (TVPRA) Title XII of the VAWA Reauthorization Act of 2013 http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/plaw-113publ4/html/plaw-113publ4.htm CDSS Manual of Policies and Procedures-TCVAP Regulations http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/ord/entres/getinfo/pdf/spman.pdf 70

Additional Resources CDSS Letters and Notices California Department of Social Services (CDSS) All County Information Notices (ACIN) No. I-07-15 - Trafficking And Crime Victims Assistance Program (TCVAP) Eligibility Guidelines http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/lettersnotices/entres/getinfo/acin/2015/i-07_15.pdf California Department of Social Services (CDSS) All County Letter (ACL) No. 06-60 Eligibility for Aid and Services for Noncitizen Victims of Human Trafficking, Domestic Violence, and Other Serious Crimes (Senate Bill 1569, Chapter 672, Statutes of 2006), effective January 1, 2007 -Includes sworn statement: http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/getinfo/acl06/pdf/06-60.pdf CDSS ACIN No. 1-41-07 - Senate Bill 1569 (Chapter 672, Statutes of 2006) Post Implementation Questions and Answers http://www.dss.cahwnet.gov/lettersnotices/entres/getinfo/acin07/pdf/i- 41_07.pdf 71