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If you are an able-bodied adult without dependents and are between the ages of 18 and 50, heres what you need to know: You must register for work or be working at least 20 hours per week or an average of 80 hours per month to receive CalFresh benefits. Email Address: pac-collections@fin.sccgov.org. 0000009435 00000 n
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You also are excused from it if you are under 18, over age 49, pregnant, living in a CalFresh household with a minor child, and for other reasons your county can explain. 0000147599 00000 n
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The maximum gross allowed is 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)[except for households who are sanctioned, households with certain convicted drug felons (until April 1, 2015) or households who have been convicted of an Intentional Program Violation]. 0000007062 00000 n
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5 5,174 Make sure the picture is the one you picked. Households discontinued from the CalFresh program can have their eligibility restored on a pro-rata basis within the month following termination, without the need for a new application or an interview, if the household resolves the reasons for the discontinuance in that month. 2.1 CalFresh Program Monthly Allotment and Income . Get your receipt to see the remaining balance on your EBT Card CalFresh benefits account. It includes SAR 7 renewal and annual recertification timeline. 0000008909 00000 n
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SJSU Cares partners with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley in offering CalFresh assistance to students in Santa Clara & San Mateo County by phone: 1-800-984-3663 (Mon . How to double your Calfresh dollars at the Farmers' Market. Any food marketed to be heated in the store. 0
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CalFresh is for people with low-income who meet federal income eligibility rules and want to add to their budget to put healthy and nutritious food on the table. - Food Stamp Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-600 thru 63-700, Sec 63-601 thru h1 04g\bO&`'MF[! z
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You can do so in person, by mail, by fax, or online. There are special rules for able-bodied adults without dependent children. During the interview, your caseworker will go over the information on the application and will ask questions to recertify you for CalFresh and determine your benefits. 0000006872 00000 n
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Next, we will explain each of the eligibility guidelines in detail, including the income limit, which is the most important. 0000159680 00000 n
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. However, households with an elderly or disabled person must have assets of $3,500 or less. 0000154533 00000 n
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By using your CalFresh benefits at Farmers Market, you help support the local economy and small farms. Outreach materials are available and can be accessed on the Disaster CalFresh Outreach Materials webpage. Option 2 - By Phone. 0000152328 00000 n
CF 37 (7/15) - Recertification For CalFresh Benefits. 0000159074 00000 n
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California SNAP (CalFresh) Income Eligibility Standards for Fiscal Year 2023. You can fax the completed, signed application form to your County SSA office. Certain non-citizens such as those admitted for humanitarian reasons and those admitted for permanent residence may be eligible forCalFresh benefits. Households without a member who is elderly or has a disability must have assets of $2,250 or less. 0000004657 00000 n
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We will first explain the recertification process, then we will explain how you can complete the process online. Over the last 36 years, the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund has distributed more than $179 million to help individuals and families in need. 2111 0 obj
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Currently, the restaurant meals program is active in the following counties: Using your EBT Card to purchase hot meals at restaurants and fast food locations is easy. QA Corner. CalFresh Program Manual; County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) CAAP Eligibility Manual (Effective December 2022) Family and Children's Services (FCS) . Additionally, participants in the CalFresh food assistance program will also receive food benefit increases, according to a KRON 4 article published last week. You can use your EBT card to get more fruits and vegetables at participating grocery stores in Santa Clara county. For households to receiveCalFresh benefits they mustprovide certain information in the following areas: If you think you may be eligible forCalFresh benefits, download an application form , fill it out, and submit it to your local County Welfare Department. Adding or Deleting a Person Example: A new member enters the home on January 3. 0000152267 00000 n
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The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs. The Santa Clara County Healthy Food Incentive Grocery Project -- also known as Double Up Food Bucks California -- helps families overcome that barrier. hC"g=j3 LAND DEVELOPMENT amp . 0000008022 00000 n
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CalSAWS. Transitional benefits may be provided to a CalFresh household terminating participation in the CalWORKs Program without the need to re-establish CalFresh eligibility. If you are a member of the public weencourage you to apply online atBenefitsCal.comor contact your county social services agency. 0000168081 00000 n
Such changes may affect their eligibility for benefits. 0000156407 00000 n
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Net income is computed by deducting the following, if applicable, from gross income. CalWORKs Eligibility Handbook (Effective June 2020) Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES) Manual (Effective August 2018) Welfare to Work Handbook (Effective March 2020) Found . 1-877-847-3663. Also, we will walk you through how much you are likely to receive in CalFresh if you are approved. The County CalFresh office will send you an interview appointment letter to discuss your recertification application. 0000008304 00000 n
As you will see below, the table shows the specific date each renewal process has to be completed based on the date of your initial application for CalFresh. . 0000004602 00000 n
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Submit a damage estimate report from the recent Winter Storms that occurred between Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023. This restoration of benefits is based on a federal . 0000006896 00000 n
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If otherwise eligible, the longest time transitional benefits can be received is up to 5 months after leaving CalWORKs. In Santa Clara County, where over 1,500 people are signing up every month for CalFresh, a temporary 15 percent increase in CalFresh benefits will be available until June 30. 5154 0 obj
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The Office of Regulations Development will no longer mail out or provide paper copies of Manual Letters and 0000168335 00000 n
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EBT Restaurant California. Name English Espaol Ting Vit . CalFresh Food is a nutrition program for California residents with low income that increases your food budget. 0000043709 00000 n
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Click here to locate a California Food Stamps Office near you. According to California Food Policy Advocates, only 51% of those in Santa Clara County, and 20% of those in San Mateo County who are income-eligible for food stamps are participating in the program. Standard deduction of $258 for a household with 6 or more members. 0000057322 00000 n
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Be sure to check out our other articles about CalFresh and CalFresh EBT, including: Our website is dedicated to helping low-income California households improve their financial well-being and quality of life. trailer
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The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most foods at many markets and food stores. A resource is something the household can draw upon or sell for financial assistance. 0000003953 00000 n
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Once you are on the homepage you will need to locate the Sign In button, which is usually at the top part of the site (see image below). Dependent Care A household shall be entitled, with respect to expenses for dependent care, to a dependent care deduction for the actual cost of payments necessary for the care of a dependent if the care enables a household member to accept or continue employment, or training or education that is preparatory for employment. Income Definitions and Exemptions 19.1 Earned Income 19.1.1 Definition Earned income is received as compensation for employment. 0000162342 00000 n
Or you can file online at the Benefitscal.com Website . For more information and resourcesvisit the CalFresh Program website. 0000165511 00000 n
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This pilot project provides matching funds so that families and individuals participating in the CalFresh program can buy even more fresh fruits and vegetables at the grocery store. Cost of childcare when needed to work, seek work or attend training for work. 0000155809 00000 n
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CalFresh benefits can be used to purchase: Yes. CalFresh benefits can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. It is very important to keep your interview even if you do not have proof of the changes discussed above. Furthermore, many legal non-citizens are eligible for CalFresh benefits. 63-708 - 0000161108 00000 n
Heres thelist of Santa Clara County SSA office locations that handle CalFresh applications and benefits. 0000154592 00000 n
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Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) Allowed for a household that incurs utility costs, which are separate and apart from the household's rent/mortgage payment. Eligibility (MCE)/Broad-Based Categorical Tools. This amounts to about 100,000 people (60,000 people in Santa Clara County and over 40,000 people in San Mateo County) English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . This link will only be revealed once you have successfully entered your username at the login page. Semi-Annual Reporting Requirements 24.1 Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) Households As a result of Senate Bill (SB) 79, California eliminated Change Reporting and all CalFresh households . hb```f`a`c``rcb@ !V(=.V0Y\ MF
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We hope this post on CalFresh Santa Clara County was helpful. Gross earned income, unearned income information has been relocated to the upcoming CalFresh Handbook 63-05.32 Income and Deductions. 0000006279 00000 n
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