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oh and dont forget to apply for childcare assistance thru calworks!! even with the wtw exemption u can still get help with childcare for all ur kids. my friend got approved for like 30 hours a week of childcare for her baby even tho she wasnt working yet, she was using the time to look for work and stuff
Congratulations on your twins! 🎉 Just wanted to add that you should also check if your county has any special programs for families with multiples. Some counties offer additional support like extra diapers, formula assistance, or even priority scheduling for appointments when you have twins/multiples. Also, when you do get through to report the births, ask them to email or mail you a confirmation that the change was received and processed - this saved me when there was a delay in my case and I had proof I reported on time. Hope you get some rest mama, the first few months with twins are no joke but it gets easier! 💕
Anastasia Fedorov
Only submit what they specifically request in your renewal packet. If they didn't specifically ask for bank statements, you don't need to include them. But always include proof of rent/mortgage, utilities, childcare costs, and any income - these are standard requirements. Since you mentioned having a 1-year-old with a WTW exemption, make sure that exemption is still documented in your case. Young child exemptions are automatic but sometimes need to be verified at renewal.
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Chloe Anderson
•Got it! I'll make sure to check everything carefully. I just logged into BenefitsCal and I can see my renewal is there waiting for me. Going to set aside time tomorrow to complete everything. Thank you all for the help!
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Malik Johnson
Good luck with your renewal! Just wanted to add that if you're doing it online through BenefitsCal, the system will actually show you a checklist of everything you need to submit before you can finalize it. It's really helpful because it won't let you submit until everything is complete. Also, if you have any trouble uploading documents (sometimes the system is glitchy), you can always drop them off at your local office and reference your online submission. The workers can match them up in the system. You've got this!
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Ravi Sharma
•That's so reassuring to know about the checklist feature! I was worried I might miss something important but it sounds like the system will guide me through it. And good to know about the backup option of dropping off documents at the office if there are any upload issues. I'm feeling much more confident about getting this done now. Thank you for the encouragement!
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