California Department of Social Services - State
Hearings Division
Notes from the Training Bureau - October 9, 2001
| Item 01-10-01K ACIN I-54-01 - -July 10, 2001 (Synopsis): Assisting Non-citizens in Obtaining Social Security Numbers |
Assisting Non-citizens in Obtaining Social Security Numbers
When a non-citizen applies for CalWORKs benefits, he/she must obtain a Social Security number in order to receive aid. When a non-citizen CalWORKs applicant needs to obtain a non-work Social Security number, the county must write a letter to the Social Security Administration on the applicant's behalf. The letter must be on county letterhead and must provide all pertinent information identifying the applicant.
A copy of a sample letter is attached to this ACIN.