santa clara county calfresh handbook

The County CalFresh office will send you an interview appointment letter to discuss your recertification application. 0000085638 00000 n 0000147020 00000 n 0000044458 00000 n 0000175284 00000 n 0 0000162972 00000 n Option 2 - By Phone. 0000005096 00000 n %%EOF 0000165687 00000 n %%EOF 0000005177 00000 n 0000137428 00000 n 0000155809 00000 n 1-877-847-3663 CF 37 (7/15) - Recertification For CalFresh Benefits. 0000005652 00000 n 0000145807 00000 n 0000163748 00000 n 0000166187 00000 n 0000159530 00000 n 0000005920 00000 n Certain non-citizens such as those admitted for humanitarian reasons and those admitted for permanent residence may be eligible forCalFresh benefits. 0000167877 00000 n CalFresh Food is California's name for the federal food program called Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that used to be known as Food Stamps. 0000150973 00000 n $177 for households of 13 persons, $184 for 4 persons, $215 for 5 persons, and $246 for 6 or more persons (effective 10/1/18). 0000005745 00000 n For each EBT $1 that you spend on California grown fruits and vegetables you earn $1 to spend on ANY fresh fruits and vegetables. Contact Information. 0000169226 00000 n 0000169375 00000 n 0000156450 00000 n 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. 0000144622 00000 n Each Additional 0000003953 00000 n 0000006147 00000 n 0000004646 00000 n CalFresh Food is a nutrition program for California residents with low income that increases your food budget. 0000129823 00000 n 0000127500 00000 n 0000013656 00000 n 0000156319 00000 n You do not have to meet this work rule if it is waived in your county. Households will receive their regular CalFresh benefit allotment amount beginning April 2023 as long as they remain eligible. 0000007726 00000 n Additionally, participants in the CalFresh food assistance program will also receive food benefit increases, according to a KRON 4 article published last week. 0000160404 00000 n Are children under 18 years of age who are qualified and lawfully-admitted for permanent residence . 0000163266 00000 n 0000008354 00000 n 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. 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. %%EOF A household can be one person, a group of people, a family, or any combination of people that buy and prepare food together. 0000167017 00000 n 0000170262 00000 n 0000170575 00000 n 0000169567 00000 n 0000005653 00000 n 0000146646 00000 n 0000168739 00000 n 0000148119 00000 n 0000161544 00000 n You will have to enter a valid username in order to proceed to the password page. 0000170719 00000 n Make sure the picture is the one you picked. We will first explain the recertification process, then we will explain how you can complete the process online. To learn about this policy change, see the Expansion of CalFresh to SSI Recipients Partner Flyer located here: (English) (Spanish). 0000004625 00000 n endstream endobj 1751 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[542 1149]/Length 53/Size 1691/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream Adding or Deleting a Person Example: A new member enters the home on January 3. 0000145152 00000 n 0000175083 00000 n If you only get CalFresh, there are some work rules you may need to meet. 0000165667 00000 n xref 0000153040 00000 n 0000007750 00000 n Call the California SNAP hotline to learn more: 1-877-847-3663. Next, you will be taken to the page below where you will have to answer one of the secret questions you selected when you signed up for your MyBenefits CalWIN account. Stamp 0000004270 00000 n As your income increases, your CalFresh benefit amount goes down. 0000171473 00000 n 0000158890 00000 n 0000005518 00000 n CalFresh Charts. 0000013116 00000 n hb``d` Ab,78>Qay aF'lIkT^0;i3$k``hl*F`Hp\\"0P TSMoR1?Xrz2{T4. 0000169729 00000 n Persons without a permanent residence or a fixed mailing address can get CalFresh as long as they can prove residency in a county. 0000004685 00000 n 2015 97 2015 0 obj <> endobj CalSAWS. 0000004850 00000 n - 1799 94 0000005818 00000 n 0000128425 00000 n 0 zbrJ%?kf9MM=rLNoILn2M+3N9xYA%;AZ4y~R"gY+irsiRY J8mIEHPTfb~%&pF)7 =f($XS3*u-nN|c\Ou. 0000003447 00000 n Your CalFresh EBT Card or Golden State Advantage card can be used at select restaurants and fast food places if you meet the eligibility criteria. For speech and/or hearing assistance call 711 Relay. 0000166293 00000 n 0000141667 00000 n 0000167629 00000 n CalFresh Benefits Helpline 0000166901 00000 n 0000003774 00000 n 0000005901 00000 n . Deductions are allowable expenses that can be subtracted from the households monthly gross income to arrive at the net monthly income. We do not claim responsibility for its accuracy. 0000042829 00000 n 0000147805 00000 n After you submit an application, you will be contacted by an eligibility worker to complete the application process. h1 0u\aw=IR,W9sx9. 0000011560 00000 n 0000153354 00000 n Inland Empire Food Bank. <]/Prev 523585/XRefStm 3193>> Santa Clara County CF Handbook. 63-1251-Food Stamp Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-1300 thru 63-1400, Sec 63-1300 thru 0000006445 00000 n 0000005900 00000 n %PDF-1.6 % If you live in the County of Santa Clara, then you can use the MyBenefits CalWIN online portal to apply for and manage benefit assistance. 0000172339 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. 0000168305 00000 n 0000003755 00000 n 0000008293 00000 n SSA Customer Service Center (CSC) 1.408.758.3800. Income received too infrequently/irregularly to be reasonably anticipated but not more than $30 in a quarter. 0000003282 00000 n 0000170375 00000 n 0000006860 00000 n United States. There are special rules for able-bodied adults without dependent children. This amounts to about 100,000 people (60,000 people in Santa Clara County and over 40,000 people in San Mateo County) Gross Income is all non-excludable income from any source including all earned income and all unearned income. 0000005569 00000 n 0000009511 00000 n 0000008468 00000 n 0000147267 00000 n O/SjUD}Sq_n6 >u9wnY @, )KgM`:ba^iW(s~)s`zt47qu/9lU;bCt-EO:J>x+b5=w/"Ov]{KT 0000007524 00000 n 0000169083 00000 n There is no change to the SSI/SSP monthly benefit. 0000154294 00000 n 0000153595 00000 n Find your county office contact. We provide our readers with information on assistance benefit programs such as Calfresh, food stamps (SNAP), TANF, WIC, and Medicaid. You may need to take part in certain employment and training activities such as searching for work, performing community service, or going to school or training. 0000141544 00000 n Updated Chapter 01/19/05 Div 63, Chap 63-000, Sec 63-001 thru 63-099 - Food Stamp Manual Div 63, Chap 63-100 thru Chap 63-200, Sec 63-100 thru 63-207 - Food Stamp Manual 1-877-509-0294. ~ A project of the Recycling and Waste Reduction Commission of Santa Clara County funded by . 0000005817 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n 0000165085 00000 n 0000009101 00000 n 0000160296 00000 n You can do so in person, by mail, by fax, or online. CalFresh, known federally as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP, provides monthly food benefits to individuals and families with low-income and provides economic benefits to communities. The Santa Clara County Office of the Public Defender is comprised of approximately 240 employees, including 121 attorneys, 30 investigators, 31 paralegals and 58 clerical and support staff who are committed to providing quality legal representation to our clients. Officially employed, but the first day of work begins later in the month, or the. 0000129733 00000 n Net income is computed by deducting the following, if applicable, from gross income. Agriculture and Natural Resources - University of California - UC Cooperative Extension | Agricultural Experiment Station 0000166761 00000 n Also, even if you cant get CalFresh benefits for yourself, other members of your household may be eligible. Households that fit the description in section 1 above will need to report the following types of resources: Liquid Resources Includes all funds readily available to the household such as cash on hand, money in checking or savings accounts, savings certificates, trust deeds, notes receivable, stocks, or bonds, non-recurring lump sum payments [which includes retroactive payments, funds held in an individual retirement accounts (IRA) and funds held in accessible Keogh plans]. 0000156491 00000 n 0000141006 00000 n 0000060634 00000 n 3 3,660 0000004023 00000 n 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 . Any countable resource will be added to the household's resource limit when making an eligibility determination. Lastly, we will provide SSA contact information, including the phone number and hours of operation. xref 0000009183 00000 n 0000005099 00000 n trailer This ABAWD requirement is not applicable to Santa Clara County due to the ABAWD waiver. 0000005672 00000 n Number of People in Your Household (People buying/eating together). 0000158590 00000 n Try Now! 0000160974 00000 n 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. To be eligible for CalFresh, your monthly gross income (before payroll deductions) must be the same or below the amount listed in the chart for your household size. You may be eligible with income over the regular limits if you pay very high rent and utilities and/or have medical expenses over $35 per month. Cash donations from a charitable organization of not more than $300 in a calendar quarter. 0000005140 00000 n Supervisor Corner. Furthermore, we will explain the restaurant meals program in Santa Clara County and how you can use your EBT card to buy food at restaurants and fast food places if you are eligible. 0000133564 00000 n Household SizeGross Income 0000001571 00000 n 0000004187 00000 n 0000164581 00000 n Click here to locate an office near you. 0000154533 00000 n 0000165093 00000 n This resource is designed to assistcounty eligibility workers and other partners who provide services to the public. In Santa Clara County, the CalFresh program is managed by the County of Santa ClaraSocial Service Agency (SSA). 2111 0 obj <>stream CalFresh 19. 0000011064 00000 n 0000005569 00000 n Call the County's Winter Storm Emergency Response and Recovery hotline at (408) 808-7778 to report damage estimates Standard Utility Allowance (SUA) Allowed for a household that incurs utility costs, which are separate and apart from the household's rent/mortgage payment. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . Regulation and Policy Handbooks. 0000005048 00000 n 0000171641 00000 n 0000002223 00000 n 0000118969 00000 n Individuals, including children, applying for CalFresh benefits, must either provide a Social Security number or proof they have applied for a Social Security Number. <]/Prev 931089/XRefStm 4995>> 0000012239 00000 n 0000154697 00000 n 0000003536 00000 n 0000002818 00000 n CalFresh assists low-income individuals and households to purchase nutritional food. 0000005948 00000 n trailer xref Find your county office contact. 0000004768 00000 n 0000003193 00000 n . 0000159074 00000 n Telephone Number: (408) 326-1004. 0000166105 00000 n 0000008603 00000 n 0000155327 00000 n CalFresh 13. Making America Stronger commemorates the 30th anniversary of the reforms achieved by the Food Stamp Act of 1977 by telling the story of how food stamps dramatically reduced the extent of severe hunger in our country, how they continue to help Americans in need, and how this essential program can achieve still more. 0000171135 00000 n This is part of the CalFresh Restaurant Meals Program. CalFresh San Bernardino County (2023 Guide), Annual CalFresh Renewal and Recertification, Click here for the recertification application form, Click here to locate a California Food Stamps Office near you, Emergency Allotment for CalFresh Extra Food Stamps, Restaurants that Take CalFresh in California, California Food Stamps Payment Schedule for March 2023, Restaurants that Accept EBT in Stanislaus County, Click here for more on How to Add your EBT Card to Amazon, Restaurants that Accept EBT in Sonoma County, Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Bernardino County, Restaurants that Accept EBT in San Joaquin County. Eligibility (BBCE)(200% of Poverty Level) 0000161844 00000 n 1691 0 obj <> endobj 0000009593 00000 n Once you enter your password, click the Sign In button as shown below. Stamp For info on how to complete watch YouTube video https://t.co/gpn251Qyav pic.twitter.com/rpJcOr6E3r, SCCSSADEBS (@sccssadebs) October 1, 2021. 0000007062 00000 n 0000140922 00000 n For more information and resourcesvisit the CalFresh Program website. 0000007109 00000 n 0000006979 00000 n If you do not have a MyBenefits CalWIN account, click here for help in creating one. Summary: This handbook has been updated to remove gross earned income and unearned income. If you have questions or problems with your CalFresh benefits, contact your county social services agency. 0000005014 00000 n We will walk you through how to sign up for a MyBenefits CalWIN account or log in to your account if you already have done. CalFresh Benefits Helpline 1-877-847-3663. 0000000016 00000 n 0 0000007228 00000 n Fill Santa Clara County Calfresh Handbook, Edit online. 0000146108 00000 n endstream endobj 1692 0 obj <>/Metadata 540 0 R/Names 1695 0 R/OpenAction[1699 0 R/XYZ null null null]/Outlines 1738 0 R/PageLabels 537 0 R/PageMode/UseOutlines/Pages 539 0 R/StructTreeRoot 542 0 R/Threads 1693 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences 1698 0 R>> endobj 1693 0 obj [1694 0 R] endobj 1694 0 obj <. Students can apply themselves, but we highly recommend using one of the following sign-up assistance programs where trained staff/volunteers can help guide you through the process. 0000007809 00000 n Stamp 0000171727 00000 n San Bernardino County Handbook Calfresh Landlord and Tenant Issues LawHelpCA org. 4488 0 obj <>stream 0000167729 00000 n 0000006362 00000 n 0000010004 00000 n 5154 0 obj <>stream This CalFresh Program is known as the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP). 0000003824 00000 n dok[{wPA SL> w6!ftc~H.0mkp9c4C'j;8HG"@k[J g=w -QR 0000000016 00000 n U. S. citizens and many non-citizens are eligible for CalFresh. 0000098968 00000 n 0000165628 00000 n Disclaimer: iCalifornia Food Stampsis not associated with a government agency. 0000007856 00000 n 0000169706 00000 n 0000005983 00000 n 0000010252 00000 n 0000129195 00000 n CalWORKs Eligibility Handbook (Effective June 2020) Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES) Manual (Effective August 2018) Welfare to Work Handbook (Effective March 2020) Found . Regulations. 3. For speech and/or hearing assistance call 711 Relay. CalFresh households, except those containing an aged (60 or older) or disabled member or where all members receive cash assistance, are subject to gross and net income determination tests. 0000003015 00000 n 0000168465 00000 n 0 If your household has a person who is 60 or older or disabled, only the net income limit must be met. Any food marketed to be heated in the store. Standard Deduction A deduction allowed per household per month. Click here to locate a California Food Stamps Office near you. You must turn in this recertification application and be interviewed before the end of your certification period to continue receiving CalFresh. 0000165511 00000 n The new member must be added effective February 1. 0000009938 00000 n More information can be found in the Federal Non-Citizen Guide . 0000011008 00000 n 0000048613 00000 n Business Process. <<033E3D74B008D245B7B90A5535523EBE>]/Prev 471315/XRefStm 3015>> 0000007690 00000 n 0000006896 00000 n counseling, peer mentoring, housing information, employment, General . Eligibility (MCE)/Broad-Based Categorical 0000167135 00000 n Employed at least 20 hours/week. Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services, Div 63, Chap 63-000, Sec 63-001 thru 63-099 - Food 0000056462 00000 n 0000006528 00000 n . You can call the County of Santa Clara Social Service Agency (SSA) to apply by phone or have an application mailed to you. Furthermore, even if some members of the household are not eligible, those who are may be able to get CalFresh benefits. 0000003775 00000 n 0000174939 00000 n There are multiple ways to connect with DPSS for new households to apply: CALL:1.408.758.3800to apply by phone,CLICK: BenefitsCal.com to apply online, orIN PERSON: Locate your local county office here. 0000170075 00000 n 0000164025 00000 n 0000003686 00000 n 0000153226 00000 n Eligibility for CalFresh, as well as the benefit amount, is based on your households size and income level. Interpretation services available in all languages. Effective Date: 01/01/14 . Your county worker will tell you if you have to meet this work rule. 0000140863 00000 n 0000006718 00000 n 0000003588 00000 n 0000005360 00000 n CalFresh Benefits Helpline 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 . Published By: E103 . 0000005653 00000 n 0000162690 00000 n Here are the categories of people who live in the state of California that are eligible for CalFresh: Heres what you need to apply for CalFresh: Applicants must provide proof of their identity to show that they are the person they claim to be. 0000100330 00000 n The Office of Regulations Development does not interpret regulations. The Santa Clara County Healthy Food Incentive Grocery Project -- also known as Double Up Food Bucks California -- helps families overcome that barrier. The list includes restaurants in the following Santa Clara County cities: For a list of these restaurants and to find one near you, click here or see our full article on Restaurants that take CalFresh EBT in Santa Clara. 0000164831 00000 n 0000129946 00000 n 0000006149 00000 n CalFresh. 0000146637 00000 n 0000011317 00000 n 0000132901 00000 n Households without a member who is elderly or has a disability must have assets of $2,250 or less. Most CalFresh households are subject to a gross income determination test. 0000005071 00000 n 0000008000 00000 n 1-877-847-3663 0000163765 00000 n 0000163172 00000 n 0000006346 00000 n hU[PU6 66MbR$h&ftBVK!b@*W/U_|C"3j3/:z, <9ggs H2* O&$5RkzfGt^K58|%R1wWb1N09`,7uxVn2>2zVOpdP{o6~#cAP-k/~`"}ng]]{Gsk&U)|UEec]yXDinC|#U-imh!Zr&&&iyOn^Bu6mn7l+ZJ2qvokih{FFuz.gefWl|8Ro{*|(O6h 8H|-[S tiI+.vsDFHsHl^c1"^g!Q>f[ K|AyM &- F`Iqf+dn2'N Qz]mt\lJO]I-/R/$>_xp%[WF"C+Q3HR$AK,0,U!-"L2BTAAVIW'21YnQ2l]QDN%$fLJbCNR_o 8[ZuFrlqT>.Y4MBAJhxf=^=h0~m#e>7VXJD),~0nA%O_d: 4QVflEq 0000005230 00000 n Click on the Sign In button to proceed with the process, as shown below. 0000003226 00000 n CalFresh Handbook page 30-9. 0000169951 00000 n 0000173363 00000 n 0000156049 00000 n 0000013912 00000 n 0000168931 00000 n EBT Restaurant California. For more information, contact the ROTLINE 408-918-4640. 0000006821 00000 n In general, CalFresh eligibility is available to most lawfully-present immigrants who: California also has a program for immigrants who have not lived here for five years, but have a lawful permanent resident status or qualified immigration status and meet all other program eligibility criteria. 0000008304 00000 n Working an average of 20 hours per week (at least 80 hours per month, but not. Standard deduction of $258 for a household with 6 or more members. Healthy Communities Branch. 0000141583 00000 n Tools. 0000004104 00000 n 2 2,904 0000158734 00000 n 0000003507 00000 n Furthermore, many legal non-citizens are eligible for CalFresh benefits. 0000003939 00000 n 0000008140 00000 n 0000006279 00000 n %%EOF You can complete the re-certification online using the MyBenefits CalWIN Portal. In 2021-2022, our fundraising campaign raised $17.6 . 0000003857 00000 n Most households must have a total gross monthly income less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level (FPL), to be potentially eligible for CalFresh. h1 04g\bO&`'MF[! z 0000168081 00000 n Excluded Resources Resources which are not counted are the home and surrounding property, vehicles, household goods, personal effects, resources with an equity value of $1500 or less (excluding financial instruments), and resources with a cash value that is not accessible to the household (such as irrevocable trust funds, security deposits on rental property, etc.). 0000005735 00000 n 0000005403 00000 n A final allotment of these federally funded benefits will be issued in March 2023. 0000005797 00000 n 0000164967 00000 n About SCCGOV. 0000154084 00000 n 0000006647 00000 n 0000169829 00000 n PLEASE NOTE: All Manual Letters and Regulations published by CDSS are available on this website for public Here is the number to call: SSA Customer Service Center (CSC) 1.408.758.3800. Available in English, Spanish, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Korean, and Russian. DUE 10/5: Dont forget to submit your #CalFresh, #GeneralAssistance and #CalWORKs Semi Annual Report (SAR7). Santa Clara County Calfresh Handbook On 06/02/04, the ew contacts the other county and is advised the Here is the number to call: Current nfl players from delaware;. Examples of earned income include wages and salaries, striker's benefits, etc. 0000153823 00000 n 0000009302 00000 n 0000148600 00000 n 0000155677 00000 n 1775 Story Road. Household members that are not eligible for CalFresh do not have to provide or apply for a Social Security Number. 0000173465 00000 n Forms. 0000134141 00000 n Additionally, we will review the CalFresh renewal process in Santa Clara County and what you need to know to successfully complete SAR 7 or recertification. Santa Clara County Social Services 1-408-758-3800. CalFresh counts most types of income to determine if a household is eligible. Application Process . Sign, fax and printable from PC, iPad, tablet or mobile with pdfFiller Instantly. Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500 (Cont), 63-503 (Cont) thru 63-504 0000171267 00000 n 0000008852 00000 n County of Santa Clara Social Services 333 W Julian St. San Jose, CA 95110-2335. 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. 0000172019 00000 n 0000010255 00000 n 0000043649 00000 n 0000168525 00000 n 4 4,418 However, this must be computed on a case-by-case basis. Pepper Crop Production in Sensitive Environments Santa Clara County from ucanr.edu. %PDF-1.6 % 0000163370 00000 n Email Address: pac-collections@fin.sccgov.org. 0000169267 00000 n CalFresh. 0000169929 00000 n 0000160566 00000 n 0000006481 00000 n CF 31 (4/15) - CalFresh Supplemental Form For Special Medical Deductions. If your household has a person who is 60 or older or disabled, only the net income limit must be met. Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500, Sec 63-501 and 502 - Food Stamp 0000167965 00000 n 1330 W. Middlefield RoadMountain View, CA 94043. Submit a damage estimate report from the recent Winter Storms that occurred between Dec. 27, 2022 - Jan. 31, 2023. 0000168071 00000 n 0000167271 00000 n 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. There are three ways you can apply for CalFresh benefits: The easier and quickest way to apply for CalFresh in Santa Clara County is online at Your MyBenefits CalWIN! The next step in the recertification process is to attend your interview on the appointed date. 0000160010 00000 n CF 32 (6/13) - CalFresh Request For Contact. 0000023068 00000 n CF 29D (2/14) - CalFresh Recertification On-Demand Appointment Letter. 0000146805 00000 n 0000047306 00000 n 0000009429 00000 n Households will receive their regular CalFresh benefit allotment amount beginning April 2023 as long as they remain eligible. 0000008105 00000 n 0000007026 00000 n 0000153705 00000 n 0000137387 00000 n 0000170265 00000 n 0000003737 00000 n 0000141460 00000 n 0000008022 00000 n A standard deduction of $193 for households with 1-4 members. 0000004939 00000 n CalFresh Benefits Helpline EN. 0000152267 00000 n Most households must have a total gross monthly income less than or equal to 200% of the federal poverty level, to be potentially eligible for CalFresh. 0000006730 00000 n If you forgot your password, click on the Forgot Password link as shown in the image below. In this post, we will review everything you need to know about CalFresh Santa Clara including CalFresh eligibility, how to apply for benefits, How to renew your benefits, MyBenefits CalWIN login help, and SSA contact information. 0000170899 00000 n Purchase hot meals breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the restaurant by using your California EBT Card at checkout. 0000012979 00000 n . There are special rules for households with seniors and people who are disabled. 0000006066 00000 n 0000002588 00000 n 1691 62 0000008050 00000 n Are children under 18 years of age who are qualified and lawfully-admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationalization Act. The current allowance is $159.73 (effective 10/1/21). CalFresh Emergency Allotments, which are temporary increases to regular CalFresh food benefits introduced during the start of the pandemic, will be ending soon due to recent action by the federal government. Santa Clara County Social Services Agency. CalFresh Handbook Reference Guides. Enrolled in a program that doesn't require a high school diploma. The TUA allowance remains at $19 (effective 10/1/21). 0000003916 00000 n 0 0000169193 00000 n Click here for help logging into your MyBenefits CalWIN account or see the instructions above. A standard deduction of $225 for a household with 5 members. 0000155169 00000 n We strongly suggest that you watch the video below, which does an excellent job of explaining in detail how to navigate the MyBenefits CalWIN website. 0000140947 00000 n 0000006196 00000 n 0000006315 00000 n 0000146769 00000 n 0000165535 00000 n Residency, Citizenship, and Immigrant Status 14.1 Residency 14.1.1 Requirements [63-401] The household must reside in Santa Clara County. 0000146002 00000 n In general, CalFresh eligibility is available to most lawfully-present immigrants who: Have lived in the country (in a qualified status) for five (5) years, or. If you are approved for food stamps in California, how much in benefits you get partly depends on the: The Thrifty Food Plan is a government estimate of how much it costs to provide a household with nutritious, low-cost meals. 0000155489 00000 n Once approved monthly benefits are provided on an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card that works just like a bank debit card to buy food at most grocery stores and markets (including some Farmers Markets). You can call the County of Santa Clara Social Service Agency (SSA) to apply by phone or have an application mailed to you. 0000155911 00000 n Below is a chart of gross monthly income for 200% of the Federal poverty level by household size effective 10/1/2022. 0000166627 00000 n Support. Stamp 4Lp ^r; $ d1J\!B(R7X Q,f&u 0B V 6-dR :G@"@RAA B&pQoX573. To start the login process for your MyBenefits CalWIN, visit the MyBenefits CalWIN website at www.mybenefitscalwin.org. The SAR 7asks the household to report income, medical and dependent care expenses, and any other changethe household is expectingfor the remainder of theircertification period. Training Team. 0000048259 00000 n CalFresh Handbook Application 3 Application. Once you enter the correct username, click Next to continue, as shown by the image below. 0000004519 00000 n 0000134264 00000 n 0000003529 00000 n 0000161660 00000 n It explains the various task you can perform once logged in, including how you can check your eligibility for benefits and the status of your application. 0000006813 00000 n CalFresh is the largest food program in California and provides an essential hunger safety net. 0000167867 00000 n 0000003693 00000 n 0000165363 00000 n

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