{"id":171,"date":"2018-10-29T22:54:43","date_gmt":"2018-10-29T22:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/?page_id=171"},"modified":"2026-05-22T16:08:55","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T23:08:55","slug":"calfresh","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/programs\/calfresh\/","title":{"rendered":"CalFresh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div data-isd-block-id='isd-slider-block_f33d243360526311fbe5b3b447f3bbbe' class=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"hero-slider slider-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"slider-isd-slider-block_f33d243360526311fbe5b3b447f3bbbe\" class=\"carousel slide slider-carousel slide half\" data-bs-ride=\"carousel\"  data-bs-interval=\"5000\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-inner slides-1\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"carousel-item active half\" data-background=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/CalFresh.jpg\"  style=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-slide-wrapper has-content has-full-overlay left-align\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-content-wrapper left-align has-white-color has-primary-background-color \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-container \">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-content text-left\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"slide-heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"section-heading\">Apply for CalFresh<\/h1>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"content-btn-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\" class=\" has-white-color has-primary-accent-background-color rounded-corners isd-btn isd-btn-large\" target=\"\">Apply for CalFresh <\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"hs-image-wrapper desk-center-center mobi-center-center image-box-pos-right\" style=\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:3.75rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">WHAT IS CalFresh?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The CalFresh Program, federally known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), issues monthly electronic benefits that can be used to buy most food items at many markets and food stores. The CalFresh Program helps to improve the health and well-being of qualified households and individuals by providing them a means to meet their nutritional needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-accent-alternate-background-color has-background\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-3c64a069d3882cc85687c932c52337b3\">New CalFresh Work Requirements Effective June 1, 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d162da7df1998e3187e56e9b1ef214b9\">Many adults ages 18\u201364 may be required to meet new work requirements to continue receiving CalFresh benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e12d9fe18f38b1380c75d2e8190dc575\">Effective June 1, 2026, individuals who are not exempt must work, train, or volunteer at least 20 hours per week (80 hours per month).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-aa607774fd54ee03d10154d439adf072\">What you can do:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f012cb3beebcead6b952b266584c04d2\">Check if you may qualify for an exemption by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbenefitscal.com%2F&amp;data=05%7C02%7CRoxana.Meza%40hss.sbcounty.gov%7C617cdf729d6b431d14ff08deac8d9fc1%7C31399e536a9349aa8caec929f9d4a91d%7C1%7C0%7C639137921444487618%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7Pmu0o4bJlsDiebYP2EKg7OEC5PL0okIRgK1Dmi%2F%2FPs%3D&amp;reserved=0\" style=\"color:blue\">https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/<\/a> or by using the <a href=\"https:\/\/cdss.ca.gov\/Portals\/9\/Additional-Resources\/Forms-and-Brochures\/2020\/A-D\/CF377_11E.pdf?ver=6ozxOZWfIINrQleipY7Kmg%3d%3d\" style=\"color:blue\">CalFresh Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependent (ABAWD) Time Limit Exemption Screening Form (CF377.E)<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-e0f3f9b2612dabdd271ecb4e7ad3238b\">Start exploring work, training, or volunteer opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-bdb89aa5a3470bb47ddb49d3f260a85c\">Report any changes to your household to a worker.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-61e24f4bb53f76db1fd2a5b1a4a11b93\">Not all recipients will be affected. Additional resources and support options will be shared soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-36e475547c7549ca1d2ea467960491a3\">For more information, visit the CDSS website by clicking on the following link:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdss.ca.gov%2Finforesources%2Fcalfresh%2Fabawd&amp;data=05%7C02%7CPaul.Valladares%40hss.sbcounty.gov%7C18b7ed4358d242a5067408deb2c03898%7C31399e536a9349aa8caec929f9d4a91d%7C1%7C0%7C639144735978489763%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=SOA8eZvu5UQ5I7HOFubomyqbXF55bj7KjZQT0BZFV7A%3D&amp;reserved=0\" style=\"color:blue\">https:\/\/www.cdss.ca.gov\/inforesources\/calfresh\/abawd<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.benefitscal.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2018\/12\/icon_computer.png\" alt=\"Computer icon with link to Calfresh Benefits website\" class=\"wp-image-330\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/find-an-office\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"30\" height=\"30\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2018\/12\/icon_location.png\" alt=\"Map location pin icon with link to TAD Find and Office website\" class=\"wp-image-332\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">APPLY FOR CalFresh<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/find-an-office\" aria-label=\"TAD Find and Office web site\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You may apply for CalFresh online via <a href=\"http:\/\/www.benefitscal.com\">BenefitsCal<\/a>, in person at your&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/find-an-office\/\">local offices<\/a><\/strong>, via mail, or by fax.&nbsp; Complete as much of the application as you can.&nbsp; Your name, address and signature are necessary to begin the application process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>The easiest and quickest way to apply for CalWORKs, CalFresh and\/or Medi-Cal is online at\u00a0<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/benefitscal.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/Apply-for-Beneffits-button4B.jpg\" width=\"300\" height=\"50\" alt=\"Apply Benefits for benefitscal.com\" \/><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n<p><br \/>See CalFresh brochures for more information on eligibility criteria and requirements.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-50-50 desktop-50-50 desktop-order-1-2 tablet-50-50 tablet-order-1-2 mobile-100-100 mobile-order-1-2 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column border-right\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CalFresh BROCHURES<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411cf.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download CalFresh Brochure English\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"Calfresh Brochures English\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411cf.pdf\">English<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411cf_sp.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download CalFresh Brochure Spanish\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"Calfresh Brochures Spanish\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411cf_sp.pdf\">Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411cf_insert_es.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download CalFresh Income Limits\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"CalFresh Income Limits\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/tad000411cf_insert_es_9.24_ADA.pdf\">CalFresh Income Limits<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/03\/TAD-411-CF-SE.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download CalFresh Brochure English\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"Calfresh Brochures English\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/03\/TAD-411-CF-SE.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/03\/TAD-411-CF-SE.pdf\">CalFresh for Students<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/tad411ABAWD.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download CalFresh Brochure Spanish\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"Calfresh Brochures Spanish\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/tad411ABAWD.pdf\">ABAWD Brochure<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-top is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/tad411ABAWD-Spanish.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Download CalFresh Income Limits\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"CalFresh Income Limits\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/tad411ABAWD-Spanish.pdf\">ABAWD Brochure Spanish<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CalFresh Outreach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/TAD-CalFresh-Toolkit-for-Schools.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Clickable arrow pointing down for downloading the CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Schools\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Schools\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Schools PDF document\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411cf.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/TAD-CalFresh-Toolkit-for-Schools.pdf\">CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Schools<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/TAD-CalFresh-Toolkit-for-Community-Based-Organizations.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Clickable arrow pointing down for downloading the CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Community Based Organizations\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Community Based Organizations\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Community Based Organizations PDF document\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/hs\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/TAD\/tad000411cf_sp.pdf\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/TAD-CalFresh-Toolkit-for-Community-Based-Organizations.pdf\">CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Community Based Organizations<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/03\/CFT-923.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Clickable arrow pointing down for downloading the CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Colleges file\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Colleges\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"BenefitsCal All Programs PDF in English and Spanish\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic2.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2024\/03\/CFT-923.pdf\">CalFresh Outreach Toolkit for Colleges<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Clickable arrow pointing down for downloading the BenefitsCal Logo image file\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"BenefitsCal Logo\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic.jpg\" aria-label=\"BenefitsCal Logo image file link\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic.jpg\" aria-label=\"BenefitsCal Logo image file link\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic.jpg\">BenefitsCal Logo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/calfresh-logo.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Clickable arrow pointing down for downloading the CalFresh Logo image file\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"CalFresh Logo\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"CalFresh Logo image file link\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/CF-Logo.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/calfresh-logo.jpg\">CalFresh Logo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/CalFresh_Food-1-5.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Clickable arrow pointing down for downloading the CalFresh Food Logo image file\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"CalFresh Food Logo\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"CalFresh Food Logo image file link\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/CF-Food-logo.png\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2023\/03\/CalFresh_Food-1-5.jpg\">CalFresh Food Logo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns m-0 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image is-resized size-full\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic2.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"28\" height=\"40\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/11\/icon_download.png\" alt=\"Clickable arrow pointing down for downloading the BenefitsCal All Programs image file\" class=\"wp-image-10054\" title=\"BenefitsCal All Programs Logo\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><a aria-label=\"BenefitsCal Logo image file link\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic.jpg\"><\/a><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"BenefitsCal Logo image file link\" href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic.jpg\"><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2022\/03\/BenefitsCal-graphic2.jpg\">BenefitsCal All Programs Logo<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:3.75rem;padding-top:3.75rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tabs\"><div class=\"tabs-wrap tabs-id_fd3c19-04 tabs-has-2-tabs active-tab-1 tabs-layout-htabs tabs-mobile-layout-accordion create-accordion\"><ul class=\"tabs-title-list tabs-image-small tabs-image-left tabs-title\"><li class=\"tabs-border title-item title-item-1 tab-title-active tab-has-no-image\" id=\"tab-calfreshfaqs\"><a class=\"tab-title tab-title-1\" data-tab=\"1\" href=\"#tab-calfreshfaqs\"><span class=\"sr-only\">CalFresh FAQs<\/span><span class=\"title-text\">CalFresh FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-border title-item title-item-2 tab-title-inactive tab-has-no-image\" id=\"tab-abawdfaqs\"><a class=\"tab-title tab-title-2\" data-tab=\"2\" href=\"#tab-abawdfaqs\"><span class=\"sr-only\">ABAWD FAQs<\/span><span class=\"title-text\">ABAWD FAQs<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tab tab-inner-content inner-tab-1 inner-tab_bdf61b-d4\"><div class=\"tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div id=\"_88f733-56\" class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_859e60-27\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_859e60-27\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I get help if I\u2019m working?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_859e60-27\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_859e60-27\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Yes, you may be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits even if you work if you are low income. Income limits vary depending on the number of persons in your household and their ages.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_4cc420-ca\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_4cc420-ca\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Do I have to be a citizen to get CalFresh?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_4cc420-ca\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_4cc420-ca\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>No, some noncitizens may be eligible to CalFresh, but even if you aren\u2019t eligible to CalFresh, other members of your family may be eligible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_3fe2db-96\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_3fe2db-96\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">How soon will I receive my CalFresh benefits?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_3fe2db-96\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_3fe2db-96\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>After all necessary information is provided and verified for eligibility, you should receive your CalFresh benefits within 30 days from the date of your application.\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_c9a8f3-f3\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_c9a8f3-f3\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">If I am receiving SSI\/SSP can I also receive CalFresh benefits?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_c9a8f3-f3\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_c9a8f3-f3\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Beginning June of 2019, individuals receiving or authorized to receive SSI\/SSP are eligible for CalFresh, provided all other eligibility criteria are met.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_e8cf42-14\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_e8cf42-14\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I submit a paper CalFresh application?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_e8cf42-14\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_e8cf42-14\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Yes, you can complete a paper application and mail it to, or drop it off at, any TAD district office.&nbsp; For an application in English, click <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/CF285.pdf\">here.<\/a>&nbsp; For an English application in <strong>large print<\/strong>, click <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/CF285LP.pdf\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; For an application in Spanish click <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/CF_285_SP.pdf\">here<\/a>.&nbsp; For a Spanish application in <strong>large print<\/strong>, click <a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/11\/CF_285LP_SP.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_0ef427-fb\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_0ef427-fb\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What can CalFresh benefits be used to purchase?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_0ef427-fb\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_0ef427-fb\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>CalFresh benefits can be used to purchase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Foods for human consumption.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Seeds and plants to grow food for household use.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_b75c39-e3\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_b75c39-e3\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What if I am elderly or have a disability?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_b75c39-e3\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_b75c39-e3\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>If you are 60 years old or over, or have a verified disability, you are not required to look for work. You may also be eligible to claim high medical bills that health insurance doesn&#8217;t cover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_18b6b2-8b\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_18b6b2-8b\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the amount of CalFresh benefits I will receive?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_18b6b2-8b\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_18b6b2-8b\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>The amount of CalFresh benefits you can receive is based on the number of people in your household, the total amount of your household\u2019s income, and the U.S. Department of Agriculture&#8217;s (USDA) Thrifty Food Plan. The Thrifty Food Plan is a government estimate of how much it costs to provide a household with nutritious, low-cost meals.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_0ed421-8c\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_0ed421-8c\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Is there a special nutrition program for children and pregnant women?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_0ed421-8c\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_0ed421-8c\" data-parent=\"#_88f733-56\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>The Department of Public Health provides a Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program:&nbsp; <a href=\"tel:1-800-472-2321\">1-800-472-2321<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tab tab-inner-content inner-tab-2 inner-tab_b9c7a2-80\"><div class=\"tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<div id=\"_6216e6-35\" class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion-inner-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_b514df-af\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_b514df-af\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What is an Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD)?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_b514df-af\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_b514df-af\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>An ABAWD is a person:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between 18 and 64 years old.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who is able to work. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who does not have children under age 14 living in the CalFresh household.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_8df515-e4\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_8df515-e4\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">When do the ABAWD requirements take effect? <\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_8df515-e4\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_8df515-e4\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>The ABAWD requirement will be effective June 1, 2026, for all CalFresh applicants and\/or recipients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_b9aea8-a6\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_b9aea8-a6\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What are the ABAWD work requirements?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_b9aea8-a6\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_b9aea8-a6\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The ABAWD time limit is a federal rule that limits how long ABAWDs can receive CalFresh benefits without meeting certain work requirements.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To continue receiving CalFresh, an ABAWD must meet the work requirement for an average of 20 hours per week or at least 80 hours per month.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Acceptable work activities can include paid employment, volunteering, or participating in CalFresh Employment &amp; Training (E&amp;T).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working means:<br \/>o Work in exchange for money<br \/>o Work in exchange for goods or services (\u201cin kind\u201d work)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Any combination of employment, volunteering, or participating in CalFresh E&amp;T to satisfy the minimum work requirement of an average of 20 hours per week or at least 80 hours per month, is acceptable.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_4ac07c-1a\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_4ac07c-1a\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the ABAWD three-month time limit?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_4ac07c-1a\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_4ac07c-1a\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>\u2022 An ABAWD can only receive CalFresh benefits for three full months within a 36-month period unless they meet the work requirements. The three months do not need to be consecutive.<br \/>\u2022 The fixed time clock for all CalFresh recipients starts Jan. 1, 2026, and will continue through Dec. 31, 2028, regardless of whether they received CalFresh benefits.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_b20e0a-9e\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_b20e0a-9e\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Who is not an ABAWD?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_b20e0a-9e\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_b20e0a-9e\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>You are not an ABAWD if:<br \/>\u2022 You are under age 18 or over age 64,<br \/>\u2022 Have children under age 14 in your CalFresh household.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_e0a291-4c\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_e0a291-4c\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Are there exemptions from the ABAWD work requirement?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_e0a291-4c\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_e0a291-4c\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Yes, certain individuals are exempt from the time limit when meeting a CalFresh Work Requirement (CFWR) exemption, or ABAWD time limit exemption listed below:<br \/><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CFWR exemptions<ul><li>Under age 16.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Age 16 or 17 and not the head of household, OR in school or enrolled in employment training at least half time.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Physically or mentally incapacitated.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Caretaker of a child under the age of six.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Caretaker for a physically\/mentally impaired person.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Applied for or receiving Unemployment Insurance Benefits (UIB).<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Drug\/alcohol program participants.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Working 30 or more hours weekly.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Self-employed with weekly earnings equal to 30 hours multiplied by the federal minimum wage.<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>A student enrolled half-time or more.<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registered for Welfare-to-Work (WTW).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ABAWD exemptions\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Under age 18 or over age 64.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a dependent child under age 14.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pregnant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participating in an Office of Refugee Resettlement (ORR) training program for half-time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meeting one of the following exemptions for Indians:<ul><li>Urban Indian,<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>California Indian, or<\/li><\/ul>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Other Indians eligible for Indian Health Services.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medically certified as physically or mentally unfit to work for 20 hours a week or more.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Obviously physically or mentally unfit to work for 20 hours a week or more. &nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_9f9c62-9d\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_9f9c62-9d\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">How are exemptions verified?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_9f9c62-9d\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_9f9c62-9d\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>If the reason for exemption is not obvious, your worker may ask for documentary evidence, such as a statement from a medical professional.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_8c50bd-17\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_8c50bd-17\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens if I do not meet an exemption?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_8c50bd-17\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_8c50bd-17\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Nonexempt customers who fail to meet an exemption will be required to meet the work requirements of an average of 20 hours per week or at least 80 hours per month.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_50431d-fd\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_50431d-fd\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">What happens if I do not meet the work requirements?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_50431d-fd\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_50431d-fd\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Nonexempt customers who fail to meet the work requirements may only receive CalFresh benefits for three months in a 36-month period unless eligible to a good cause determination.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_5ad756-14\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_5ad756-14\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Will the rest of my household be eligible to CalFresh if I do not meet an exemption or do not meet work requirements?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_5ad756-14\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_5ad756-14\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Yes, the rest of your household may still receive CalFresh benefits if eligible. Additionally, your income and resources will be used to determine your household\u2019s eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_ad52d6-7d\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_ad52d6-7d\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">If I\u2019m meeting the work requirements, will I need to do any reporting?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_ad52d6-7d\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_ad52d6-7d\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>Yes, you will need to report to the County when your work hours drop below 20 hours a week or 80 hours a month. This change must be reported within 10 days of the date when the change happens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_140bd7-57\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_140bd7-57\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Can I opt out of the ABAWD program?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_140bd7-57\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_140bd7-57\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>No, if you are identified as a non-exempt ABAWD or mandatory work participant, you must complete the work requirements, or you will only be eligible to receive CalFresh benefits for a maximum of three months within a 36-month period.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-accordion-pane card\"><div class=\"accordion-trigger-wrapper \" id=\"heading-_6a0c5b-bd\"><button class=\"btn btn-link accordion-trigger icon-left iconStyle-basic\" data-bs-toggle=\"collapse\" data-bs-target=\"#_6a0c5b-bd\"><span class=\"fas\"><\/span><span class=\"isd-blocks-accordion-title\">Who do I contact, if I have questions about the ABAWD program?<\/span><\/button><\/div><div id=\"_6a0c5b-bd\" class=\"collapse\" aria-labelledby=\"heading-_6a0c5b-bd\" data-parent=\"#_6216e6-35\"><div class=\"card-body\">\n<p>If you have questions about the ABAWD program or do not understand the ABAWD work requirement, you may call the County at 877-410-8829 or visit your local TAD office.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n\n\n\n<section style=\"background:#eeeeee\" class=\"wp-block-isd-layout has-background\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:3.75rem;padding-top:3.75rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-100 desktop-none desktop-order-1 tablet-none tablet-order-1 mobile-none mobile-order-1 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">APPLICATION PROCESS<a href=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/programs\/calworks\/#tab-1\"><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tabs awards-tabs\"><div class=\"tabs-wrap tabs-id_d56b3c-64 tabs-has-3-tabs active-tab-1 tabs-layout-htabs tabs-mobile-layout-accordion create-accordion\"><ul class=\"tabs-title-list tabs-image-medium tabs-image-top tabs-title tabs-card-style\"><li class=\"tabs-border title-item title-item-1 tab-title-active tab-has-no-image\" id=\"tab-1brapply\"><a class=\"tab-title tab-title-1\" data-tab=\"1\" href=\"#tab-1brapply\"><span class=\"sr-only\">1<br \/>APPLY<\/span><span class=\"title-text\">1<br \/>APPLY<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-border title-item title-item-2 tab-title-inactive tab-has-no-image\" id=\"tab-2brdepartmentreview\"><a class=\"tab-title tab-title-2\" data-tab=\"2\" href=\"#tab-2brdepartmentreview\"><span class=\"sr-only\">2<br \/>DEPARTMENT REVIEW<\/span><span class=\"title-text\">2<br \/>DEPARTMENT REVIEW<\/span><\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-border title-item title-item-3 tab-title-inactive tab-has-no-image\" id=\"tab-3broutcome\"><a class=\"tab-title tab-title-3\" data-tab=\"3\" href=\"#tab-3broutcome\"><span class=\"sr-only\">3<br \/>OUTCOME<\/span><span class=\"title-text\">3<br \/>OUTCOME<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabs-content-wrap\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tab tab-inner-content inner-tab-1 inner-tab_08b89a-b2\"><div class=\"tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-75-25 desktop-75-25 desktop-order-1-2 tablet-75-25 tablet-order-1-2 mobile-100-100 mobile-order-1-2 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<p>Submit an application for CalWORKs, CalFresh, Medi-Cal, County Medical Services Program (CMSP), or Disaster CalFresh via BenefitsCal by clicking Apply Now from the homepage. Fill out the application as completely as possible to avoid delay in processing your application.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\n<figure><a href=\"http:\/\/www.benefitscal.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2021\/09\/Step1_image2.png\" alt=\"Submit application on BenefitsCal\" class=\"wp-image-8019\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tab tab-inner-content inner-tab-2 inner-tab_78baed-c6\"><div class=\"tab-inner-content-inner\">\n<section class=\"wp-block-isd-layout\"><div class=\"isd-background-fixed-max-width-container\"><div class=\"isd-layout-content-wrapper\" style=\"max-width:1748px;margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem;padding-bottom:0rem;padding-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-row large-75-25 desktop-75-25 desktop-order-1-2 tablet-75-25 tablet-order-1-2 mobile-100-100 mobile-order-1-2 frontend ctnrQueryRow\" style=\"margin-bottom:0rem;margin-top:0rem\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\">\n<p>Staff verifies the application submitted is complete and schedules the customer for an interview to obtain appropriate non-financial\/financial information and verifications to determine program eligibility.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-column\"><div class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"269\" height=\"220\" src=\"https:\/\/wp.sbcounty.gov\/tad\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/25\/2018\/12\/Step2_image.png\" alt=\"Staff will verify the application you submitted.\" class=\"wp-image-335\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-isd-tab tab-inner-content inner-tab-3 inner-tab_8ddf22-43\"><div 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