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I think everyone is confusing the OP with misinformation! P-EBT is absolutely available for children under school age if they attend daycare or Head Start programs that participate in federal meal programs. My 3yr old got P-EBT last year through his daycare. But you need to check if your specific childcare provider participates in the federal food program.
Zainab Ahmed
•This is partially correct but needs clarification. P-EBT eligibility for children under school age is limited to those enrolled in childcare facilities that participate in the CACFP (Child and Adult Care Food Program) AND the facility had to be closed or operating at reduced capacity due to COVID-19. For 2025, most of these pandemic-related conditions no longer apply to new applicants, and P-EBT has been significantly scaled back. For a 2-month-old baby who isn't in childcare yet, P-EBT would not be applicable. WIC is definitely the appropriate program for infants, as it specifically covers formula and eventually baby foods.
Thanks everyone for all your help! I'm going to apply for WIC today and follow up on my CalFresh application if I don't hear back by the end of the week. I'll try that Claimyr service if I keep having trouble getting through on the phone. It's so confusing navigating all these different programs as a new mom, and I really appreciate all the advice!
Miguel Diaz
•good luck!! its tough with a new baby but it gets easier promise
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NebulaNinja
also dont 4get to ask them for ur pin again cuz they dont give u the same one with new card. i forgot to ask n had to go back next day cuz i couldnt use the card without it lol
Ava Garcia
sameday replacement totally depends on office staff n how busy they r. my cousin went in fresno last week n they mailed his card instead cuz they said theyre out of blank ones or somethin. bring cash as backup just in case?
Dmitry Popov
•Are you serious??!! They can just be "out of cards"? That's ridiculous! What are people supposed to do if they need food that day?
Now I'm worried... I really need these benefits this weekend. I'll definitely bring some emergency cash just in case. Thanks for the heads up.
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My sister said we're getting another emergency allotment next month tho!! Her friend at the welfare office told her!
Omar Fawaz
•I'm afraid that information is incorrect. The emergency allotments that were issued during COVID ended in early 2023. There are currently no plans to restart emergency allotments in California for 2025. The payment referenced by the original poster was almost certainly the retroactive settlement payment, which was a one-time adjustment.
Thanks everyone for the explanations. I get so frustrated with how the county communicates (or doesn't) about our benefits. At least now I know not to count on that extra money again. I guess I'll have to adjust my grocery budget for the kids accordingly. Ugh, prices keep going up but benefits stay the same.
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Ezra Bates
I'm in Riverside county and haven't received anything extra either. Is this supplement automatically applied to everyone on CalFresh or do you have to qualify in some special way? I didn't get any notices about this.
Ryan Vasquez
•According to what I've read, the new CFAP supplement is for households that meet certain criteria - your household income needs to be under 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and you need to have at least one citizen or qualified immigrant in the household. If you already qualify for regular CalFresh, you most likely qualify for this supplement too. The notification process has been very inconsistent though - some counties sent notices, others didn't.
Sarah Ali
UPDATE: Just called my county office again and finally got through! The worker confirmed that the supplement payment will come on the 17th for my case number ending in 7. She also said this supplement will be ongoing monthly for at least the rest of 2025, which is a huge relief for our family budget. Thanks everyone for your help figuring this out!
Taylor Chen
•lucky you got thru!! ive been trying all day and cant get past the stupid robot voice!!
Thanks for updating us! That's good to know about the ongoing monthly supplements. The CalFresh program really needs to improve their communication about these changes - it would save everyone so much stress and confusion.
Amina Diallo
UPDATE: I finally got through to my county office today. I had to provide my case number, the last 4 digits of my Social, and details about all the fraudulent transactions. They mailed me the EBT-2259 form (why can't they email these things??) and said once I return it, they'll process my claim. They also said I should check with local food banks while I wait for the replacement benefits. Feeling a little better but still stressed about the timeline. Already had to borrow $40 from my sister for basic groceries. At least I know there's a process to get the benefits back. Thanks everyone for your help and advice! I'll update again when I (hopefully) get my benefits replaced.
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Natasha Kuznetsova
•Glad you got through! One suggestion - when you receive the form, take photos of it before sending it back, and if possible, send it with delivery confirmation. Documentation is everything with these claims. Also, don't forget to note on your calendar when the 10 business days are up so you can follow up if needed. Wishing you the best of luck with this!
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Javier Mendoza
I had my CalFresh stolen twice last year! The second time, I specifically asked for expedited replacement due to hardship (I have two kids) and they processed it in 5 business days instead of 10. Might be worth asking about when you submit your form, especially if you're really struggling without the benefits.
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Amina Diallo
•That's incredibly helpful to know! I'll definitely ask about expedited replacement. Did you have to provide any extra documentation to prove hardship, or was just explaining your situation enough?
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Javier Mendoza
•I just had to explain my situation - that I had no other income that month and two dependent children. They did ask if I had any emergency food or money resources and I truthfully said no. They didn't require additional paperwork for the expedited timeline, but experiences might vary by county.
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