Early Issuance of February CalFresh Benefits
CalFresh nutrition assistance benefits for the month of February will be issued early to most clients' EBT accounts on January 16, 2019.The early issuance of February benefits is necessary due to the federal government’s shutdown.
Read press release here.
Get information about CalFresh benefits here.
Check your EBT balance here.
CDSS Local Assistance Estimates for the 2019-20 Governor's
Budget
The CDSS Local Assistance Estimates for the 2019-20 Governor's
Budget encompasses Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 and FY 2019-20, and provides
detailed tables caseload projections, and methodologies used for developing the
estimates for CDSS' local assistance programs. This include specific details,
data, background information and additional resources to provide a better
understanding of CDSS programs and the estimate methodologies.
Click
here to find out more information about CDSS programs.
Proposed Changes to the Public Charge Determination
The Federal Government is proposing new rules that could change how immigration officials determine whether applicants for lawful permanent residence, and those seeking to extend or change their immigration status, are or will become a public charge. Current federal rules regarding public charge remain in effect. Individuals in California seeking assistance may consult one of many state-funded organizations that provide legal services to immigrants. For a list of immigration services providers funded by CDSS visit our webpage.
Housing and Homelessness Programs
The California Department of Social Services has several
programs to help individuals and families who are homeless or at risk of
homelessness. To find out more information about the services you may
qualify for go to our
Housing
and Homelessness Programs webpage.
Mandated Reporting: Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse and
Neglect in California eLearning
In California many professions are legally designated as
mandated reporters of elder and dependent adult abuse.
This online course
will address reporting responsibilities; help participants to understand how,
when and where to report suspected abuse or neglect; and inform participants of
what to expect after a report is made.
Don’t be the victim of a scam to steal your EBT benefits!
If you receive a text or phone call asking for your personal information, DO NOT PROVIDE ANY INFORMATION. No legitimate state or county representative would ever ask for your PIN. If you think your benefits may have been stolen, you should immediately call the customer service telephone number on the back of your EBT card, at (877) 328-9677 or contact your county. Learn more about protecting your EBT Card.