Welfare-to-Work Expanded Subsidized Employment Program - Ongoing Opportunity

This contract pertains to the Welfare-to-Work Expanded Subsidized Employment Program, an ongoing initiative launched under Assembly Bill 74 to support CalWORKs clients in California. Its primary objective is to create paid employment opportunities that enable participants to develop job skills, gain valuable work experience, and facilitate their transition into permanent, unsubsidized jobs. The program is administered by the Health and Social Services agency of California and targets employment growth within the state. The solicitation, identified by number 952-0505-26, was posted on May 11, 2026, with a response deadline of May 20, 2027. The work is designated to be performed within California, with administrative offices located in Fairfield, CA. Points of contact for this solicitation include Stephanie Carrion, Office Coordinator, and Umiika Wright, Senior Buyer, both reachable via email and phone as listed. This contract opportunity is open without a specific set-aside designation and is intended to leverage the State and Local Government Entity (SLED) organization type for implementation.