California Department of Social Services - State Hearings Division
Notes from the Training Bureau - October 9, 2001

Reference: Assembly Bill (AB) 429, Chapter 111, Statutes of 2001

AB 429 made changes to the SCP that became effective July 1, 2001. The SCP now applies to CAPI recipients as well as to SSI/SSP recipients.

Another significant change to the SCP is that SCP funds may now be authorized for the purchase of essential household furniture, equipment and clothing. Previously, SCP funds were only available for the repair or replacement of those items.

¨ Maximum amount for purchase, repair or modification of housing, or to prevent foreclosure, or relocation expenses increases from $750 to $1500;
¨ Maximum amount for purchase, repair or replacement of essential household equipment, including appliances increases from $405 to $600;
¨ Maximum amount for purchase, repair or replacement of bedding and mattresses increases from $143 to $200; and
¨ Maximum amount for purchase, repair or replacement of clothing increases from $113 to $250.

There is only $5 million in total General Fund funding to finance the SCP program in FY 2001-2002. A breakdown of the funds allocated to each county is contained in County Fiscal Letter No. 01/06, August 8, 2001)