santa clara county calfresh handbook

0000006232 00000 n Find a participating restaurant or fast-food chain near you. 0000007394 00000 n 0000005735 00000 n 0000004768 00000 n Identity may be verified through a variety of documents, including but not limited to. If you entered the correct password, you will be automatically taken to your MyBenefits CalWIN account page. 0000168615 00000 n 0000159234 00000 n The TUA allowance remains at $19 (effective 10/1/21). You are considered a student if you are: Between the ages of 18-49 and are physically and mentally "fit" for employment (not disabled) 0000003507 00000 n 0000165628 00000 n New . New Analysis Full CalFresh Participation in San. 0000145152 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. 0000167877 00000 n 0000003953 00000 n 0000169455 00000 n 0000167585 00000 n 0000006315 00000 n This ABAWD requirement is not applicable to Santa Clara County due to the ABAWD waiver. 2 2,904 1-877-847-3663 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. Stamp 0000005568 00000 n 0000163765 00000 n Produce may cost less at Farmers Market than at the grocery store! 0000003696 00000 n startxref 0000008058 00000 n 0000160700 00000 n Stamp 0000004939 00000 n 0000165535 00000 n 0000164927 00000 n Fill Santa Clara County Calfresh Handbook, Edit online. 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. 0000055863 00000 n Are children under 18 years of age who are qualified and lawfully-admitted for permanent residence under the Immigration and Nationalization Act. 0000012979 00000 n CalFresh provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. 0000163370 00000 n 0000166901 00000 n Other Contact Numbers, Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services, CF 1 (10/14) - Notice To All CalFresh Recipients - Important Please Read, CF 10 (12/13) - Dependent Care Cost Affidavit, CF 11 (8/15) ENG/SP - Notice To All CalFresh Recipients Important - Please Read, CF 18 ENG/SP (2/14) - Important Information, CF 20 (2/14) - You Do Not Owe Anything For Receiving CalFresh Benefits, CF 24 (7/12) - CalFresh Program Request For Policy/Regulation Interpretation, CF 28 Coversheet (2/14) - CalFresh Program Restricted Account Coversheet - Important To Know, CF 28A (2/14) - CalFresh Program Restricted Account Agreement Part A, CF 28B (2/14) -CalFresh Program Restricted Accounting Agreement part B, CF 29 (10/13) -CalFresh Recertification Appointment Letter, CF 29A (2/14) - CalFresh Initial Appointment Letter, CF 29B (2/14) - CalFresh Initial On-Demand Appointment Letter, CF 29C (2/14) - CalFresh Recertification Appointment Letter, CF 29D (2/14) -CalFresh Recertification On-Demand Appointment Letter, CF 31 (4/15) - CalFresh Supplemental Form For Special Medical Deductions, CF 32 (6/13) - CalFresh Request For Contact, CF 37 (7/15) - Recertification For CalFresh Benefits, CF 215 (9/14) - CalFresh Notification Of Inter-County Transfer, CF 286 SAR (12/15) - CalFresh Budget Worksheet/Semi-Annual Reporting Households, CF 303 (2/14) - Replacement Affidavit/Authorization, CF 377.1 (9/15) - Notice Of Approval For CalFresh Benefits, CF 377.2 (10/13) - CalFresh Notice Of Expiration Of Certification, CF 377.2A (12/13) -CalFresh Notice Of Expiration Of Certification For Households In Which All Adults Are Elderly Or Disabled, CF 377.2A1 (4/14) - Important Information For Households In Which All Adults Are Elderly Or Disabled With No Earned Income, CF 377.4 SAR (6/13) - CalFresh Notice Of Change For Semi-Annual Reporting Households, CF 377.4A (2/14) - CalFresh Notice Of Change (Non-Citizen), CF 377.4 CR (1/14) -CalFresh Notice Of Change For Change Reporting Households, CF 377.5 CR (11/13) - CalFresh Household Change Report, CF 377.5 SAR (9/13) - CalFresh Mid-Certification Period Status Report, CF 377.6 (8/13) - Information/Verification Needed, CF 377.7A (2/14) - Notice Of Administrative Disqualification, CF 377.7A1 (2/14) - Request For Restoration Of CalFresh Benefits After Administrative Disqualification, CF 377.7B (2/14) - CalFresh Overissuance Notice For Inadvertent Household Errors (IHE) Only, CF 377.7B1 (2/14) - CalFresh Repayment Notice For Inadvertent Household Errors Only Final Notice, CF 377.7C (2/14) - CalFresh Repayment Agreement For Inadvertent Household Errors Only, CF 377.7D (1/14) - CalFresh Overissuance Notice For Administrative Errors (AE) Only, CF 377.7D1 (1/14) - CalFresh Overissuance Notice For Administrative Errors (AE) Only, CF 377.7D3 (1/14) - CalFresh Overissuance Notice For Administrative Errors (AE), CF 377.7E1 (1/14) - CalFresh Repayment Agreement For Administrative Errors Only, CF 377.9 (2/14) - Notice Of Back CalFresh Benefits, CF 385 (10/15) - Application For Disaster CalFresh, CF 386 (2/14) - CalFresh Notice Of Missed Interview, CF 387 (5/14) - CalFresh Request For Information, CF 388 (8/13) - CalFresh Notice Of Restoration Approval, CF 389 (2/14) - Notice Of Denial Of Restoration, CF 478 (2/14) - Disqualification Consent Agreement CalFresh Program, CF 842 (2/14) - Claim Determination Worksheet, CF 1239(5/13) - CalFresh Notice Of Approval/Denial/Termination Transitional Benefits, CalFresh Guidelines Insert for Brochures (. 0000007643 00000 n 0000165887 00000 n Suite 120. 0000010752 00000 n 0000155677 00000 n 0000006445 00000 n 0000169729 00000 n The value of non-exempt resources shall be its equity value, which is the fair market value less encumbrances. 0000007275 00000 n Such changes may affect their eligibility for benefits. %PDF-1.6 % 0000147805 00000 n 0000008575 00000 n 0000146292 00000 n 63-1436 - Food Stamp Manual. 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. xref 0000004153 00000 n Students can only qualify for CalFresh if they meet specific criteria. 0000005014 00000 n 0000173834 00000 n 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. 0000004995 00000 n 0000127500 00000 n 0000162342 00000 n 0 startxref Provide the answer to the question in the space provided and click Submit for further instructions on how to retrieve your password. You will know by mail whether you will keep receiving CalFresh benefits, what your benefit amount will be, and if there are any other changes. 0000172141 00000 n 0000003015 00000 n 0000006279 00000 n You can fax the completed, signed application form to your County SSA office. 0000169193 00000 n Back to Top. Households will receive their regular CalFresh benefit allotment amount beginning April 2023 as long as they remain eligible. 0000175284 00000 n 0000004988 00000 n Try Now! 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. 0000005983 00000 n 0000006718 00000 n 0000168743 00000 n 0000162514 00000 n Any food marketed to be heated in the store. 0000171135 00000 n 0000137428 00000 n 0000154294 00000 n 0000168739 00000 n 0000162972 00000 n Your household assets must fall below certain limits. CalFresh benefits stretch food budgets, allowing individuals and families to afford . 0000060905 00000 n 0000007560 00000 n 5011 0 obj <> endobj Or you can file online at the Benefitscal.com Website . 0000005071 00000 n 0000006872 00000 n 0000168945 00000 n Click here to locate an office near you. 0000005983 00000 n The CalFresh Program is Californias version of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP and formerly known as Food Stamps. Net income is computed by deducting the following, if applicable, from gross income. CalFresh Info Line 1-877-847-3663. Working an average of 20 hours per week (at least 80 hours per month, but not. For speech and/or hearing assistance call 711 Relay. 0000129285 00000 n 0000003775 00000 n Published By: E103 . To see if you are eligible for the CalFresh program, call 1-877-847-3663 or visit the County of Santa Clara Social Services Agency website. Your county worker will tell you if you have to meet this work rule. 0000005518 00000 n xref 0000147599 00000 n 0000006730 00000 n 0000005948 00000 n 0000160624 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. 0000164257 00000 n 0000007228 00000 n 0000006860 00000 n 0000006229 00000 n 4Lp ^r; $ d1J\!B(R7X Q,f&u 0B V 6-dR :G@"@RAA B&pQoX573. 0000156491 00000 n Food Stamp Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500 (Cont), Sec 63-504 (Cont) thru 0000163663 00000 n 0000158393 00000 n These handbooks provide a comprehensive interpretation of the federal, state and county regulations that govern the eligibility determinations for the following public benefit programs. 0000144986 00000 n 0000168081 00000 n This link will only be revealed once you have successfully entered your username at the login page. 0000007975 00000 n 0000133687 00000 n 1775 Story Road. 0000056462 00000 n 0000004353 00000 n 0000007856 00000 n 0000174753 00000 n 0000006426 00000 n 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. 1$2,148 0000003916 00000 n . 0000008603 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. 0000005048 00000 n 0000170375 00000 n 0000167965 00000 n There are two kinds of reporting: Change and Semi-Annual, which are described below: Change reporting households are those in which household members are seasonal and/or migrant farm workers, elderly, disabled or homeless. 0000168645 00000 n Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese (pending). 0000023068 00000 n 0000162146 00000 n 0000146646 00000 n 0000003767 00000 n 0000148516 00000 n 3. Household members that are not eligible for CalFresh do not have to provide or apply for a Social Security Number. 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. 0000154094 00000 n startxref %%EOF 0000005818 00000 n Effective Date: 01/01/14 . Vendor Payments Money paid to a third party for a household expense by a person or organization outside of the household. the source and amount of gross income of more than $25; addition or loss of a household member; address changes and shelter costs; when cash on hand, stocks, bonds, money in a bank account or savings reach a total of $2,000 ($3,000 for elderly and disabled households); a change in child support payments made to a non-household member. English Deutsch Franais Espaol Portugus Italiano Romn Nederlands Latina Dansk Svenska Norsk Magyar Bahasa Indonesia Trke Suomi Latvian Lithuanian esk . %PDF-1.6 % All Rights Reserved. 0000167135 00000 n CF 37 (7/15) - Recertification For CalFresh Benefits. 0000147443 00000 n 0000153226 00000 n 0000003715 00000 n 0000175083 00000 n 0000004932 00000 n 0 san bernardino county handbook calfresh Bing Just PDF. 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]. Heres how: Apply in person at your County SSA office. 0000169706 00000 n 0000006475 00000 n 5011 144 Agencies . Other Contact Numbers, Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services, Work Rule for Able-Bodied Adults Not Receiving Cash Aid, Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program, Have lived in the country (in a qualified status) for five (5) years, or, Are receiving disability-related assistance or benefits, regardless of entry date, or. Inland Empire Food Bank. 0000003536 00000 n Interpretation services available in all languages. endstream endobj 1751 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[542 1149]/Length 53/Size 1691/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream 0000152647 00000 n 0000075679 00000 n 0000153040 00000 n If the household passes the gross income test, then the net income test is computed. 0000003857 00000 n 0000045471 00000 n 0000156407 00000 n xref 0000006311 00000 n 0000013035 00000 n 0000008304 00000 n 0000004378 00000 n 0000167271 00000 n 0000005653 00000 n 0000166429 00000 n Read more about the end of Emergency Allotments. 0000006149 00000 n Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-400, Sec 63-401 thru 63-405 - Food 0000011560 00000 n Most households are not subject to the resource limit. The new member must be added effective February 1. 0000004910 00000 n Why Millions Of Californians Eligible For Food Stamps Don. 0000146002 00000 n 0000129946 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. Are children under 18 years of age who are qualified and lawfully-admitted for permanent residence . 0000170265 00000 n The Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund provides temporary assistance to help people living in Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, and Sonoma counties. Contact Information. CalFresh Handbook page 30-9. 0000006564 00000 n Income received too infrequently/irregularly to be reasonably anticipated but not more than $30 in a quarter. 0000147857 00000 n For more information and resourcesvisit the CalFresh Program website. Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500 (Cont), Sec 63-503 - Food Stamp Name English Espaol Ting Vit . Medi-Cal Member Handbook: Link: Link: Link: Link: Link: Member Rights & Responsibilities: Link: Link: Link: Link: Link: Pharmacy Documents. Cost of childcare when needed to work, seek work or attend training for work. Contact the Rotline at 408-918-4640 and leave your name, phone number and email address if you are interested in being a Compost Volunteer. 0000047306 00000 n 0000003737 00000 n Students. 0000005048 00000 n CalFresh Handbook Application 3 Application. 0000161972 00000 n 0000160872 00000 n Here is the number to call: SSA Customer Service Center (CSC) 1.408.758.3800. 0000005154 00000 n Fill Santa Clara Calfresh Handbook, Edit online. 0000007380 00000 n 0000171473 00000 n 0000169245 00000 n CalFresh 19. 0000006170 00000 n Tools. 0000172019 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 Once you enter the correct username, click Next to continue, as shown by the image below. Agency, Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Card Information, Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Starting Oct. 1, recipients of CalFresh, a federal nutrition program, received about 22% more in benefits compared to pre-pandemic levelsbringing a family of four up to an extra $155 per month. 0000003193 00000 n 0000170253 00000 n Cash donations from a charitable organization of not more than $300 in a calendar quarter. 2015 0 obj <> endobj 0000003939 00000 n The Office of Regulations Development will no longer mail out or provide paper copies of Manual Letters and Fax: (408) 251-4014. Resources are counted only for those households that : Households that fit one of the three descriptions above are subject to a resource limit of $2,500. The next step in the recertification process is to attend your interview on the appointed date. 0000172447 00000 n 0000006611 00000 n County of Santa Clara Social Services 333 W Julian St. San Jose, CA 95110-2335. 0000004657 00000 n 0000011064 00000 n 0000167629 00000 n 0000060634 00000 n How to double your Calfresh dollars at the Farmers' Market. Also, even if you cant get CalFresh benefits for yourself, other members of your household may be eligible. Heres thelist of Santa Clara County SSA office locations that handle CalFresh applications and benefits. 0000003686 00000 n 0000008769 00000 n 0000169829 00000 n 0000133026 00000 n If you have further questions about CalFresh in Santa Clara County or California EBT Card, please let us know in the comments section below. CalFresh benefits can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. Click here for the recertification application form. 0000008022 00000 n A final allotment of these federally funded benefits will be issued in March 2023. 1-877-847-3663. 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. The County CalFresh office will send you an interview appointment letter to discuss your recertification application. 9/27/2021 CalFresh Handbook :. 0000169226 00000 n It is very important to keep your interview even if you do not have proof of the changes discussed above. 0000154533 00000 n 0000162690 00000 n Email Address: pac-collections@fin.sccgov.org. Before we get into CalFresh eligibility guidelines, first, we will explain what CalFresh is about and who is eligible to apply. 0000004436 00000 n 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. The table below shows the maximum CalFresh benefits for households with zero income. 0000156450 00000 n 0000006694 00000 n Earned income has an allowable deduction of 20% (i.e., 80% of the gross earned income counts in the calculation of benefit levels). 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. 0000009429 00000 n 0000010255 00000 n 0000005230 00000 n 0000158734 00000 n 0000008386 00000 n Reasonable accommodations available. %PDF-1.6 % Healthy Communities Branch. Stamp %PDF-1.6 % 0000009435 00000 n 0000164967 00000 n United States. 0000009511 00000 n 0000170075 00000 n This website and its contents are for informational purposes only. 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. For more program information and locations visit: DoubleUpCA.org or Find a Location Near You. 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. 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. 0000159776 00000 n 0000161544 00000 n 0000007358 00000 n 0000141544 00000 n The resultant amount cannot exceed 100% of the FPL. CalFresh Program Manual; County Adult Assistance Program (CAAP) CAAP Eligibility Manual (Effective December 2022) Family and Children's Services (FCS) . 0000005342 00000 n CalFresh Benefits Helpline Lastly, you can apply In person at any of the Social Service Agency (SSA) offices. CalFresh Benefits Helpline 1-877-847-3663. 0000163927 00000 n 0000128425 00000 n h1 0u\aw=IR,W9sx9. 0000005704 00000 n CalFresh Food is a nutrition program for California residents with low income that increases your food budget. 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. The program issues monthly benefits on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card. 0000008909 00000 n Forms. Purchase hot meals breakfast, lunch, or dinner at the restaurant by using your California EBT Card at checkout.

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