Non-citizen Eligibility in the CalFresh Program

This workshop examines the criteria to establish eligibility for legal non-citizens to either federal CalFresh (SNAP) or state funded California Food Assistance Program (CFAP). As a result of this workshop participants will be able to correctly determine eligibility for a variety of non-citizen household compositions.

Topics Include:

• Defining and reviewing terminology in regards to income and non-citizen eligibility
• Examining acceptable documentation and verification requirements
• Determining eligibility based on work quarters for Sponsored Non-Citizens
• Verifying information through the Social Security Administration and Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE).
• Reviewing eligibility criteria for the California Food Assistance Program (CFAP)