At this time this work rule is waived in all counties until at least June 30, 2023, and you do not need to meet it. 0000146108 00000 n The current allowance is $487 (effective 10/1/21). 0000154094 00000 n The current allowance is $159.73 (effective 10/1/21). Applying for CalFresh in the County of Santa Clara. 0000164967 00000 n 0000101509 00000 n 0000005140 00000 n 0000165849 00000 n 0000164093 00000 n Revised: 06/25/13 Update #11-01. The LUA allowance is $144 (effective 10/1/21). 0000007365 00000 n 0000010606 00000 n 0000153354 00000 n 0000008468 00000 n Read more about the end of Emergency Allotments. Household SizeGross Income Next, your caseworker will make a decision regarding your recertification. For more information and resourcesvisit the CalFresh Program website. 0000005735 00000 n Intention to reside permanently in the county is not required. 0000175452 00000 n 0000006445 00000 n 0000169951 00000 n 0000005900 00000 n Back to Top. CalFresh Handbook Application 3 Application. 0000023068 00000 n 0000170899 00000 n 0000004519 00000 n 0000147857 00000 n 0000007228 00000 n 0000002588 00000 n New Analysis Full CalFresh Participation in San. 0000008140 00000 n 0000003366 00000 n 0000007380 00000 n 0000147122 00000 n 0000173834 00000 n Santa Clara County Social Services Agency. CalWORKs Eligibility Handbook (Effective June 2020) Personal Assisted Employment Services (PAES) Manual (Effective August 2018) Welfare to Work Handbook (Effective March 2020) Found . 0000169083 00000 n If you only get CalFresh, there are some work rules you may need to meet. 0000145629 00000 n [ACL 10-32.] 0000159074 00000 n 0000005518 00000 n Some states have additional exceptions for students. These households are required to report within 10 days from the date of a change in writing, verbally or in person. Call the County's Winter Storm Emergency Response and Recovery hotline at (408) 808-7778 to report damage estimates Follow the instructions and enter your 4-digit EBT Card PIN to complete your purchase. 0000044458 00000 n 0000164831 00000 n 0000155130 00000 n 0000007750 00000 n It includes SAR 7 renewal and annual recertification timeline. LAND DEVELOPMENT amp . 0000162146 00000 n To locate an SSA office near you, click here. 0000170262 00000 n 0000009265 00000 n Certain non-citizens such as those admitted for humanitarian reasons and those admitted for permanent residence may be eligible forCalFresh benefits. If you do not have a MyBenefits CalWIN account, click here for help in creating one. 0000172339 00000 n Furthermore, MyBenefits CalWIN is the website for Santa Clara County Residents to apply for and to view their benefits online. Fax: (408) 251-4014. County of Santa Clara CalFresh Policy Handbook ; Report a problem on this page . Gross Income all non-excludable income from any source including all earned income and all unearned income. 0000158590 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. Copyright 2023 California Department of Social Services. 0000168945 00000 n 0000008354 00000 n 0000007477 00000 n 0000154294 00000 n 0000011560 00000 n 0000163550 00000 n Yes. Identity may be verified through a variety of documents, including but not limited to. 0000006564 00000 n 0000154592 00000 n 0000005817 00000 n 0000140508 00000 n Phone: (408) 793-2700. 0000153040 00000 n 0000166627 00000 n Heres how to contact the SSA regarding your Santa Clara County CalFresh benefits: The Customer Service Center (CSC) is a single point of contact currently providing services for the following aid programs: To find out about the status of your case or application, or to ask any other question about your case, you can call: If you currently live in the County of Santa Clara and receive CalFresh benefits we have great news! 63-04.05 Student Eligibility: Healthy Communities Branch. Telephone Number: (408) 326-1004. 0000166271 00000 n 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. You can mail the form to your County SSA office. The table below shows the maximum CalFresh benefits for households with zero income. Gross earned income, unearned income information has been relocated to the upcoming CalFresh Handbook 63-05.32 Income and Deductions. 0000161418 00000 n Income received too infrequently/irregularly to be reasonably anticipated but not more than $30 in a quarter. Available in English, Spanish, and Chinese (pending). Examples of earned income include wages and salaries, striker's benefits, etc. 0000165687 00000 n 0000158292 00000 n Students can only qualify for CalFresh if they meet specific criteria. 0000048259 00000 n The County CalFresh office will send you an interview appointment letter to discuss your recertification application. Business Process. The following regulations contain the CDSS Manual of Policies and Procedures. This link will only be revealed once you have successfully entered your username at the login page. 0000009435 00000 n 0000013912 00000 n 0000005048 00000 n 0000003774 00000 n 0000004988 00000 n 0000173602 00000 n 0000154881 00000 n If the CalWORKs case did not close and remains open or the CalWORKs case closed due to an ineligible cause or reason, then the household is ineligible for transitional benefits. 0000164927 00000 n 0000010252 00000 n 0000166761 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.). 0000002726 00000 n IKjxRe[&!?hBuVIS9a{&^m_j! 0000006149 00000 n 0000004657 00000 n 0000165415 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 (. A fixed residence is not required. h1 04g\bO&`'MF[! z For more information on how SSI recipients may apply for CalFresh Food benefits, visit CalFreshFood.org. 0000007892 00000 n Using Your Benefits . 0000170087 00000 n 0000099162 00000 n 0000007311 00000 n 0000007026 00000 n Option 2 - By Phone. 0000006475 00000 n 0000004602 00000 n 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. 0000146292 00000 n 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. CalFresh Food is a nutrition program for California residents with low income that increases your food budget. CalFresh is a benefits assistance program that helps limited-income individuals and families buy the food they need in order to stay healthy. 0000170075 00000 n U. S. citizens and many non-citizens are eligible for CalFresh. You can complete the re-certification online using the MyBenefits CalWIN Portal. 0000148119 00000 n 0000168931 00000 n 0000137428 00000 n 4 4,418 0000132901 00000 n It allows you buy healthy food at most stores, such as food outlets, grocery . 0000005515 00000 n 0000055863 00000 n 0000000016 00000 n CF 215 (9/14) - CalFresh Notification Of Inter-County Transfer. 0000144706 00000 n Residency, Citizenship, and Immigrant Status 14.1 Residency 14.1.1 Requirements [63-401] The household must reside in Santa Clara County. 0000007109 00000 n Below is a chart of gross monthly income for 200% of the Federal poverty level by household size effective 10/1/2022. Household members that are not eligible for CalFresh do not have to provide or apply for a Social Security Number. A resource is something the household can draw upon or sell for financial assistance. 0000008050 00000 n Santa Clara County Social Services 1-408-758-3800. Summary: This handbook has been updated to remove gross earned income and unearned income. Most CalFresh households are subject to a gross income determination test. 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. 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. 5011 144 0000169829 00000 n 0000005569 00000 n All inquiries will be answered within 2 business days. 0000166751 00000 n 0000174939 00000 n