CA AB2218

Reduces nonprofit organization eligibility requirement from 3 years to 1 year of experience providing case management and culturally/linguistically appropriate services to receive grants or contracts under the ESAVN program.

Requires the State Department of Social Services to collect data from grantees related to outcome metrics and post findings on its internet website.

Updates asylum statistics to reflect 2022 data showing California as settlement state for 24 percent of individuals granted asylum (down from 34 percent in 2019).

Establishes the ESAVN program to provide resettlement services for up to 90 days within the first year for asylees and vulnerable noncitizens, including case management, benefits navigation, English language instruction, and employment assistance.