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This totally sucks and i know exactly how u feel!!! When I needed housing help I applied for everything but got nowhere until I connected with a family advocate at my local WIC office. They had connections with housing resources I didn't even know existed! Do you go to WIC for your little one? If so ask them about housing resources next time you're there. Also try local Head Start programs - sometimes they have housing connections for families with young kids.
this is good advice, WIC helped my cousin find housing last year! they know all kinds of resources
Based on your situation, here's a step-by-step approach: 1. Call your county's social services agency immediately (same place that handles your CalFresh) and ask about emergency housing assistance programs 2. Apply for CalWORKs if you're eligible - this opens the door to their Housing Support Program 3. Visit your local Housing Authority in person if possible - sometimes there are emergency vouchers that aren't advertised online 4. Contact local family resource centers and ask about their housing navigation services 5. Check if your county has a Homeless Prevention Program that helps families before they lose housing Don't wait - start all these processes simultaneously since housing programs often have waits. And make sure to emphasize that you have a 1-year-old and a specific move-out deadline when speaking with agencies.
This is incredibly helpful, thank you! I'll start with these steps tomorrow morning. I didn't realize there were so many different programs to try. Fingers crossed one of them can help us before we have to move out.
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I work with CalFresh recipients regularly, and there's an important distinction in your case. When you received the denial letter citing "no service error," that's their standard response for first-level denials of EBT theft. You need to request a formal Administrative Hearing through your county office within 90 days of receiving that denial. Bring documentation showing: 1. Your whereabouts during the fraudulent transactions (receipts, work timesheet, etc) 2. The police report 3. Any transaction history showing the suspicious pattern Also, request that your caseworker document this as "electronic benefit theft" rather than general card misuse. The state has been dealing with increased skimming cases and has special protocols for these situations. Don't accept the first denial - the appeal process has a much higher success rate.
This is incredibly helpful information. I can prove I was at work during some of those transactions! I'll gather all those documents and request the Administrative Hearing right away. Thank you for explaining the process so clearly.
One more thing - while you're fighting this, immediately request expedited emergency CalFresh benefits. Explain that you have less than $150 in income available for food and less than $100 in liquid resources. This should get you emergency benefits within 3 days. This won't replace what was stolen, but it can help bridge the gap while you appeal the fraud case. Make sure to mention any children in the household as that strengthens your emergency request.
Update: I took everyone's advice and went in person to my county office today. I specifically requested an Administrative Hearing for electronic benefit theft and brought my work schedule proving I couldn't have made those purchases. I also applied for emergency benefits like you suggested. The worker I spoke with was actually helpful and said several people have reported similar issues recently. She thinks it might be part of a larger skimming operation they're investigating. She expedited my appeal and said I should have emergency benefits by Friday. Thank you all for the support and specific advice - it made a huge difference in how I approached this!
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on a similar note has anyone else noticed their income reporting thresholds changed on their last SAR7? mine went from needing to report a $200 change to now having to report any change over $100. seems like they making it easier to cut people off by having us report smaller changes 🧐
Yes, this is a new policy implemented in January 2025. The Income Reporting Threshold (IRT) was adjusted statewide from $200 to $100 for changes that must be reported mid-period. This wasn't done to cut people off, but to align with federal guidelines. However, not all changes result in benefit reductions - many small income increases won't affect your benefit amount at all due to the earned income deduction formula.
UPDATE: Good news everyone! I just checked my account and my missing benefits from last month were FINALLY added back! They also added an extra $30 (not sure why but I'm not complaining lol). So if you're still missing benefits from last month, maybe check your account today! Seems like they're fixing the issues gradually. Still nervous about tomorrow's "maintenance" but feeling better knowing they actually did fix mine eventually.
just checked mine and nothing yet 😭 but glad u got yours back! gives me hope they'll fix mine too
The extra $30 is likely a processing fee they're required to add when benefits are incorrectly removed and later restored. It's part of the CalFresh regulations regarding improper benefit handling. Glad to hear your issue was resolved!
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I experienced something strange with the Summer P-EBT last year that might happen again this year. We received a card for my older child who was in elementary school, but my preschooler didn't get one initially even though both qualified. After calling multiple times, I learned that different age groups and schools are processed in separate batches. My preschooler's card came almost 3 weeks later. The important thing is documenting when you received each card because the benefits expire exactly 365 days from when they're loaded, not when you activate the card.
wait they expire??? i thought just had to spend by end of summer!
Update: Our P-EBT cards just arrived today! White cards with 4.0 at the end for both kids, $420 each just like everyone mentioned. Already called and activated them. Thanks everyone for the helpful information!
awesome!! glad u got them! the money really helps with groceries during summer when kids eat EVERYTHING in sight lol
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Good point! San Bernardino County has several Community Based Organizations (CBOs) that offer free application assistance. Community Action Partnership of San Bernardino County is one of them - they help with applications and understanding what deductions you qualify for. Their website has locations and contact info. These helpers know all the rules and exceptions that most of us wouldn't think to ask about.
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I'll look them up right now! Sounds like it would be worth talking to them before submitting my application. I definitely want to make sure I'm getting all the deductions we qualify for. Thanks for the suggestion!
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