Q: Why would an Approved Relative Caregiver (ARC) 2 form be sent to the caregiver? Are counties required to follow this extra step?

A: The ARC 2 Redetermination: Statement of Facts Supporting Eligibility form is required by state regulations. The process maps reflect the state-required process. Counties should continue following applicable state policy and regulations regarding use of this form. The generation of this form being from CWS-CARES or from CalSAWS is based on county business processes. Additionally, state policy that the ARC 2 form can be completed by the Social Worker (SW) in the event that the Approved Relative Caregiver is unable to do so.