The Office of Regulations Development will no longer mail out or provide paper copies of Manual Letters and Most households are not subject to the resource limit. 0000005096 00000 n
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CF 31 (4/15) - CalFresh Supplemental Form For Special Medical Deductions. Adding or Deleting a Person Example: A new member enters the home on January 3. %%EOF
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a n d the county has determined that adequate childcare services are not available to enable the individual to attend class and work an average 20 hours per week or a total of 80 hours per month, or participate in a state or federally financed work study program during the . Over the last 36 years, the Chronicle Season of Sharing Fund has distributed more than $179 million to help individuals and families in need. We will first explain the recertification process, then we will explain how you can complete the process online. Number of People in Your Household (People buying/eating together). 0000167629 00000 n
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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). 0000167739 00000 n
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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. 0000003611 00000 n
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Households without a member who is elderly or has a disability must have assets of $2,250 or less. 0000137387 00000 n
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Any countable resource will be added to the household's resource limit when making an eligibility determination. 0000162972 00000 n
Semi-Annual Reporting (SAR) households must submit one periodic report form(SAR 7) once a year followed by a recertification form no later than six months later. Next, You will then be taken to a page where you have to provide your email address to retrieve your username. 0000165887 00000 n
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Non-citizens that are in the U.S. temporarily, such as students or tourists are not eligible just as undocumented individuals are not eligible. 0000151014 00000 n
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Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500 (Cont), 63-503 (Cont) thru 63-504 To start the login process for your MyBenefits CalWIN, visit the MyBenefits CalWIN website at www.mybenefitscalwin.org. 0000005230 00000 n
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As of April 1, 2015, you may be eligible for CalFresh if you follow the terms of your probation or parole, if applicable. Gross Income is all non-excludable income from any source including all earned income and all unearned income. 0000010606 00000 n
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Out-of-County Phone Numbers. The County CalFresh office will send you an interview appointment letter to discuss your recertification application. Are children under 18 years of age who are qualified and lawfully-admitted for permanent residence . 0000008686 00000 n
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Keeping your coverage. . The net monthly income is used to determine eligibility and the amount of CalFresh benefits that will be received monthly. 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. For CalFresh purposes, gross monthly income means a households total income before excluding allowable deductions. As a result, the Santa Clara County cities and towns listed below have adjusted their minimum wage effective January 1, 2023; with the exception of the City of 0000166055 00000 n
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It can help buy nutritious foods for a better diet. 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. 0000146637 00000 n
Cost of childcare when needed to work, seek work or attend training for work. CalFresh Info Line 1-877-847-3663.
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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. Member +758. 0000060634 00000 n
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We do not claim responsibility for its accuracy. 0000009526 00000 n
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. 8 7,444 0000009018 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. 0000005515 00000 n
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The table below provides a simple overview of the CalFresh renewal process.
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We hope this post on CalFresh Santa Clara County was helpful. 0000166105 00000 n
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Santa Clara County Social Services 1-408-758-3800. You can mail the form to your County SSA office. Next, your caseworker will make a decision regarding your recertification. 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. 0000166547 00000 n
Students. 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 (. 0000005154 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. By using your CalFresh benefits at Farmers Market, you help support the local economy and small farms. The maximum gross allowed is 200% of the Federal poverty level (FPL). 0000118969 00000 n
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You can do so in person, by mail, by fax, or online. 0000007750 00000 n
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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. 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. 0000168931 00000 n
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Summary: This handbook has been updated to remove gross earned income and unearned income. 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. 0000004187 00000 n
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Phone: (408) 793-2700. 1799 94
Stamp 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. If you only receive CalFresh and you dont have minor children, there is another work rule which you also may need to meet. 0000164385 00000 n
Deductions are allowable expenses that can be subtracted from the households monthly gross income to arrive at the net monthly income. 0000006896 00000 n
Also, even if you cant get CalFresh benefits for yourself, other members of your household may be eligible. Disclaimer: iCalifornia Food Stampsis not associated with a government agency. 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. Suite 120. 0000010752 00000 n
CalFresh benefits can be used to purchase: Yes. Furthermore, MyBenefits CalWIN is the website for Santa Clara County Residents to apply for and to view their benefits online. %%EOF
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The resultant amount cannot exceed 100% of the FPL. 0000148600 00000 n
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Once you enter your password, click the Sign In button as shown below. 0000008437 00000 n
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CalFresh 13. Food Stamp Manual, Div 63, Chap 63-500 (Cont), Sec 63-504 (Cont) thru Click here to locate a California Food Stamps Office near you. A household can be one person, a group of people, a family, or any combination of people that buy and prepare food together. This amounts to about 100,000 people (60,000 people in Santa Clara County and over 40,000 people in San Mateo County) %%EOF
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Below is a chart of gross monthly income for 200% of the Federal poverty level by household size effective 10/1/2022. 0000006032 00000 n
After you submit an application, you will be contacted by an eligibility worker to complete the application process. 0000005569 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. 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. A resource is something the household can draw upon or sell for financial assistance. Business Process. Persons without a permanent residence or a fixed mailing address can get CalFresh as long as they can prove residency in a county. 0000161544 00000 n
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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. 0000006528 00000 n
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If approved, a monthly dollar amount is placed on a debit-like card to help you add to your monthly food budget. 0000003529 00000 n
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Households will receive their regular CalFresh benefit allotment amount beginning April 2023 as long as they remain eligible. 2022 New Rhino, LLC. 0000147208 00000 n
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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! 0000145807 00000 n
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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. In addition to CalFresh benefits, the SSA also handles CalWORKs, General Relief, and MediCal applications and benefits. Email Address: pac-collections@fin.sccgov.org. 0000004103 00000 n
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hb``d` Ab,78>Qay aF'lIkT^0;i3$k``hl*F`Hp\\"0P TSMoR1?Xrz2{T4. To locate an SSA office near you, click here. Telephone Utility Allowance (TUA) - A household that is not eligible for the SUA or LUA but incurs a telephone expense or in its absence an equivalent form of communication, is eligible to receive a telephone deduction. 0000086524 00000 n
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