Implementing the law, and clearing up any confusion about homeless youth’s eligibility for CalFresh.  The counties must accept the application for benefits, screen for whether the youth can be in his/her own CalFresh household, and whether eligible for expedited services.  Oh yeah, and being a minor doesn’t deprive you of due process: homeless youth are entitled to a notice of action regarding the application determination.  [Download]

Making life easy… Recipients can now verify CalFresh Dependent Care costs through self-certification.  Further proof is only required if the statement is questionable.  (Expenses are only allowed if the service is provided by someone outside of the household and the household makes an out-of-pocket payment (i.e. not an in-kind trade) for the care.  Once verified, no further verification is required unless the provider or amount changes.  [Download]