The California Department of Social Services has released the CalFresh
Able Bodied Adults Without Dependents Time Limit Handbook Version 3.0. The new handbook updates time limit waivers, work related policies, time limit exemptions, satisfying work and community engagement requirements, discretionary exemptions, counting months, ongoing eligibility, special circumstances, notice requirements, tracking participation, and the California Food Assistance Program. The new handbook is effective June 1, 2026. The prior handbook released as ACL 19-93 is superceeded. (ACL 26-29, April 15, 2026.)