Edith’s husband, Archie, recently passed. Edith receives $2373 a month in Social Security benefits. She was a stay-at-home wife, so she did not invest in a retirement plan. Edith’s only income are her Social Security benefits. Edith lives in a retirement community and pays $975 a month in rent. Rent includes cable, water, and internet. … Continue reading Edith and Bo Biscuit Head: A Widow & her Service Dog

21-year-old Savannah Oglethorpe and her 4-year-old daughter, Marietta, live with her parents, Columbus and Lizella Oglethorpe. Marietta works 25 hours a week at the Krusty Krab and makes $15.00 an hour. She attends Greendale Community College majoring in Retail Management. Savannah attends head start and her paternal grandmother, Pooler, provides free child care when needed. … Continue reading Savannah Oglethorpe: 21-year-old lives with Parents

George and May Ella Clutterbucks are married and have three children: Georgina (12), George, Jr (6), and Georgella (4). George works full-time at Spacely’s Sprocket’s as a sprocket inspector and makes $17/hour. Ella attends East Texas Tech as a part-time student and is a stay-at-home mom.  Georgina is in 7th grade, George Jr is in … Continue reading George and Mayella Clutterbuck

June Mae Blalock: Single parent works full time, pays child care, receives no child support, rents home June Mae has three children: Frances (14), Fred (8), and Filipe (3). Frances is in 9th grade and plays rec ball. Fred is in 3rd grade, goes to afterschool daycare, and is in gymnastics. Filipe is in full-time … Continue reading June Mae Blalock: Single Parent

This section covers different family scenarios such as a single parent who works full time and rents, a widow with a service dog, and a homeless man, among other types of families. Each scenario goes over the family members, income, and information that is important when applying for Food Stamps. Each summary will include what … Continue reading Choose Your Family Adventure

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Did your case manager decrease your Food Stamps even though you just lost your job and added a new family member? Did you submit your review and all your check stubs, but no one even worked on your case and now your stamps are cut off? Have your tried to go by the office or … Continue reading This Lady Done Messed up My Case: File a Fair Hearing

For all Food Stamp (SNAP), TANF, and Medicaid Applicants Note: The person applying for benifits must sign the application for it to be valid. If you have designated an authorized representative on the application, they should also sign. If the represenative does not sign, this will not prevent your application from being processed, but they … Continue reading Page 16: Signature and Voter Registration

To apply for Food Stamps in Georgia, you must be a Georgia Resident, so you are required to verify you where live or intend to live. How do I verify my address for DFCS? ⦁ DFCS can access the Department of Driver Services database to verify you have a current Georgia Driver’s license or ID … Continue reading Why does DFCS need my address for Food Stamps?