Only provide Social Security numbers, citizenship, and immigration status for people who want to receive benefits and must be included in the application. This information will be used to verify income and eligibility using DFCS, Federal, state, and local agencies databases. to track wage information and participation in work activities. If a household member does … Continue reading Page 2: How Does DFCS Use My Information?

Proof of identity for yourself and all adults such as a driver's license or state issued ID card if you are the one applying. Proof of U.S. citizenship or qualified immigrant status for everyone on the application. Social Security numbers for everyone on the application. (Except newborns. You may submit Social Security number verification for … Continue reading Page 1: What Information do I Bring?

Step 1: Fill out a paper application or go to the Georgia Gateway website and either log in or create a user ID. Step 2: If you have completed a paper application, sign and date the application then mail, fax, or drop it off at your local DFCS office. Step 3: Complete a phone interview … Continue reading Page 1: How do I Apply for Benefits?

Programs Offered Food Stamps - used to buy food wherever you see an EBT/Quest sign. Also called SNAP or EBT. Cash Assistance - TANF or Temporary Aid to Needy Families offers cash assistance to pregnant women for a limited amout of time and families with children under 18. Parents and caretakers are required to participate … Continue reading Page 1: Program Information

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Some expenses can possibly qualify for deductions and increase your Food Stamp benefits. If you have any of these expenses, list them. Client statement can be accepted unless the information appears questionable. (Example: if expenses exceed a household's income, then the case manager may request verification.) Do you pay for the care of a dependent … Continue reading Page 11: Tell us about the Applicant and All Household Members Expenses

Shelter Expenses that May be Used as a Deduction Note: shelter expenses must be verified As a reminder: if you state you do not have any income, then you also cannot have any expenses. Mortgages Including second mortgages on houses, condominiums, and mobile homes Condo association fees Home equity loans Any loan for which the … Continue reading Shelter/Utility Expenses and Verification

Tell Us about the Applicant and All Household Members Resources Check "yes" for any of these resources you own. What resources are excluded from a Food Stamp case is complicated. More information can be found here. Can your case manager see that you own any of these resources? With the exception of property, no, they … Continue reading Page 11: Tell Us About the Applicant and All Household Members Resources

Has anyone received benefits in another county or state? The Georgia Food Stamp/Medicaid/TANF database is accessible to all Georgia case managers across all 159 counties and will be able to access all of your benefit history in Georgia. Technically, you could possibly receive benefits in more than one state for a period of time. However, … Continue reading Page 8: Tell Us More