Q & A’s clarifying the new “once in a lifetime” young child (under 2) exemption.  Includes topics such as sharing between parents, going on-off aid, changing your mind on using the exemption, etc.  [Download]

New policy to help seniors and people with disability benefits keep their CalFresh benefits, effective immediately.  Recertification interviews for non-assistance (not linked to cash aid) “aged/disabled” households with no eaerned income, who are no longer required unless: (1) the household asks for one;  (2) the CWD believes the recertification would be denied because of changes that would render them ineligible; or (3) the information supplied by the household or authorized representative is questionable, incomplete or contradictory.  Includes the instructions about the Notices and new forms.  FNS asked for a client survey to be part of the data collection on the waiver; it is included in the letter.  [Download]

Time to tackle barriers to CalFresh for homeless youth, here by passing on an FNS memo debunking many misconceptions on the subject.  Covers such items as requiring photo ID, a permanent address, and that there is an eligibility age requirement.  [Download]

Instructions to implement AB 402, which allows Local Education Agencies (a school district or county office of education) and CWDs to share information regarding school lunch participants who may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits.  [Download]

Trickle down from the change from Quarterly to semi-annual reporting — new forms! [Download]