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Justin Evans
When my exemption ended, I just filled out a WTW2 form showing my work hours and brought in my pay stubs. I was already working 32 hours so didn't need anything else. But my friend who worked 22 hours had to do job search workshops for the rest. The most important thing is DON'T MISS ORIENTATION even if you're working! They can sanction you for that. Also make sure you're reporting your income correctly on your SAR7 forms. Sometimes people think having a job means they can't get CalWORKs anymore but that's not true - they just adjust your grant amount based on earnings.
yep and dont forget to ask about the earned income disregard!! they dont count the first $450 of income plus 50% of the rest when calculating ur cash aid
Sophia Clark
No one answrd the part about keeping ur kid with u. I was in same boat. You can ask for "reasonable accommodations" for your WTW plan based on your childcare needs. Put it in WRITING to your worker. They can be flexible with the type of activities but not really with the total hours. Be super clear that u need activities u can do while watching ur kid or from home because of childcare issues. They have online options for some of the extra hours. Worst case u could do like 1 day of activities without ur kid if u have someone who can watch them just for that day each week. Good luck!
Noah Torres
•Thank you for addressing that part specifically! Having my son with me is the most important thing. I'll definitely put my request in writing. Did they give you any problems when you asked for accommodations?
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Lucas Adams
Just to clarify something important - CalWORKs and CalFresh (food stamps) have different processing timeframes. CalFresh has to be processed within 30 days, but can be expedited in 3 days if you qualify. CalWORKs technically has a 45-day processing timeframe, though many counties try to do it in 30. Make sure your cousin applied for both programs! And yes, benefit start date is the application date, not the interview date, as long as she meets all the eligibility requirements on that date.
Oh! I didn't realize they had different timeframes. She did apply for both, thankfully. The CalFresh would help a lot with food so they can put more money toward rent.
Logan Scott
december and january are ALWAYS backed up with appointments. the holidays mess everything up. plus lots of workers take vacation time so there's even fewer people answering phones. ur cousin should definitely try calling but also prepare for the possibility that jan 2 might be the earliest they can do
Mila Walker
•This is very true. End of December/beginning of January is probably the worst time of year to apply for benefits because of the reduced staffing and holiday office closures. OP, make sure your cousin doesn't miss that Jan 2 appointment even if she can't get an earlier one - they might make her start the whole application process over if she misses it.
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Im in the same boat, that $95 is my utilitys every month. im so scared about what happens. does anyone know if we can appeal this or something?? its not fair they just stop it when everythings so expensive now!!
Layla Mendes
•Unfortunately, this isn't something you can appeal. The emergency allotments were always temporary and tied to the public health emergency. I know it's really tough timing with inflation. If you haven't had a mid-year adjustment to your regular CalWORKs grant based on income changes, you might want to report any decreased income or increased expenses (like rent) to see if your regular benefit amount could increase.
One thing to know - you should see an increase in your regular CalWORKs grant starting January 2025 due to the annual cost of living adjustment. It's not going to make up for the whole $95, but it should help a little bit. My worker told me the standard 2025 COLA should be around 3.7% which isn't huge but it's something at least.
That's good to know about the COLA increase. Every little bit helps I guess. I'm still going to have to figure out how to make up that $95 gap in my budget though.
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Owen Devar
Can I ask how you got your benefits stolen? I'm terrified of this happening to me. Did you report it to the police too or just to the county? I keep hearing about people getting their EBT cards skimmed.
I'm pretty sure it happened at this small market I went to. The cashier took my card to the back to run it because their machine was "broken" - I should've known better! I filed a police report and they said there's been several cases at that same store. Now I'm super careful about where I use my card.
Ruby Blake
•omg thats scary!! i never let anyone take my card outta my sight now. i even cover the keypad when i type my pin bc ive heard they can have cameras watching
PrinceJoe
Update us after you go to the office! I'm curious if they give you a check or actual cash. When I had to get an emergency payment once, they actually gave me a cash voucher that I had to take to the cashier window. The whole process was confusing.
I went to the office this morning! You were right about the lines - it was packed. After 2.5 hours, I finally talked to someone who gave me a paper check! I was able to cash it at my bank right after. Thanks everyone for the help!
Glad you got it resolved! Just a tip for the future - if this ever happens again, ask them to put a note in your case file that you prefer EBT replacement rather than check replacement if possible. It's usually faster since you don't have to physically go pick anything up.
Camila Castillo
My SAR7 was due this month and I haven't turned it in yet will I still get the extra amount???
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Debra Bai
•You need to submit your SAR7 immediately! The extra allotment will only be issued to households with active CalFresh benefits. If your benefits are discontinued due to not submitting your semi-annual report, you won't receive the supplement. If you submit your SAR7 now and they process it before the 18th, you should still get it.
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Santiago Diaz
Update: I finally got through to my worker! The extra CalFresh benefits are DEFINITELY coming on the 18th for everyone regardless of which system your county uses. And like many of you said, it's ONLY for CalFresh (food), not for CalWORKs Cash Aid. Thanks everyone for your help! She also reminded me my next SAR7 is due next month, so glad I checked in.
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Gabriel Freeman
•good to hear! how long did u have to wait on hold? every time i call the dss i wait like 2 hours and then get disconnected 😡
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Santiago Diaz
•Honestly it was brutal. Called 6 different times, finally got through after waiting 1hr 45min. But at least I got answers!
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