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CIE PARTNER CONNECTION
April 2026
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The way partners interact with the CIE Partner Community is crucial to the overall care coordination efforts of the network. To continue driving platform engagement, CIE partners can now expect:
Automated Login Reminders for New and Existing Accounts
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New Partners: (if you have never logged into CIE)
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7-Day Reminder: Your CIE Account is Ready
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14-Day Reminder: Finish Creating Your Account
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30-Day Reminder: Final Reminder to Set-up Your Account
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60-Day Reminder: Account Deactivation Notice
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Existing Partners: (based on your last log in date)
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30-Day Reminder: Login and Take Full Advantage of CIE tools
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60-Day Reminder: Account Deactivation Notice
All of these communications will be coming from ciehelpdesk@211sandiego.org
If you have any questions about an email you receive from us please contact us via our helpdesk.
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Enhanced Care
Management (ECM)
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Managed Care Plans Served:
Populations of Focus:
- Individuals Experiencing Homelessness
- Individuals At Risk for Avoidable Hospital or Emergency Department
- Utilization
- Individuals with Serious Mental Health and/or Substance Use
- Disorder Needs
- Individuals Transitioning from Incarceration
- Adult Nursing Facility Residents Transitioning to the Community
- Adults in the Community at Risk for Long-Term Care
- Institutionalization:
- Children and Youth Enrolled in California Children’s Services (CCS)
- or CCS Whole Child Model (WCM) with Additional Needs
- Children and Youth Involved in Child Welfare
- Birth Equity Population of Focus
Area Served:
- San Diego County - Can meet with client in person or virtually
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Free Tax Preparation and Credit Screening
Through 211 San Diego
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2-1-1 VITA & CalEITC Navigation
Provides education on potential tax credits, including CalEITC, EITC, and YCT, while screening individuals for eligibility for free tax preparation appointments through VITA tax sites.
Who may be eligible?
Individuals may be eligible for VITA Free Tax Preparation Assistance, CalEITC, and other tax credits if:
- Their income is within certain limits ($70,000 or below)
- They are not using the “Married/Registered Domestic Partner (RDP) filing separate” filing status
- They lived in California for more than half the tax year
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What is the EITC?
Earned Income Tax Credits (EITC) are tax credits for working people who have earned a low to moderate income. You may be eligible to receive a cash refund or reduce the amount of tax you owe.
There are two EITCs: the California Earned Income Tax Credit (CalEITC) and the federal Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). The amount of CalEITC you get depends on your income and family size.
Learn more:
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Appointment screening and scheduling began on
Tuesday, January 20, 2026.
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For clients who are or anticipate being affected by H.R. 1 changes to their nutrition benefits, consider connecting them with American Red Cross- Women, Infants & Children (WIC) services.
This is a program that provides supplemental nutrition assistance for individuals who are pregnant, infants, and children up to age 5, including checks for healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and community resource referrals. Clinics are located throughout San Diego County.
If client's meet the income requirements and one of the following guidelines, it is encouraged to apply for WIC.
Clients may qualify if they:
- Are pregnant
- Experienced a pregnancy loss/termination
- Gave birth within the last six months
- Are breastfeeding a baby under age 1
- Have a child under age 5 (including foster parents, legal guardians and single fathers)
- Reside in California
- Meet the above requirements and receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs and/or Calfresh
- People in the early months of pregnancy, migrants, and working families are encouraged to apply.
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Invitation to Participate in San Diego County Youth Homelessness Study
The YMCA of San Diego County and Youth and Allies Against Homelessness (YAAH), a research team at the University of California, Berkeley, invite you to take part in an important research study to improve cross-sector coordination in preventing, addressing, and ending youth homelessness in San Diego County.
This study is led by YAAH Principal Investigator Dr. Coco Auerswald, and is part of the YMCA of San Diego County’s Youth Homelessness System Improvement project sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Who is eligible to participate?
Individuals delivering or overseeing the delivery of services to youth under the age of 25, some or all of whom are experiencing or at-risk of homelessness, AND who work within one or more of the following sectors: child welfare, education, healthcare, homeless services, indigenous communities and groups, juvenile justice, mental health, or workforce development.
What will I be asked to do?
Eligible individuals are invited to share their experiences and perspectives through a short 15-minute online survey; a one-time, two-hour virtual focus group; or both.
Who can I contact for questions or more information?
Please contact the research team directly at YAAH@berkeley.edu
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Partner Network Meeting:
HR1 Listening Session Recap
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Recent changes enacted through House Resolution 1 (H.R. 1) will affect CalFresh access for some qualified noncitizens. As a result, a portion of individuals previously eligible for food benefits will no longer meet program requirements.
To support partners and community organizations in communicating these changes, CDSS has released two new outreach materials:
Partners are encouraged to share these outreach tools broadly with the communities they serve.
(Materials in additional languages will be released soon.)
For questions, please contact: HR1AdvisoryGroup@dss.ca.gov
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Starting January 1, 2026:
- The State of California started requiring checking for assets when you apply or renew your Medi-Cal. Assets are things of value that you own.
- Some adults will no longer be able to sign up for full-scope Medi-Cal coverage based on their immigration status due to state budget changes in 2025.
Starting July 1, 2026
- Some adults will stop getting full scope dental services as part of their Medi-Cal coverage.
Starting October 1, 2026
- The federal government will change how some immigration statuses are classified for federally funded full scope Medi-Cal benefits.
Starting January 1, 2027
- The federal government will require that some adults meet the new Work and Community Engagement rules to get or keep Medi-Cal.
- The federal government will change how Medi-Cal covers old medical bills. Medi-Cal will pay for one month of past bills before you apply for adults without children. For all others, Medi-Cal will pay for up to two months of past bills.
- Due to California state budget changes, some adults will need to pay a small monthly premium to keep their full scope Medi-Cal.
Starting October 1, 2028:
- The federal government will require that some adults on Medi-Cal pay a small fee (called a co-payment) for certain services.
Individuals affected by H.R. 1– related program adjustments will be notified during intake interviews or at their next renewal/recertification appointment.
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211 Resource Database:
How to List & Update Your Services
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Once you have a user login, you can sign in to update, activate, or
de-activate your service listings at any time. Services must be updated at least once a year – but please submit changes as frequently as needed.
How it Works:
- Review your profiles
- Make an update or add a new service
Check out this guide for step-by-step instructions on how to navigate your Partner Community portal!
| | Celebrations and Observances | | |
"EARTHDAY.ORG’s founders created and organized the very first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. Since then, Earth Day Network has been mobilizing over 1 billion people annually on Earth Day, and every other day, to protect the planet."
Here are ways you can get involved:
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"Autism Acceptance Month celebrates and honors the experiences and identities of Autistic individuals. It emphasizes understanding, inclusion, and support, moving beyond awareness towards meaningful acceptance." (autismsociety.org)
Here are ways you can bring support and awareness:
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"April is Stress Awareness Month, a vital time to recognize the impact of stress on our mental and physical health." (American Behavioral Clinics)
Explore these resources:
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211 San Diego Community Calendar
211 San Diego has an upgraded Community Calendar where you can share your events for free.
To start submitting events, you must first create an account. Events that align with the inclusion requirements will be published.
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Book a meeting with the CIE Team!
- Need a refresher on what CIE is and its functionality?
- Interested in getting more referrals for your services?
- Want to send direct referrals to other service providers?
- Want a one-on-one call with our team to learn more about how you can leverage or expand the use of CIE?
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Live Support: Office Hours
Email: ciehelpdesk@211sandiego.org
| | CIE NETWORK: 144 PARTNERS | |
JOB OPPORTUNITIES OFFERED BY
CIE NETWORK PARTNERS
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211 San Diego
To apply and see other opportunities, click here.
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Truecare
See available opportunities here.
Click on each posting to see the description and qualifications needed.
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Alpha Project for the Homeless
See all opportunities here.
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Family Health Centers of San Diego
See all opportunities here. Click on each to see the description.
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International Rescue Committee
See all opportunities here. Click on each to see the description.
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The San Diego LGBT Community Center
See all opportunities here. Click on each to see the description.
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To include your events, job postings, or announcements in the next newsletter, please email aesparzabanuelos@211sandiego.org by
May 10, 2026.
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